It can't be morning already...

This morning is definitely not a "YAY ITS MORNING, UP AND AT 'EM, GO GET 'EM, RAH RAH RAH"  morning.   Its more a "Drag myself out of bed, suck on my coffee like its the blood of the saviour, cringe at the kid-noise, and  limp around the house" morning. 

It's the first day of  Term 2 for the boys.  T managed to be organised enough to shower, but not to wear correct uniform (long pants I lovingly altered to lengthen the hem last night).   He was in too much of a rush to change when I pointed out he was not supposed to be wearing shorts. 

C can't find his bottom.  And Chirpy the alarm clock is being chirpy. 

But I am up, showered, dressed to shoes.  The washing machine is on and the bed is made.  But we are not chirpy.  Oh no we are not.  

Part of my planning session with Jen included getting on top of the housework.   Given that I am home this means 2 things. 

1. I have time to clean my house 
2. I am home with C to make mess in the house

I have discovered that I need to have regularly timed  "tidy up sessions" 3 times a day to stay on top of the toys and whatever else mess we create.   On days where we don't do this, CHAOS rules.  

Jen and I decided to focus on one room each week and to then show each other the results of our efforts.  Last week was the master bedroom.    

I cleaned out  my lingerie draw.  

That was my sole achievement.  

I think this week we will stay in the master bedroom.    And I hope to make a bit more progress.  

So today, being Monday I have a few things on my To Do list 

1. Remember whatever it was I was going to make for dinner tonight
2. Get C to kindy on time
3. Home Blessing hour (see http://www.flylady.net) 
4. Spend 15 minutes in the Master Bedroom 
5. Today is one of our 3 exercise days. 
6. Call mum to give her IT support 

That should be achievable, right?  

Babysteps.  Especially on mornings like today.  

Love S

xxx