I am sitting here wondering what happens to all my time. I have lists of things I need to accomplish and a timeline to do them in but when push comes to shove, my lists remain only half done.
Let me give you an example. Monday I had the day off so I had this beautiful plan of getting some housework done then playing with my children for the majority of the day. Instead of following this plan, I did the dishes and laundry (and more laundry) and then cleaned my room. I had these boxes that were blocking my closet as well as laundry baskets and winter blankets. I had very limited access to the closet (and gasp, my shoes!) so I was just piling my clothes on top of the piles that we blocking my access thus making the problem worse. Something needed to be done! I started with the laundry baskets...who knew there were 3 loads of laundry in them that needed folding? Ugh! I piled all the laundry that needed to go in the closet on my bed and worked on emptying the boxes. 2 garbage bags later, I was able to access my closet so I put the laundry away. I stopped and made lunch and played with my littlest for a bit then sent him to play some more in his room while I continued. I found more that needed my attention so did that. Before I knew it I had spent 5 hours cleaning my bedroom. Walking in my house, you wouldn't know that I had spent almost the equivalent of my workday cleaning! I hate that feeling! We never made it out of the house, unless you count taking all the trash and recycling from my room to the cans outside as "getting out".
I have great plans of spending time making memories with my guys and growing friendships and spending time with my grandmother before I don't have that option any more and doing crafts and reading and keeping my house looking amazing so I can entertain at the drop of a hat (so NOT how it really looks). I feel like I am missing the mark in every category.
How do I gain control of the clock and manage it in a way that works with my family and leaves me feeling good about how I spend my time and energy instead of always so guilty for not doing enough or spending enough time with those around me?
Look for more on this subject as I start to figure it out. Leave comments to let me know how you do it. I'd love feedback and ideas.
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