Holidays are busy, and can leave a lot in their wake.
If life imitates art, then my home resembles one of those modern pieces of art that looks like someone threw paint on a canvas and slapped a title on the back.
After wrapping up the fall semester of our homeschool coop we jumped right into Thanksgiving week. My husband and I thought a holiday week would be the perfect time to jump on a chore that we have been needing to do - laying the "easy, do-it-yourself" laminate flooring in my mother's house. She has been walking on bare cement for weeks, as the carpet was torn out so foundation repairs could be made. (There is a very good reason why surveyors labeled the land in central North Texas as "not suitable for development", as every house sports cracks of some kind on its walls).
Well, let me just say that the flooring was neither easy, quick, nor painless to install. After three full days of cutting, measuring, and testing of patience, my husband was able to lay the floor (I was more a "cheerleader" than "co-worker"). I have to say, my mom's new floor looks wonderful, though.
After a whirlwind of activity and three days of full-time work at mom's, our own home has been more a place to grab some sleep and breakfast. Today we have been home, and as I sorted the dirty laundry, I was horrified to find it literally is taking up half of my not-too-small master bedroom! I am cycling through it now. I also just mopped the kitchen floor, and was relieved to find it is still white underneath the grime.
All of this is being done while we are getting back into school after a break.
Homeschooling is grand, isn't it! Life moves fast, even for those who are at home. I sometimes feel that, if I am staying at home, my home should reflect the fact. In my head, that means if I am there to clean, then clean my home should be. The reality of it is, we are home, busy working most of the time, and chores can mound up around us. Time to let go of fantasy (perfect home) and embrace life (my house is well-used).
So, this week I aim to get the chores back under control, give my kids the attention they deserve, continue with school, and relax a little. Oh, yes, even in the middle of this hectic life, even with Thanksgiving over, I am going to remember to continue counting my blessings, and being thankful for this crazy, busy, wild ride we call life!
Have a great week!
