Monthly Archives: February 2021

Feb 26

Ramblings From This Week

Ok, so the kids finally went back to school on Monday, and I was on track to get the house back together, laundry caught up, and dishes caught up too. All of the pipes had thawed, and things were looking up.

My youngest has been struggling (again) with school/stress/motivation to do homework, you name it, she is having a tough time right now. The boys are learning to put in contacts this week. It is taking a bit of time in the morning, but they are starting to get the hang of it.

By Wednesday, the kitchen sink started acting up again… I am really growing tired of plumbing issues. I also took my oldest to the DMV to get his unrestricted license. He was able to preregister to vote as well. It was pretty cool getting to watch it happen.

By Thursday the kitchen sink was worse, and it is still torn apart and not cooperating today. I’m washing dishes in the Utility Room, which isn’t the most convenient, but it gets the job done.

Next week I’ll call the plumber again, and get on another wait list. This month has seriously been one calamity after another.

Feb 17

On 41

I turned forty-one yesterday, and I didn’t feel too fantastic about it…

I never really handle birthdays, or holidays well, or celebrations in general. Yesterday hit me really hard though. I took Agnes out to pick up dinner, and pick up a birthday cake and cupcakes, I just didn’t feel like baking. I picked up a few of my favorite candies for presents, and grabbed some groceries as well. We were expecting even more snow, and I’ve been running through the pantry.

Dinner was good, the cake was o.k., the whole evening just felt off… I counted the minutes until the kids were finally in bed, and I could end the day.

We are still snowed in today, the kids are home doing school online, and I’m attempting tasks with frozen pipes. We have had really challenging winter weather this last week, and I think it is adding to my stress, and sadness. Its just been a really long week…

Feb 1

Hello February

Well January came and went by in a flash. It was a strange month. The kids were home on break, my oldest turned seventeen, and our schedules became flooded with basketball practice, games, and forensics matches and practices, and endless common core math homework. I didn’t get enough done…

So it’s now February, and I want to take today to get back on track. I’m still finding myself struggling with remaining focused on household tasks, and losing energy quickly to accomplish them. I’ve decided to pare down my weekly to do list, and see if it helps out a bit.

Here’s what I have so far…

  • Monday: grocery shop
  • Tuesday: household cleaning task (specific room)
  • Wednesday: day off, put away all clean laundry
  • Thursday: household cleaning task (specific room)
  • Friday: grocery shop
  • Saturday: weekend cooking for the family day
  • Sunday: vegan meal prep day

Grocery shopping seems to be my biggest nemesis at the moment. I am struggling with agoraphobia again, and grocery shopping leaves me completely drained. I am going to try and stick to just two days at the main grocery store, and pick up as needed.

Household cleaning tasks will be room specific. Daily the kitchen and bathrooms need cleaning and tidying. The living room gets a pick up a few times a day. On Tuesdays and Thursdays I will focus on just one room of the house. I hope this will keep me on task, and ease my distracted mind.

Wednesdays are my day off. Saturdays are my Monday, so on Wednesday I am taking a break. I’ll put away all of the clean laundry that is hanging out upstairs, and I’ll spend quality time catching up on The Expanse or crafting.

Lastly the weekend… I seriously live in the kitchen during the weekend, and it frustrates me. Instead of hoping for weekend plans, I’m just going to accept it, and cook big meals and treats on Saturday for the family. I’m adding in vegan meal prepping for me on Sundays. I always put myself last when it comes to meals, and I usually just grab whatever I can find. I hope that this will get me back on track, and eating better.

I’ll keep you all posted on how this goes. I’m giving it a shot through the month of February. I really hope that this helps keep me motivated, and gives me a little more energy to accomplish a bit more.