I took Monday off this week, and it was heavenly. Not that I was particularly engaged in “taking care of Mommy” activities, but just being able to attack one or two of the around-the-house tasks at some time other than 9:30 p.m. and without a child in tow was energizing and satisfying.
Accomplished:
- Organizing (yet again) the toy shelf in the living room so that when I swoop things off the floor and toss them in a basket, I know which basket to aim for and the shelf doesn’t end up looking like a disaster zone.
- Making beet pickles. I LOVE beet pickles. Last year I attempted to make some: bought the beets, boiled them up and peeled them, then they sat in the fridge for a few weeks before I found the energy to attack them, by which time they were glue. (Didn’t know you could make beet glue, did you?) Now I have six little half-litre purple jars to put on the pickle shelf and pull out on special occasions. (Will they be ready to sample by Thanksgiving?)
- Chatting with a friend. Called expecting her to be out and leave a message, but she was in and we had a chance to catch up. Hadn’t really talked with her since school started.
Catching up on e-mails. - Playing with Giggles. Since I was home, and our time together is a bit more limited now that I’m working full-time, she took the bus home after school today rather than going to the after-school daycare. First did a bit of homework, and it went so well – she got so much accomplished – I said she didn’t have to do any the next day.
- Chatting with another friend. So after homework, we took guinea pig out to a friend’s house where Giggles and friends’ two kids played with guinea pig while moms taked. I hadn’t yet shared about my upcoming Ethiopia adoption with her, so this was a chance to do so. It was all very relaxing, and I went home to make supper while Giggles stayed to play some more.
- Having a first music lesson. Really, the music lessons are for Giggles, but this type of lessons (Music for Young Children) involves parent participation, so I billed it as music lessons for both of us. It was fun. They keep moving from one activity to another, so the kids don’t have time to get bored or stressed before trying something new. We covered finding and playing the first three notes of a C scale, some rhythm, some time signature information, and a few other things.
It was a bit of a drive to the class – since Giggles is starting this at the age of 7, there aren’t that many classes for beginners, but I finally found one just before the second class. And though the class is a bit far, at least it’s an easy, direct drive. On future Mondays we’ll make it an “outing” and have supper at Timmy’s or Old McDonalds… (at least until Laolao and Laoye come back, in three weeks’ time). - Getting to bed early. Well, I’d hoped to sit up and read a bit, but fell asleep beside Giggles in bed and when I woke up an hour later, was too dazed to read or do anything. Besides, the table was already set for breakfast and the next day’s supper was just to be leftovers, so no need to do any more prep for the coming day. Except sleep.
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