I have been neglecting you terribly. I am so sorry!
The truth is that Chuck came to town, and I always disappear from the radar when he is here.It's an odd thing. Here in my life I have my friends and my children and a vast variety of work to do. When Chuck comes to town, it's like being on a date for a week. He is sort of in vacation mode, so I don't get anything done.
We've had fun, though, there's no arguing that!
Last weekend we went to a really beautiful place called Black Canyon reservoir. The boys got to fish and we picnicked and the kids swam. It was really fun. We went hiking and watched the sun set. Plus, I get to learn stuff...
For myself, I find that I am not very spontaneous.
I like to have a plan and work the plan.
I like to measure the value of my day by how much I have accomplished.
I know this may be surprising to you, but I am speaking in comparison to Chuck. He likes to be outside and to have fun and to see everyone else have fun too.
Chuck will say, "What would you like to do today, D'?"
"I want to go swimming!"
Chuck will ask, "What would you like to do today, M'?"
"I want to go fishing!"
Chuck then inquires, "What would you like to do today, Dearest?"
"I would be so happy if we could stick close to home and get the house clean and do a bunch of yard work!"
Chuck says, "No, Really."
At this point I scramble a little trying to think of something else that would thrill my soul and take us all outdoors...Inspiration strikes!
"What would you like to do today, Chuck?" I ask.
"I'd like to get outside and do some hiking." He loves to hike.
So I say, "Let's go hiking and fishing and swimming!"
This never works! He always ends up sighing wearily and asking , "But, what do YOU want to do today?"
We have this discussion every day. I know that M' wants to fish and D' wants to swim, and Chuck wants to hike. I think everyone knows that I want to clean, but once in a while I suggest shopping just to spice things up.
This morning I could go and clean the kitchen before Chuck makes an appearance, but instead I am blogging. Obviously, my time management skills could stand some review.
However,
I did get some homeschool stuff done. We start schooling in a couple weeks, so I have been planning my lessons and gathering supplies. The schedule of the school year is welcome after a couple months of summer.
I have daycare kids who seem to think it is my job to feed them, so I must away for now!
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Man, men can all be so time wasting. I am so productive during the weeks while Charles is at work. But on the weekends, when he's home I never get anything done because there are movies to watch and naps to take and cuddling to be done.
P.S. This obviously refers to when we actually lived in the same house on the same continent.
Well, just so you know, if I were visiting, I would be completely content to stay home and help you clean.
Unless someone mentioned crab and goat cheese quesadillas.
weren't those yummy? You should come back just for those!
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