Cleaning

 The weekend has come and gone so quickly my head feels like it is spinning. I wish I could say that I had a fantastic, relaxing time. That I am approaching the new week feeling refreshed and ready to change the world.  In reality, I spent my weekend cooking and cleaning. I'm exhausted from my Cinderella lifestyle. Despite wearing a tiara when I clean, an army of little helper mice never materialized to assist. 

Although I hate my housework weekends, I have come to accept that they are necessary to keep my life running smoothly during the week. I now have a freezer stocked with entrees, lunches and snacks that everybody can heat independently. My bathroom and kitchens are sparkling clean, which just makes me feel better about my life. I even purged through my clothing and redid my dressers. The effort was tiring, but I'm enjoying the benefits.

This week is another wonky one, with school being closed on Wednesday for Veteran's Day. I'm always happy for a day off, but having one off in the middle of the week makes the entire week feel off and foreign. The kids have more trouble focusing and are antsy because of the schedule disruption. I'm reminded that I'm grateful to not be a teacher!