I did it ALL

I did it ALL today.

I sneaked in the first day of our new read aloud, The Wind in the Willows, even though we're not starting school tomorrow. I'm not sure we've ever gone five? six? weeks without a read aloud. I'm glad to get back into this routine. (Did you know that "snuck" is not really a word?)

I washed two loads of laundry. I don't like having my washer/dryer in the kitchen, and our plan is to move them to the basement, turning the laundry closet into the computer closet/pantry. But for now, it's easier to get laundry done. It's not as loud as I'd think, but I don't forget about it like I used to.

I cleaned. At least a little. I swept the floors and stairs and windexed the bathroom. I know, not much. But I am waiting, waiting for my new vacuum. My older upright is not ideal, as I have mostly wood and tile floors on my main level now. I have visions of myself quickly vacuuming up the house every single day. (Clearly I'm delusional.)

I carted branches for Robert. He needed my brawn. (Smirk.) It was easier dragging those things downhill to our eventual bonfire, I mean burn pile, than it was to walk back up empty handed. (I made two whole trips!)

I cooked. I made our last box of Annie's White Shells and Cheddar for the kids' lunch. They don't sell it in the nearest town. Maybe in Roanoke? Or at Sam's Club? I'm checking out Amazon.com. I bet they have it in Greensboro, but I hope I never have to find out. Robert didn't want that, so I fixed him a frozen pizza.


Oops. In my typical over-achiever fashion, I cooked it thoroughly. Just like the box says.

I "cooked" dinner too, but not thoroughly. The rest of my family banned me from using the oven.

I completed my Notice of Intent and accompanying paperwork, yippee!!!!

And I typed up Holly and Trevor's school schedules so they would actually know what they are doing tomorrow!! Yay!!!!!! (They weren't quite as overjoyed about this.)

I suppose I can say that it was a successful Labor Day.

:)