One Of Those Weeks...

This past week has been completely insane. How many times can I say that in a year? Too many, let me tell you. I don't know if it's the kids or what, but I feel overwhelmed A LOT! But this week took the prize. It's Friday, but really when you are a stay-at-home mom, that doesn't mean much. I don't get a break, and of all the times I've ever needed one, now is that time. I wish I could go have a coffee break with someone. Go on a date with my husband or pretty much anything except sit at home and clean... but my life isn't that exciting.

I started this week with BIG plans. I was gonna do all of the things I had been putting off. While I did get quite a bit done, my family has destroyed my work as fast as I get it done. So, here I am on Friday morning looking back on my week, and it just makes me mad. Monday started off with my house being insane, I cleaned and cleaned and decorated for Fall (FINALLY)! I got up extra early on Tuesday and mopped before everyone else got up. Tried to keep everything clean, but that did not happen. Everything went downhill from there. I really have to figure out a system that works for me.

One problem is that, ever since my husband has been home from work I haven't gotten into a good routine. Him being home more throws me off. I REALLY thought it would help more. With him being home to help clean and help with the kids. So weird, he makes lunches, usually takes the kids to school, does dishes A LOT, and other stuff I can't think of at the moment. Sssoooo, if he has taken those things off of my plate, why am I behind now more than ever? Does that make sense? No it doesn't.

On the dinner menu this week was, cashew chicken, tacos, spaghetti, pot roast and garlic mashed potatoes, grilled chicken.... You know what I learned? tacos and pot roast dirty way too many dishes! Seriously started with empty sinks and ended up with both sides full of dishes. I was not happy! I don't think those 2 things will be on my menu again for a long time! Anyone with ideas for easy, not so messy, dinners? I love to cook, and I don't even mind complicated meals. But I hate ones that I can't clean as I go and leave me with a HUGE mess.

So on a happy note, my goal today is to get what I can done. Not to stress over what I do not accomplish and roll with it. I spend too much time being stressed over my house and it doesn't get me anywhere. So I am trying to learn to control that. They say kids are only young once and to enjoy it. So I guess I'll have a clean house someday, I'll just sit and dream about that day :)