Diana writes:
“I am the most unorganized person. How do you keep it all together? I get so lost in my everyday life and I have no kids.”
Diana, let’s be clear. There are many days that I don’t keep it all together. We have days where I’m racing out the door at the last minute. There are days when I’m up way early because I just didn’t get to the laundry the day before.
Most days are good, but that’s because I’m an organization freak. I have to be. With three kids, if I’m not on top of things, no one is happy. I think I mentioned before that I actually was always quite interested in being a professional organizer. I find a certain kind of calm in organizing things. (I’m actually very good at organizing other people’s things. 🙂 )
So, I do a lot of pre-work to keep our days running smoothly. I’m like the man behind my own curtain.
I make the lunches the night before. Toss in the laundry in the morning, switch it to the dryer when I get home, fold it when the kids go to sleep. I do a lot of cooking on the weekend so I don’t have to do much during the week, or I do a lot of easy meals that are nutritious, but not time consuming. The kids have chores and responsibilities that help keep things going, but not so many that they can’t enjoy being kids.
The most important reason I stay organized is so I can really be with the kids when I’m with the kids. I want to be able to do the housework on my time so that I never have to say “Not now. Mommy’s busy.” That is really what’s most important to me. They will only be little for awhile. I want to create some lasting, loving memories now, while I can.
So, even someone without kids can get some pre-work done to set the stage for smoother days. Planning ahead, knowing what needs to be done…that’s the key.
And…that’s the only question I got. So, maybe we’ll try this again sometime. Save up those questions. 🙂
What wonderful blogs – I have read back to the beginning of September – will finish later – I am so so proud of my wonderful daughter and her family. Love, Mominski
Comment by Ellin — September 28, 2009 @ 10:31 am |
Actually, I was going to ask the same question. Knowing that you work in a school setting I realize how much time and effort goes into your job. I use to spend hours in the evenings preparing for the next day’s lessons. I am amazed at how you seem to float through your day with three children to come home to with seemingly little effort. I understand that organization is key, I too am an organization freak but for me it is the energy!!! Just getting older I guess….you are still a young chicken. 🙂
Comment by Debbie — September 28, 2009 @ 10:32 am |