my free time ????

The kids were so concerned about what I would do with all of my free time now that they're in school. Ike said it was the first time in 15 years I would be alone. When they went to school in Brasil, I had school too or tutoring, so never really had good old fashioned free days with no cares in the world. (ok, that was supposed to be a little sarcastic--- like that's how a mom's day is when her kids are in school. lol)

Well, so far, they've been in school 3 weeks and I have only had one day home alone!!!
And that day was GONE fast! Sam cam home asking what I did and if I was lonely. I just looked at him and laughed. I cleaned the house for 3-1/2 hours, then ironed clothes for 1-1/2 hours, then took a shower and drove to the bus stop. Yep, it was a pretty "lonely", sad, boring first day alone. haha I told John that these school days go way too fast! ha

I'm trying to work on projects around here and finishing unpacking since we never did that after we moved in and found out John needed surgery. I may even paint the rooms eventually! For now, it seems there are too many little fires to put out and no time to get started on anything. lol
It's definitely been interesting with kids home sick.

I got a new sewing machine, so I hope to get a little sewing done, too.
And lets not even talk about the years of scrapbooking I need to catch up on. I've decided to just go back and put them in regular albums and scrapbook from the present on--- if I ever get time. : )
Of course, there's the book I still want to write and the Bible studies I'd like to catch up on and ......... I think I could fill my days for a long time!

I've really thought a lot about going back to nursing school. I told Mom that I don't have time to go back to become a nurse because I'm too busy taking care of sick people between John's surgeries and her and the kids and ....... lol

I'm really not complaining though--- this post was all in fun. As moms, we're busy no matter where we work-- in the home or outside.... Whether we home school or if the kids go to school..... It's still just as hard to get to the grocery store and get our errands done and home cleaned sometimes!!!

I'm so glad to be getting everything back into a routine though. And zone cleaning again. Yes!! Look out FlyLady, here I come........... I'm ready to update my control journal with all of our new info-- phone numbers, emergency info, etc.