It is Thanksgiving week and much to my surprise, three out of five of my children have the entire week off!!!! Imagine my shock, as I go to the elementary school for the Pilgrim & Native American 1st grade feast to see the sign in the office saying "Enjoy your week off next week". I think my exact words were...."Heaven help me!" as I fell into a faint on the floor. Mild exaggeration, but only mild. I knew one of my kids had off, the easy one, the independent one, the one who is helpful and sweet. I didn't plan on a week of bickering, and wrestling, and corner time, I have to get a game plan together and quick. This week is supposed to be all about gratitude, and love, and family. I am grateful for school, and teachers, and 6 hours of peace, oops did I just say that out loud. Ok, I can do this. I can be "play with me Mommy" for a week. It doesn't come naturally, but I can do anything in small bursts. I will break out the craft supplies, we will make turkeys, hit the parks, and of course have mandatory nap times--- every child needs his rest.
Every woman has things in her life she is willing to pay for, and things she feels like she can and should do herself. My list is generally a little different than most women I think. My sister would tell you it is because I think I can do things better than other people, hee , hee ... she thinks I am a bit on the controlling side. I cut my own hair, do my own hair color, do my own facials, make jewelry, that sort of thing. I will admit, it is a rare occasion that I pay hundreds of dollars for a color and cut, and walk out feeling amazing. I am almost always disappointed in the result. I get a manicure & pedicure, and always regret the color choice- or see smudges. It just makes me mad to pay a lot of money for mediocre results. (I can get mediocre results myself!) One thing I definitely am willing to pay for, that I easily admit I am the worst at, is CLEANING MY HOUSE!! I really hate it. I love the calm and peace that comes with the clean, well organized home. I thri...
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