July 6

Yes, I've been MIA. Yes, I've been cleaning and forcing the Monkeys to clean. Yes my house is still a HUGE mess. But at least I found the missing library books! Go me!

Today is piano lesson day, so we will be busy with that this morning. Not sure what the afternoon will bring, but I'm thinking bowling after dinner! Family fun at it's finest!

Wednesday 6/23

Monday I did just about everything. Tuesday and Wednesday I took Monkey-1 and his friend to space camp and hour away from home. Not to mention I had to entertain Monkey-2 and 3 in a town an hour away from home for 3 hours until Space camp was over! It was interesting. But Monkey-1 is having a wonderful time, so it is worth it!

Tomorrow will be a wonderful because Monkey-1 has Space camp and then will have a play afternoon with his friend. Monkey-3 is having a playdate with her very best friend. Monkey-2 and I will be going bowling, just the two of us. Monkey-2 is soooooo excited. He has told me at least 5 times today that tomorrow is "Mommy and Monkey-2 (although he used his name) Day!" I can't wait.

Friday 6/18

Took the three Monkeys shopping at Sam's.

Took the three Monkeys shopping at SuperTarget.

Ran errands with the RS and three Monkeys.

Drove two hours to my parents house with RS and the Monkeys.

I think I'm still sane, but it is up for debate at this point.

Thursday 6/17

So far today I have:

• Emptied the dishwasher
• Refilled the dishwasher
• Washed the dishes in the dishwasher
• emptied the dishwasher
• refilled the dishwasher
• made lunch for the RS and the Monkeys
• washed light laundry
• dried light laundry
• put away light laundry with Monkeys assistance
• washed dark laundry
• dried dark laundry
• washed white laundry
• cleaned out the refrigerator
• put chicken in a marinade for this evenings dinner
• found all of the library books that are due today that need to be returned to the library when the Monkeys and I head to story time
• cleaned out my wallet (only a little, but still)
• cleaned out Monkey-3's closet of things are are just too small or will be by the fall (trust me, I know these things)
• Took a shirt of Monkey-2's back and tossed it into the Goodwill pile because it wasn't supposed to be in his closet at all
• paid some bills

Things that will need to be accomplished before I leave for work:

• Monkeys to story time
• dark laundry put away
• white laundry dried
• white laundry put away
• A visit to Sonic
• a complete a total attitude adjustment for me
• make a shopping list for tomorrow
• finish dinner list for next month

Hope you are enjoying your Thursday!

Wednesday 6/16

Well..........I went and worked out. 20 minutes on the bike. 10 minutes abs. 2o minutes treadmill. Dropped off some library books/movies that needed to be returned, picked up lunchables for the Monkeys. Showered, took the Monkeys bowling, stopped at Sonic, and now am resting.

Things I will be doing before 6 pm:

• Grabbing a few things to take with me to my friend's house for her garage sale!
• Tossing the light laundry in the washer
• Trying to get the stress out of my shoulders
• Smiling!

After 6 it is off to visit a friend and then off to Bunco and then visiting the garage sale and home and to bed! Busy day here!

Tuesday 6/15

Went to work out and started day one of the couch to 5K program. I'm thinking of taking it a bit slower than the 9 weeks it calls for only because I'm not sure I could make it work in 9 weeks. But thanks to the app on my iPhone, I'm hoping that I'll be able to make things work!

Towels have been washed and are in the dryer. Dark laundry is in the washer waiting for the dryer to finish with the towels.

The dishwasher needs to be emptied, but I'm making the Monkeys take care of that!

Monday 6/14

Hello everyone!

Motivation found:

Kitchen cleaned, floors steam mopped and Method mopped

Living room and hallway cleaned, floors steam mopped and Method mopped

Monkeys rooms cleaned, but not vacuumed.

Math mats, washed, in the dryer.

Three Monkeys cleaned (in the summer this is a huge deal).

Motivation lost:

Kids rooms go unvacuumed.

RS and I's room goes uncleaned and unvacuumed.

Need to wash towels. Hm, might try to get this done.

Looking for motivation:

Must shower myself before going to work.

Must brush my teeth.

Have to buy milk.

Have to drop off two payments.