Once again, I am way behind in the blog updates. Michael and I were discussing why I never seem to get to the "fun" things. You know . . . the things I enjoy: sewing, reading, organizing pictures/blogging (yes - I actually enjoy archiving), cooking (things other than dinner) . . . even just doing "nothing" with the kids before they go to bed. I think it's a guilt thing. There are so many not-so-fun things that I feel I have to do: laundry (NEVER ends), cleaning (again with the never ending), cooking (dinner), paperwork and planning for work, errands, grocery, bills . . . you get the idea. And, I'm not talking about what I accomplish during the day. That's pretty much devoted to the kids. They can't raise themselves. I'm talking about what I do in my "free" time. Ironically, I don't ever seem to make much of a dent in the not-so-fun things either. So, what do I do? I put off doing the not-fun things (because they're not fun), but won't let myself start on the fun things because I haven't done the not-so-fun things! Vicious circle. Before I know it, it's 11:00 p.m. and I'm ready for bed. Wow! Random ramble. On to the update!
We had an absolutely wonderful Christmas, and were so lucky to be able to see all of our family. Lydia and I missed Granny's Christmas party in Tupelo on Dec. 15th because Lydia was running a fever. First time in 11 years that I'd missed it! But we were back in Tupelo on Christmas Eve and saw the rest of Michael's family then.
The girls in their new aprons
Nicholas & Poppa
This may be my favorite picture!
Mary Wren enjoying the day
Nicholas & Papaw
The boys
I'll have to complete the Christmas update tomorrow at some point because it's getting late. Nicholas hasn't mastered sleeping in yet!
3 comments:
Oh yeah. That vicious circle is the story of my life. Well, kind of. Actually, I often do get to some fun things and I let the cleaning and laundry slide. Fortunately my husband will do the laundry.
Erin, after reading your Christmas letter, I will never, ever, EVER complain about being busy again! (And I want the recipe for your detergent!) There's no way I could manage without Michael. He's a much better housekeeper than me, and seems to have endless energy . . . disgusting!
Hi Mindy! I enjoy your posts. I also make my own laundry soap, saves a ton of money, easy, makes me feel like I'm frugal. I make a powdered detergent, maybe the same thing Erin makes. Here is my recipe: http://www.soapsgonebuy.com/category_s/24.htm
I use Zote soap, but any other laundry soap in the laundry aisle works. The only thing that is difficult is you have to run a little hot water and dissolve the detergent before you run a load.
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