Mother Nature has been keeping us on our toes recently. Lots of snow and incredibly cold temperatures have blessed us with two "snow days". While we enjoy these unexpected mini vacations, I look around and see the havoc these snow days wreak on my home.
Hats, coats and gloves are strewn all about the front foyer and extra laundry is piled from frequent changes. The remains of hot cocoa and cinnamon toast litter the counter top and I wonder if I have the energy to tackle it all.
I've had a cold for the past week and have been left weak and sleep deprived. At times like these I just want to run away, but we all know that it isn't realistic :) Being a homemaker is a 24/7 job and, while you don't get sick days off, you can lighten up on yourself.
Know and accept that things are not going to be perfect for a while. Do the bare minimum! No, the floor does not need moped right now. It can wait...but, a quick spritz and wipe of the countertops is doable and should not exhaust you. Hopefully, it will even give you a little lift to see that shiny expanse of clean.
Have the children gather all of their wet clothing and toss them (the clothes...not the children lol) into the washer. If they are big enough to play in the snow, then they are big enough to contribute to the clean up of it. Besides, they will love to slip on those socks, gloves and hates, toasty and warm from the dryer.....and head back out.
Remember, whether ill or not, this is your snow day, too. Pamper yourself a little with some hot cocoa, a good book and some warm fuzzy socks. Here in the south we don't often get these surprise vacations, so let's all enjoy it!
How did you get more snow than us down in Columbus? Looks like fun!
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ReplyDeleteWe need to remember to give ourselves a bit of a break from perfection...we want our kids to remember the fun of playing in the snow, drinking hot cocoa, eating toast...not to remember a Momma being stressed about it!
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ReplyDeleteI hope you are feeling better. You are right you should take it easy, and pamper yourself when you aren't feeling well. Just doing some basics will keep the house looking nice, and will lift your spirits. Take care. :o)