Saturday

I have had a cold since Thursday. The kids have been extra difficult - or maybe just because I'm not feeling well, and Greg's been so busy wrapping up things for the summer, it SEEMS they are acting up. I know they are boys. And need to be outside. I am so looking forward to our new hosue when we can send 'em out when we see the inevitable bursts of energy taking over. This house is large, so they do have some indoor running room, but it's just not the same as outside. I'm looking forward to getting them all on their bikes and learning to ride really well. Well, Cole on his bike, Luke on his tricycle, and Brett doesn't have anything yet, but we'll go look for something for him soon. Our driveway is great for bike riding, esp. little ones still learning.

I'm so desperate to get this house packed up, and yet so overwhelmed by the everyday maintenance that seems to fall further and further behind. Today Greg took all the kids out of the house for a couple of hours, and I CLEANED the kitchen, entry and living room. Not just tidy and a quick vacuum, but actually scrubbed the counters and floors. It's so nice to have it clean. No sticky floors. :) I have to get lots more sorting and purging done before packing. Someone suggested oh just throw it all in boxes and deal with it at the new house. Not a good idea. We've done that before. The result? Your "stuff" and junk follow you house to house, and never get dealt with or organized. I have a visual of how I'd like the house to look once it's all unpacked, and it's a minimalist country cottage look, with lots of open space, no clutter, piles of paper, or other crap allowed.

I must go take advantage of my last few minutes of alone time. Laundry anyone?