A Day in Our Life

Just for fun - and because I don't have any post drafts in the works - I thought I'd jot down notes as we journeyed through our day ... so here's a little peek at what a fairly typical day looks like for us.

:)

@ 3:27 a.m.

Earlybird, inexplicably, is awake. And convinced it's morning. Ready to get on with the day.

Inform EB that it is, in fact, still nighttime. (Technically it's not, but a little white lie at this moment is necessary.)

EB persists in his plan to start his (and our) day.

Inform EB none of his parents will be getting up with him because said parents are still sleeping.

Much fussing from EB.

Tell EB he MUST go back to bed. He must TRY to get back to sleep.

More harrumphing from EB, and then ... suddenly, blessedly ... quiet.

... zzzzzz ....

@ 6 a.m.

EB is up again, and so are we!

But this is late for us - we're behind schedule, lol!

Bill starts the coffee ... I start my laptop.

Check email and blog comments ... drink first cup of coffee.

Feed cats ... bring in newspaper ... pack Bill's lunch.

Get MM post up.

Drink another cup of coffee ... eat some toast ... take vitamin.

See Bill off ... with a kiss and a wave. 

❤

@ 7 a.m.

Wake older boys.

Boys throw coats on and head over to take care of neighbor cats.

Boys eat breakfast ... read comics.

Strip beds, gather laundry, head downstairs

Get laundries running ...

Oversee Earlybird's bath.

Boys wash up ... start on school work.

@ 8 a.m.

Bill calls to check in after arriving at work.

Make bed, neaten bedroom.

Take shower: wash/think/pray.

Fix hair and makeup; dress.

Start packing tote bag.

Set out dinner ingredients.

Pack Crackerjack's lunch.

Set out lunch things and note for Mum.

Have Crackerjack shower/dress/pack art bag.

Switch laundries.

@10 a.m.

Nana arrives ... CJ and I leave for class.

With CJ off to art class, hang out as parent "supervisor."

Catch up with a dear friend. Open calendar and make plans for playdate later this month.

After lunch period, gather CJ ... head for home.

Listen to music on way home. Laugh over a "Talking Heads" song.

Answer CJ's questions about my teenage radio habits.

(Such as they were.)

@1 p.m.

Arrive home.

Realize with distress that CJ's unfinished chocolate milk has spilled in my tote bag!

Realize with relief that my waterproof purse protected my wallet and phone.

Realize with sharp disappointment that two favorite magazines and my current read have all been thoroughly doused with milk.

Realize with utter dismay that my planner - my PLANNER - has been ruined.

:(

Reassure CJ it was not his fault ... and I am not upset.

(At him.)

Chat with Mum before she heads out. 

Eat lunch (veggie pizza made by Bill last night).

Notice cool show about "hot air balloons" on TV; throw a 'record' on it.

Check email, blog comments, news site.

@ 2 p.m.

Give boys final assignments for the day.

Switch laundries.

Empty/fill dishwasher.

(Find a broken glass!)

 Investigate "strange noises" heard downstairs in Lego City. 

(Reprimand EB for wrecking Lego City.)

Put away all school materials except for reading assignments.

@ 2:45 p.m.

Send boys out back to play.

Fill feeders with seed and nuts. Investigate strange hole/burrow by tree. (Skunk? Mole?)

Bring in mail.

Clean up family room of major toy clutter.

Find EB's long lost and beloved "train" monster truck.

Announce this 'find' to EB ... hailed as hero of the day.

@ 3:00 p.m.

Kids back in - too cold!

Hang cold/wet gear over shower stall to dry.

Switch laundries.

Answer doorbell - allow neighbor boy to come in and play.

Prepare dredging dishes for cutlets.

Set out pans and skillet for supper prep.

Get snack for boys (baby carrots and crackers).

Fill last items into dishwasher (with Ollie's help).

Run dishwasher (with Ollie's permission).

Work on card craft with Earlybird.

@ 4 p.m.

Begin tidying up:

Sweep floors.

Wipe down counters.

Put things away.

Turn on "evening" lights.

Bag up, take out trash.

 Find small stash of Russell Stover Easter Eggs - hide put aside maple cream egg for myself. :)

Organize reading pile.

Think about tomorrow.

Find and print out lamb image for stained glass panel. (Tomorrow's craft.)

Sit down and look at new books with EB (while watching Jamie Cooks Christmas - his choice!)

Listen to BW read aloud amusing passages from his assigned reading.

Crackerjack and friend draw comic strips at kitchen island.

@5 p.m.

Bill calls - he's on his way home!

Start supper with EB's help. (Dredging is quite fascinating don't you know.)

Bookworm in shower.

Neaten bathroom, towels.

@ 6 p.m.

Bill gets home. ❤

Supper: Turkey schnitzel with dill sauce and lemon, couscous, steamed green beans. 

@6:30

Bill takes older boys to homeschool activity.

Clean up supper - put away leftovers.

Clean up kitchen. Turn down lights.

Pour myself a glass of this.

(A birthday gift from my brother. :))

Watch Chuck's Day Off with EB.

Play with cats (who are having their "Crazy Time").

@ 7:15 p.m.

EB declares he's "ready for bed."

(Fine by me.)

Pick up, put away toys and books.

Help EB wash up, say prayers, tuck in.

Me: "Love you, EB - Good Night!"

EB: "Don't let the bug beds bite!"

(Lol.)

Wash face, moisturize, etc.

Change into comfy pajamas.

Put on Chronicle.

Finish this post.

Look at Downton Abbey book.

Remember laundries ... head back downstairs.

@ 9 p.m.

Bill and boys arrive home.

Take care of neighbor cats.

Wash face, brush teeth, pajamas.

Boys read in bed for a bit ... then prayers with Dad and lights out.

Watch TV with Bill ...

(We're actually watching the last 5 minutes of the final DA episode. You know ... that scene with Matthew and Mary? :))

@ 9:45 p.m.

Good Night!

 So I will see you again tomorrow, my friends! And please remember to stop by for Tuesday Tea! It will be a bit late tomorrow as I have an afternoon haircut appointment. I'll take tea beforehand, but post about it a bit later.

All in all, I hope you had a good day today - and a great one tomorrrow!

Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are… Let me not pass you by in quest of some rare and perfect Tomorrow. One day I shall dig my nails into the earth, or bury my face in my pillow, or stretch myself taut, or raise my hands to the sky and want, more than all the world, your return.
~ Mary Jean Iron