I had said that I would spend every sixth week of school conducting "domestic education." After a few days of practicing domestic education, I think we may need some more experience. I've made a few unpleasant discoveries, and tackled some tasks that have been looming on my horizon for quite some time. I've very nearly decided to extend this week into next.
So far I have begun to clean the kitchen grout, tackled and conquered the piles of school/kitchen papers, cleaned out Micaela's and Nathaniel's clothes drawers, cleaned out Micaela's room and closet, and worked a little in every other room of the house. I've also made (of course) a master list of home/garden/remodel projects. I love lists :) This list includes hyperlinks to items needed to complete each task. For instance, the remodel list includes links to the vanity, tub/shower, faucets, and lights I want in the new bathroom- which I like because now I'm certain I choose both what I like and what is most budget friendly. I have not tackled mine and Ian's closets, the bathroom vanities or linen closet, the pantry or the kitchen cabinets. We have not done any bulk cooking, which I was hoping to do. I'd like to make several batches of bread, muffins and dough to stick in the freezer, but there hasn't been time-or quite honestly, I've not been that motivated to use the little time available between Elizabeth's naps. She does not like me to pay attention to anything but her.
Anyway, just because I know you're dying to know- the most disgusting find: Micaela's pillow case full of rotting apples from last week (why? Uuuggghhh?!?) and the funniest find: Micaela is still wearing some 2t panties on her 6X behiney :) She can't bear to get rid of anything. She cried today because I chucked a coloring sheet from Awana last year, and she sobbed over a cardboard shoe box!
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5 days ago
3 comments:
this is so funny! I have a couple of rat packs in my house (including my husband) and so I have learned that if I want to get rid of something- which is about twice weekly :)- it is a covert operation. I've been caught enough times though, that Luke will often stop me with a bag in my hands and ask "Is that going to Goodwill?" And I won't tell how many times I have cought Joe digging through the kitchen trash to look for ad magazines that I have thrown out (he likes them for "reading material" but then they pile up all over the house...)
this is so funny! I have a couple of rat packs in my house (including my husband) and so I have learned that if I want to get rid of something- which is about twice weekly :)- it is a covert operation. I've been caught enough times though, that Luke will often stop me with a bag in my hands and ask "Is that going to Goodwill?" And I won't tell how many times I have cought Joe digging through the kitchen trash to look for ad magazines that I have thrown out (he likes them for "reading material" but then they pile up all over the house...)
I think domestic education week should also include the ancient art of letter writing, just like they did in years gone. I would love a letter from the kids with a picture (from Nathaniel would be great because I haven't seen his coloring skills yet, but I've heard good things)
Michelle
PS - Did they get the last letter I sent them?
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