January: A Day In the Life

January is so blah. 

I decided to record a typical January day in my life.

Should any of you question what a stay at home mom does all day,

Here is your answer. 



Wake up time. This is painful but worth it. That is, when I actually do it.



What I use to fuel my work out.





Because it snowed a ton the night before, I'm going to need these.



Love to be greeted by this first thing Monday morning.



We'll do a little of this...



And a lot of this.
(Pictures posted with permission).



I come home to find my early risers had helped themselves to dessert for breakfast.





And the baby woke up on the wrong side of the crib.

We gave her dessert for breakfast, too. Then she was happy.

Time for my breakfast: steel cut oats, flax seed, wheat germ, chopped up apples & pecans. Yum.

Next on the agenda: Our attempt to get through the morning do our jobs

Practicing

Bossing. Fighting.

And crying.

Flying airplanes instead of emptying the dishwasher.

More fighting...

Followed by more crying.

Screaming, because I forgot about her and left her there too long. Sorry!

I think we didn't have enough crying yet. Can I get some more tears over here?

Oh, Man! We gotta get going!

At least somebody made their bed.

Get bundled up and in the car

Have a good day, J & M!

Mr. A, happy at preschool.

And then there were two...

One more quick visit to the Y for a yoga class. My body needs it!

 

Next Stop: Sam's Club. Trying to hurry before her screams get any louder.

Pick up Big A, get gas, and wash the car. They're terrified of the car wash.

Time for lunch. Then naps as I try to tackle this:



Just a little laundry...



This messy room ....

And this messy room.

Before you know it, the kids are home from school.

Here's how it goes down:

The husband calls during snack time to tell me he'll be home late.

The kids start their homework.

This is her homework. It keeps her happy while I cook dinner.

Big A playing with Baby S for just a moment

Little E goofing off with the dishes I need to use for dinner prep

The usual tears that happen while trying to cook.

Mr. J? Where are you? Are you doing your homework?

Thought he could sneak in a few rounds with the DS. Think again, buddy.

Because dad will be home late, we decide to have an early bath while dinner is in the oven.

Shepherd's Pie for dinner. Trust me, it's better than it looks.

Don't bother me while I'm eating.

Scripture time. Is anyone listening?

Good night, Little E.

Sweet Dreams, Big A.

See you in the morning, Miss M.

Don't let the bed bugs bite, Mr. J.

Let's see if I have enough brain left for myself...

Good night!

Confession: Tuesday and Wednesday are completely unproductive.

It takes me two days to recover from Monday.