During the past week we celebrated Eve's birthday, Malinda's birthday and my birthday. We've had lots of fun! It seems like everyday we were busy doing something. The weather has been beautiful - so warm!
We are trying to set up new routines and habits. School and Seminary has begun. I'm driving nearly somewhere between 60 and 80 miles a day depending on the day. That means that the kids have to do more around the house to keep things running smoothly.
We are really making a concerted effort to get to bed early since Nathan and I get up at 5:30 and everyone else gets up at 6:30am. While Nathan is at Seminary, I go to Curves to work out. Then at 6:30 Matthew gets everyone else up and going. At 7, Nathan and I get home and I make lunches. Leah and Nathan both leave for school at 7:30, so Matthew takes one (usually Nathan) and I take the other. All the while, Malinda and Eve are getting themselves ready for school. By the time I get back from driving Leah to school it's just about time to take the other girls to school. So that's how our mornings go.
Getting everyone home is easier. Leah takes a bus to Malinda and Eve's elementary school, and they all walk home together while I pick up Nathan. Then we have a snack and do homework.
As for other things the kids do. Eve is in the school choir and Leah is in Drama Club. Malinda and Eve are taking gymnastics one day a week. They like their extra activities.
I don't think I've been this busy for a long time. We have always known that keeping things uncluttered is important, but it can be difficult. The more people in a house the more difficult it becomes. We are finding that keeping the house uncluttered is really, really important. That means I am pointing out the things the kids leave on the table, floor and counters more often.
I'm so glad we got the major living areas of our home in order before school started, so that things can run more smoothly. I'm also thankful for good habits and how quickly they can be improved upon when you really commit to it.
I know in some ways being super busy is a blessing for us. It seems easier to keep up on the routines when the pressure is on.
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