I've lost it....

It’s half past eleven on a Sunday. I should be sleeping and enjoying this but….I’m writing this for your enjoyment instead.

I know I’m a great friend.

Lil Mister and Oupa are doing this….

And LJ is doing this….

But I’m doing this!

Yes, I’m writing in Word. Internet is expensive in the third world so I write everything here then copy and paste. I’m economical!

Right now, at the current state of our lives, economical is a favorite word among ‘the wives.’ I don’t know if you picked up on it, but last year signified the end of any of our close friends being ‘single.’ Not that any of them actually were single. They were all coupled up but not hitched. Now they are.

So now…we are the wives! ;-)

Anytime we discuss getting together, we discuss what would be economical.

‘Let’s invite everyone over for a braai!’

‘Why yes, Hubby Dearest, a braai sounds so lekker! A fat steak, some wors, a garlic bread, and some brandy and coke. Hmm….but wouldn’t a mince pasta be more economical!’

‘We should all go see a movie.’

‘I’ve been dying to see the new Twilight, but I think we should be economical and check what is playing on TV.’

You get the picture!

Back on track. My Sunday morning has been completely off track. Actually, every weekend is off track lately. Ouma and our brother came to visit this weekend….here is my morning so far!

5:00- MAMA…MAMA….ek dudu here (translate Lil Mister screaming he wants in my bed)

                Ok…climb up. (Lil Mister: Scramble, kick, push on my belly, wiggle, squirm, flip over, wiggle….me: sigh)

                Papa….skaif (translate….move over) (Lil Mister: scramble, kick, wiggle, flip, wiggle…me: sigh)

5:15- peace and quiet

5:17- MAMA….MAMA…ek soek tee (I want tea)

                (me: sigh….get out of bed…make tea)

5:20- peace and quiet

5:21- LJ is awake to eat…insert breast…close eyes

5:25- burp, flip sides….insert breast…close eyes

5:30- burp

5:35- (Lil Mister: wiggle, squirm, wiggle, flip) Mama…ek dudu floor

                Me: okay

5:40- MAMAMAMAMAMAMAMAMA

                Me: WHAT?!?!

                Klar floor dudu, ek speel (I’m done sleeping I want to play)

5:45- grab LJ head back to Lil Misters room.

Why did I think I would sleep in…I’m not sure. I don’t remember changing his nappy in the night. Why is there a nappy on the floor in the hall? What is that smell? Side track to follow smell…..the culprit is found in the bathroom. I did not change his nappy. He took it off and left me a lovely present in the potty. Lay LJ in his crib. Distract Lil Mister with a tractor. Clean potty. Make coffee. Sit down on bedroom floor.

5:50- I attempt to relax to the enlightening sounds of a two year old making car noises. Take time to plan the day. Clean kitchen, do laundry, make breakfast, say goodbye to Ma and brother, clean lounge, scrub oven, do sewing while Lil Mister sleeps.

6:00- why is LJ awake again. OMW….that is a poo-splosion! Okay…move laundry up..must scrub now. Change nappy. What on earth am I eating that can be making your bum do that….oh oh are you kidding me?!? Did you just poo more why I’m wiping you? You…you better not….you are NOT smiling. This is not funny. (gag…cough…gag) Okay it’s funny that you think it’s funny. Stop…I’m suppose to be strong. Do…not…laugh…okay I’m laughing. Let me just drop our shirts in the bathroom sink with some water I’ll scrub them now. First…more coffee.

6:05- sit to drink coffee…..when is everyone going to wake up…yes Lil Mister it feels great for you to ram the hot wheels into my feet. Thank you….I’m slowly loosing it. They’re dragging me in. I cannot fight it any longer…and I’m lost in a world of toys.

6:30- Ma’s awake…I’ll make coffee.

And here is where it goes all to heck….(as if there was much structure so far!)

Now Lil Mister is out of his room. That was the cue. We’re no longer holding him back.

He must eat breakfast. He has medicine to take.

‘Will you eat cereal.’

‘Eat cereal’

‘What cereal?’

‘Cereal?’

‘Choose’ as I take out two boxes.

‘Choose’ as he takes both boxes.

I give up and poor some of each in a bowl.

He takes bowl puts in on his table and goes outside.

‘No, no, no. Cereal eat.’

‘Kick ball’

‘Cereal eat’

‘Ride bike’

‘CEREAL EAT’

Shaking head yes with a sly smile ‘cereal eat’

Okay, we’re back inside. When did his underpants end up in the lounge on the couch? Yes, look at these couches. I must clean them today. Add that to the list. The list….the kitchen….crap the shirts that need scrubbed! I better go do that now.

‘Okay, Lil Mister…eat!’

‘Eat.’

Let me just go to the bathroom. Oh, Pa and Hubby dearest are now awake. Let’s just have coffee first. Boil kettle and go to the bathroom.

Come back to kitchen.

Lil Mister is no where insight. Cereal is still on the table. I hear him…oh he’s in the fridge. Oh now you want yogurt. Fine…okay….just eat!

Make coffee. Sit down…drink coffee.

Get a duvet in washing machine.

LJ is awake again. Okay feed LJ.

Hubby Dearest leaves for work.

Ma wants photos loaded to her phone before she leaves.

Clean some dishes.

Lil Mister has spread yogurt on my window.

Kick a ball outside with Lil Mister.

Say goodbye to Ma.

Make coffee….OMW…it’s 11 o’clock!

Therefore…my day has accomplished very little I planned and the time has slipped through my fingers like it was water. Do you ever have days like this?

....Coffee is all that makes it better....

Shana..

5 for Five Mondays....

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Do you tend to set goals only to see them slide down your priority lists? Do you want to make your goals each week to create a better more efficient you?
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Monday is the day for {5 for Five} with Jenn and Jessica! This link up allows you to come and share your top 5 goals for the week ahead. Link up with us and share what you accomplished last week AND what goals you're setting for yourself the week ahead.  (Still need a little clarification? That's okay! Check out Jessica's summary of the link up here!)

So....I have an obsession with planners, journals, logs, and goals. I feel the insanity of it all is what keeps me sane! With all that I do (and don't do!), it's a great idea if I share some of my weekly goals with you and how I 'attack' them in my daily life. Goals are the structure to my life! {3 for 5} 1) 4x Runs and 4x Cross Training I didn't do to terrible though. I got in 3 runs and 2 cross training sessions. I would have done better but our Ma came to visit the weekend and therefore I didn't run all weekend! :-/ 2) Drink 6x glasses of water Score! And I feel better for having done this. My skin is looking great too! 3) Clean and prep at night! I did this all but one night. I've started this week off good and was on the right track this morning! ;-) 4) Make cookies with Lil Mister. We had so much fun and can't wait to post all about it! 5) Organize kids closets I'm so glad this is done! I feel relieved and have a small project in the house each day to do!
1) 4x Runs and 4x Cross Training I've decided to keep this goal another week. I will not change a goal until I meet it 100%!! I need to focus on my physical health. I LOVE running. If you didn't know that, clickity click that little tabby in the balloon over there >>>>>>>that says running! I have to plan to get this in with two kids and a ful time job, but it is well worth it! 2) Take one night for myself! For a lot of people it would seem with my running that I am spending time focused on me. However, as much as that hour a day is my time it is a different aspect. This night for myself is after the kids have gone to bed and the house is picked up. I just need to crawl into a hot bubble bath, grab a magazine and unwind. Paint my toes when I'm not rushing and let my body relax. It is for the sanity of my entire family!  3) Clean and prep at night! I've decided to keep this goal another week. I will not change a goal until I meet it 100%!! By the time Lil Mister and LJ are asleep, I'm ready to pass out on the couch. However, this ruins my mornings as then I am pressed for time with so much to do and end up not running! So rather I've rallied Hubby Dearest in to help me and we are doing everything at night. Together it takes 30-40 minutes. This is cleaning the kitchen, making lunches, packing school bags, laying out clothes, and ensuring all toys are packed away! It is actually a lot to do if you saw my house by 8 pm! 4) Do a devotion every morning. I used to be very good about my daily devotionals. But during my maternity leave I wasn't checking my emails as regular and fell behind. I need to get back to spending that time with God everyday at the beginning of the day. 5) Establish a morning routine to fit everything in. Winter is quickly approaching here and it will be getting lighter later. I need to soak up the opportunity to run in the am while I still can. I need to establish LJ into a feeding routine that allows me to get out the door in the morning. Come winter, I will crosstrain in the morning and run in the afternoons. LJ is eating at my run time right now so I need to get him moved back by about an hour!   So, there you have it! Those are MY goals for the week ahead! What about you?! What are you setting out to do?!  Link up and let us know! 

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Shana..