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One of the things I enjoyed (most of the time) about working was that it forced me to wisely use what little spare time I had. This week I've been assisting with proctoring achievement tests for the homeschoolers in our church, and it has reminded me somewhat of my working days. The last three days I've examined my calendar each morning to see what errands I could fit into my spare time instead of floating from task to task. (Yes, I can picture my fellow "mother friends" tilting their heads in puzzlement as such a crazy concept. One of the few blessings of being childless...my time is mostly my own.)

So here's a run-down of this crazy week:

Monday night: swept, scrubbed and revarnished the exposed wood in front of the computer desk (which is why I haven't been on-line this week).
Tuesday: Testing in the am, garden shopping at Lowes, second coat of varnish on the floors, planting plants all afternoon, out with hubby and Mom-in-law, laundry
Wednesday: Testing in the am, laundry, Kohl's, Staples, post office, dry cleaners, grocery store, church
Scheduled events for the rest of this week:
Thursday: Testing in the am, gym, laundry, more yard work, clean house, sewing
Friday: Gym, deliver plants to a friend, sew, cook for company

And while I've gotten a lot accomplished, I've also slept quite soundly every night! The downside is my brain has been more active at night. I've had some very unusual dreams, from Lydia asking if Connor can take Kimberly's achievement test one day because Kimberly has a birthday party to attend to a group of people arguing over whether or not Linus has heartworm. And speaking of pets: we have one egg hatching in the duck house and now have seven eggs in the incubator.

And life moves on.
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Lydia said…
LOL!!!! Yes, Connor would love to take Kimberly's test!!!! Thank you SOOOOO VERY much for organizing and overseeing all the testing. I VERY much appreciate it. I'm wondering what my schedule would look like if I actually wrote it all down.....especially when I spend over an hour just holding Mira down....an hour when I could be folding laundry....AUUUUUGHHHH! Bet me schedule would make me look lazy. I admire you- you are a busy, hard worker! If I had no children, I would be eating chocolates and reading books ALL THE TIME. Honest:)

Word verification: SWAREDUC: A cursing bird
April 22, 2010 at 9:15 AM
Jack said…
I'd like your schedule for a week....sounds like fun, especially going to the gym. I really miss that. I should write my schedule down....maybe I'd be more proud of myself and it would truly show what I do!
April 22, 2010 at 10:40 AM
sara said…
You have had a very productive week! Thanks for organizing the testing! It went very well!
April 22, 2010 at 5:22 PM
Jennifer said…
jack's comment was mine...sorry
April 23, 2010 at 2:10 PM
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