I am so sorry, Jean! Our appliances have similar timing when it comes to dh being out of town or whenever we are really tight on money!

9:30pm update....Our extended family just left. The party was great, but I am exhausted. As soon as they were down the driveway, I was upstairs putting on pajamas. I am now settled on the couch and do not plan on moving until I'm ready to go upstairs to bed. wrap presents vacuum move dog crate to clean behind & underneath it empty & reload dishwasher clean kitchen & downstairs bathroom clean upstairs bathrooms (sweep, mop, wipe down counters) fold load of laundry from last night do 1 more load of laundry make sure hamburger meat is thawed once meat is thawed, patty it into burgers dd16 - pick up Dorothy costume from friend (for Trunk or Treat on Sunday) dd16 - pick up yellow posterboard (Dollar Store) make cole slaw clean kitchen table & put away all school materials sweep kitchen floor buy or make birthday cards put extra toys from living room into the kids' playhouse outside dd16 - Chemistry class (12:45-2:15) get neighbor's daughter off the school bus (4:10-4:40) family birthday party (5-8pm?) get dd16 and dh packed for Habitat for Humanity work project tomorrow (pack lunches, etc) (fill out online safety form) make sure ds' soccer uniform is clean for his game tomorrow send email to greeters at church for this Sunday SLEEP

I am up after 9 hours of sleep trying to get rid of a hideous migraine that came on last night after dinner. I know the cause is stress and lack of sleep. The headache is gone this morning, but I feel like I've been hit by a truck. As much as I want to take it easy today, I have a lot of things that I simply have to get done (I'm hosting a family birthday party for my dad this evening and the house HAS to be clean, presents wrapped, food made). I think I'm going to put the schoolwork on hold for today and just stick with the things that must be done. I cannot have a "migraine relapse" or a rebound headache...there simply isn't time in my day for that. wrap presents vacuum move dog crate to clean behind & underneath it empty & reload dishwasher clean kitchen & downstairs bathroom clean upstairs bathrooms (sweep, mop, wipe down counters) fold load of laundry from last night do 1 more load of laundry make sure hamburger meat is thawed once meat is thawed, patty it into burgers dd16 - pick up Dorothy costume from friend (for Trunk or Treat on Sunday) dd16 - pick up yellow posterboard (Dollar Store) make cole slaw clean kitchen table & put away all school materials sweep kitchen floor buy or make birthday cards put extra toys from living room into the kids' playhouse outside dd16 - Chemistry class (12:45-2:15) get neighbor's daughter off the school bus (4:10-4:40) family birthday party (5-8pm?) get dd16 and dh packed for Habitat for Humanity work project tomorrow (pack lunches, etc) (fill out online safety form) make sure ds' soccer uniform is clean for his game tomorrow send email to greeters at church for this Sunday SLEEP

almost 3pm check-in Good day so far! daycare child arrives (8am) school: dd6: math, reading, Phonics, Spanish dd9: TT, FLL/WWE, handwriting, reading, Megawords, States & capitals memorization, Spanish ds: TT, writing, reading, States & capitals memorization, English dd16: APUSH, AP Language, Pre-Calc, Chem, Govt get wrapping paper & cards for dad (bday celebration with family is on Friday) history & geography for dd9 and ds have dd9 finish her poster phone conversation with pastor about me leading new ministry group 2 mile run for dd9 and dd16 2 loads of laundry IN PROGRESS call to register dd6 for Daisy troop (finally found one at our church that is accepting new girls) Called & left msg. Awaiting return phone call dd9 art class (12pm-1pm) grocery shopping while dd9 is at art class make appt for dd16 to get fitted for new pointe shoes naptime for daycare child haircuts for dd6 and ds? daycare child gets picked up (4:30?) dd16 dance class 4:30-5:30 get necessary items for kids' Halloween costumes (we have a "trunk or treat" event at church this Sunday evening, so they need their costumes for that) help dd16 come up with a theme & decorations for her car for trunk or treat dinner prep take hamburger meat out of deep freezer for tomorrow night's dinner household chores (vacuum downstairs, wipe down kitchen & bathroom counters, empty & reload dishwasher, ) create sign up doc for greeter's ministry at church drop donation letter off at grocery store/pick up 150 paper grocery bags for Thanksgiving ministry purchase additional spines for history program

I've worked nights for almost 4 years now (usually only a few nights per week, but I also do childcare during the day, so I don't have the ability to sleep in past 7am. Honestly, you're going to have to make some compromises. If you work till midnight, you need to be in bed by 1am. Sleep till 8. That's 7 hours of sleep. Get up, get dinner ready in the crockpot. Set on low and it will be ready for 5:30 dinner. Wake your children up ....don't wait for them to get up on their own. Start school by 9, 9:30 at the latest. That would give you an adequate amount of time for schoolwork. and hopefully allow you to get your children back on track, academically. That would still give you a little free time in the afternoon to either take a quick rest or get housework done before dinner & work. You need to communicate your needs to your dh. If he wants you to continue working, then he's going to have to be on board with helping--especially getting the kids to bed at a decent hour.

Happy Thursday! My morning started off well--checked for October SAT scores (available online now) and found out that dd16 raised her scores by 130 points and exceeded the goal that we had initially set! I'm so proud of her! I'm not sure if we'll even make her take it again or not. She will have to take the ACT again since that meets our state's testing requirements for annual homeschool testing. daycare child arrives (8am) school: dd6: math, reading, Phonics dd9: TT, FLL/WWE, handwriting, reading, Megawords, States & capitals memorization ds: TT, writing, reading, States & capitals memorization, English dd16: APUSH, AP Language, Pre-Calc, Chem, Govt get wrapping paper & cards for dad (bday celebration with family is on Friday) history & geography for dd9 and ds have dd9 finish her poster phone conversation with pastor about me leading new ministry group 2 mile run for dd9 and dd16 2 loads of laundry call to register dd6 for Daisy troop (finally found one at our church that is accepting new girls) dd9 art class (12pm-1pm) make appt for dd16 to get fitted for new pointe shoes haircuts for dd6 and ds? daycare child gets picked up (4:30?) dd16 dance class 4:30-5:30 get necessary items for kids' Halloween costumes (we have a "trunk or treat" event at church this Sunday evening, so they need their costumes for that) help dd16 come up with a theme & decorations for her car for trunk or treat dinner prep take hamburger meat out of deep freezer for tomorrow night's dinner household chores (vacuum downstairs, wipe down kitchen & bathroom counters, empty & reload dishwasher, ) create sign up doc for greeter's ministry at church drop donation letter off at grocery store/pick up 150 paper grocery bags for Thanksgiving ministry purchase additional spines for history program

8:30pm update: The evening has improved and I've gotten more things marked off my list. DH ended up not having to work at his second job this evening, so we went out to dinner with our two younger girls while the older kids were at Bible study at church. DD9-running club practice (3 miles) (9:30-10:45) ds- Spanish class (11-12) dd16 - Spanish Class (12:45-2:15) pick up daycare child from preschool (12:55) school: dd6: math, reading, dd9: TT, handwriting, reading,Megawords, fun Halloween graphing projects, States & capitals memorization ds: TT, writing, reading, States & capitals memorization dd16: APUSH, AP Language, Pre-Calc, Chem, Govt get bday present for my dad get wrapping paper & cards for dad (bday celebration with family is on Friday) history & geography for dd9 and ds 1 load of laundry household chores (vacuum downstairs, vacuum stairs, wipe down kitchen & bathroom counters, empty & reload dishwasher, clean toilets) create sign up doc for greeter's ministry at church thank you notes for two friends make a treat bag for a friend having a rough week drop donation letter off at grocery store help dd9 make a poster for her bronze project for GS IN PROGRESS drop items off at dance studio: check for costume fees, candy for auction basket, table, extension cord, 3 packs baby wipes, and 24 cans of soda for auction look to purchase additional spines for history program put together a treat basket for a friend who is having a really rough week children's choir & musical practice at church (4-6) dd16 and ds have small group Bible study (6:30-8) go to work (cleaning job) (9pm-1am)

So far, today has not been very productive. I feel like I'm chasing my tail. I'm tired and feel like I'm juggling too many things at once. I'm going to muddle my way through the remainder of the day and pray that I get enough sleep tonight to make tomorrow feel less daunting. DD9-running club practice (3 miles) (9:30-10:45) ds- Spanish class (11-12) dd16 - Spanish Class (12:45-2:15) pick up daycare child from preschool (12:55) school: dd6: math, reading, dd9: TT, handwriting, reading,Megawords, fun Halloween graphing projects, States & capitals memorization ds: TT, writing, reading, States & capitals memorization dd16: APUSH, AP Language, Pre-Calc, Chem, Govt get bday present for my dad get wrapping paper & cards for dad (bday celebration with family is on Friday) history & geography for dd9 and ds 1 load of laundry household chores (vacuum downstairs, vacuum stairs, wipe down kitchen & bathroom counters, empty & reload dishwasher, clean toilets) create sign up doc for greeter's ministry at church thank you notes for two friends drop donation letter off at grocery store help dd9 make a poster for her bronze project for GS IN PROGRESS drop items off at dance studio: check for costume fees, candy for auction basket, table, extension cord, 3 packs baby wipes, and 24 cans of soda for auction look to purchase additional spines for history program put together a treat basket for a friend who is having a really rough week children's choir & musical practice at church (4-6) dd16 and ds have small group Bible study (6:30-8) go to work (cleaning job) (9pm-1am)

I feel like I have a hangover from being so productive yesterday. I am so tired this morning. I'm hoping to fight my way out of the fog this morning so I can get a lot done today! We have a lot to do away from home today, so I scheduled a little less schoolwork. DD9-running club practice (3 miles) (9:30-10:45) ds- Spanish class (11-12) dd16 - Spanish Class (12:45-2:15) pick up daycare child from preschool (12:55) school: dd6: math, reading, dd9: TT, handwriting, reading, fun Halloween graphing projects, States & capitals memorization ds: TT, writing, reading, States & capitals memorization dd16: APUSH, AP Language, Pre-Calc, Chem, Govt get bday present for my dad get wrapping paper & cards for dad (bday celebration with family is on Friday) history & geography for dd9 and ds 1 load of laundry household chores (vacuum downstairs, vacuum stairs, wipe down kitchen & bathroom counters, empty & reload dishwasher) create sign up doc for greeter's ministry at church thank you notes for two friends type letter seeking donation of paper bags from grocery store for Thanksgiving meal delivery set up ministry meeting for next week drop donation letter off at grocery store naptime for daycare child help dd9 make a poster for her bronze project for GS drop items off at dance studio: check for costume fees, candy for auction basket, table, extension cord, 3 packs baby wipes, and 24 cans of soda for auction look to purchase additional spines for history program put together a treat basket for a friend who is having a really rough week children's choir & musical practice at church (4-6) dd16 and ds have small group Bible study (6:30-8) go to work (cleaning job) (9pm-1am)

Jean, the schoolwork and housework will still be there tomorrow...and the next day...and the next day.... Focus on getting well and taking care of your health!

9:30pm This has quite possibly been the most productive day I've had in a long time! :hurray: :thumbup: I'm going to sleep well tonight! daycare child returns (they've been on vacation) history & geography for dd9 and ds school: dd6: phonics, math, reading, flashcards, dd9: TT, WWE, FLL, handwriting, reading, MUS final exam, fun Halloween graphing projects, States & capitals memorization ds: TT, writing, reading, Spanish homework, science, typing, States & capitals memorization dd16: APUSH, AP Language, Pre-Calc, Spanish homework, Chem reading & chapter questions get bday present for my dad get wrapping paper & cards for dad (bday celebration with family is on Friday) 1 load of laundry household chores (vacuum downstairs, vacuum stairs, wipe down kitchen & bathroom counters, empty & reload dishwasher, wash pots & knives from last night's dinner) clean off front porch & sweep away cobwebs dinner prep (dh has to work at his second job and then go to a Bible study, so it will just be me and the kids for dinner--I'll probably do something easy) send email regarding Thanksgiving meal at church (my husband and I are in charge of feeding about 750 people in our community this year :willy_nilly: ) create google doc for greeter's ministry at church Going to need dh to show me how to create this! thank you notes for two friends type letter seeking donation of paper bags from grocery store for Thanksgiving meal delivery set up ministry meeting for next week drop donation letter off at grocery store naptime for daycare child help dd9 make a poster for her bronze project for GS 2 mile run for dd9 and dd16 3 mile run for ds shower for dd9 clean downstairs windows Yikes, they were really dirty! Might need to go over them again to get them "really" clean. We ran out of windex, so I couldn't go over them again! Still need to do the upstairs windows. write check for costume fees & send it with dd16 to dance studio Wrote it out, but forget to give it to dd16 before she left for class. pick up candy for auction basket & send to dance studio with dd16 Haven't left the house yet today, but I will pick it up later this evening and bring it to the studio tomorrow. dd16 - dance classes (4-5) daycare child gets picked up (5pm) ds - soccer practice 5:30-6:45pm exercise at the Y while ds is at soccer shower for ds bathtime (quite a task with the cast on her arm) for dd6 make pumpkin bread It's in the oven and the whole house smells divine! make quiche In Progress! We're going to have a yummy cowboy quiche for breakfast laminate picture for dd6 (if she finishes them today) She didn't finish, so we'll hold this over until tomorrow's list look to purchase additional spines for history program put together a "boo basket" for a friend who needs some cheering up Started, will finish tomorrow get table, extension cord, 3 packs baby wipes, and 24 cans of soda to drop off at dance studio tomorrow for silent auction/fall festival being held this weekend Will do this on Wednesday morning grade dd16's Pre-Calc test

Ack! I feel like I keep adding to my list. So even though we're being productive, I don't feel like I'm making much headway. daycare child returns (they've been on vacation) history & geography for dd9 and ds school: dd6: phonics, math, reading, flashcards, dd9: TT, WWE, FLL, handwriting, reading, MUS final exam, fun Halloween graphing projects, States & capitals memorization ds: TT, writing, reading, Spanish homework, science, typing, States & capitals memorization dd16: APUSH, AP Language, Pre-Calc, Spanish homework, Chem reading & chapter questions get bday present for my dad get wrapping paper & cards for dad (bday celebration with family is on Friday) 1 load of laundry household chores (vacuum downstairs, vacuum stairs, wipe down kitchen & bathroom counters, empty & reload dishwasher, wash pots & knives from last night's dinner) clean off front porch & sweep away cobwebs dinner prep (dh has to work at his second job and then go to a Bible study, so it will just be me and the kids for dinner--I'll probably do something easy) send email regarding Thanksgiving meal at church (my husband and I are in charge of feeding about 750 people in our community this year :willy_nilly: ) create google doc for greeter's ministry at church Going to need dh to show me how to create this! thank you notes for two friends type letter seeking donation of paper bags from grocery store for Thanksgiving meal delivery set up ministry meeting for next week drop donation letter off at grocery store naptime for daycare child help dd9 make a poster for her bronze project for GS 2 mile run for dd9 and dd16 3 mile run for ds shower for dd9 clean downstairs windows Yikes, they were really dirty! Might need to go over them again to get them "really" clean. We ran out of windex, so I couldn't go over them again! Still need to do the upstairs windows. write check for costume fees & send it with dd16 to dance studio Wrote it out, but forget to give it to dd16 before she left for class. pick up candy for auction basket & send to dance studio with dd16 Haven't left the house yet today, but I will pick it up later this evening and bring it to the studio tomorrow. dd16 - dance classes (4-5) daycare child gets picked up (5pm) ds - soccer practice 5:30-6:45pm exercise at the Y while ds is at soccer shower for ds bathtime (quite a task with the cast on her arm) for dd6 make pumpkin bread It's in the oven and the whole house smells divine! make quiche laminate picture for dd6 (if she finishes them today) look to purchase additional spines for history program put together a "boo basket" for a friend who needs some cheering up get table, extension cord, 3 packs baby wipes, and 24 cans of soda to drop off at dance studio tomorrow for silent auction/fall festival being held this weekend

(((hugs))) Try to take it easy, Jean, so that you can get through this "crossroads" and on the road to recovery!

12:30pm update: Almost time to take a break for lunch....we've had a fairly productive morning. It's difficult to find a balance between getting housework done and plodding through our planned schoolwork. Adding a daycare child into the mix only makes that more difficult! I'm praying that she takes a nap this afternoon so I can do schoolwork with my 6 year old (who has been playing with daycare child most of the morning). daycare child returns (they've been on vacation) history & geography for dd9 and ds school: dd6: phonics, math, reading, dd9: TT, WWE, FLL, handwriting, reading, MUS final exam, Spanish? ds: TT, writing, reading, Spanish homework, science, typing dd16: APUSH, AP Language, Pre-Calc, Spanish homework, Chem reading & chapter questions get bday present for my dad get wrapping paper & cards for dad (bday celebration with family is on Friday) 1 load of laundry household chores (vacuum downstairs, vacuum stairs, wipe down kitchen & bathroom counters, empty & reload dishwasher, wash pots & knives from last night's dinner) clean off front porch & sweep away cobwebs dinner prep (dh has to work at his second job and then go to a Bible study, so it will just be me and the kids for dinner--I'll probably do something easy) send email regarding Thanksgiving meal at church (my husband and I are in charge of feeding about 750 people in our community this year :willy_nilly: ) create google doc for greeter's ministry at church Going to need dh to show me how to create this! thank you notes for two friends type letter seeking donation of paper bags from grocery store for Thanksgiving meal delivery drop donation letter off at grocery store naptime for daycare child :sleep: help dd9 make a poster for her bronze project for GS write check for costume fees & send it with dd16 to dance studio pick up candy for auction basket & send to dance studio with dd16 dd16 - dance classes (4-5) daycare child gets picked up (5pm) ds - soccer practice 5:30-6:45pm make pumpkin bread make quiche laminate picture for dd6 (if she finishes them today) look to purchase additional spines for history program put together a "boo basket" for a friend who needs some cheering up get table, extension cord, 3 packs baby wipes, and 24 cans of soda to drop off at dance studio tomorrow for silent auction/fall festival being held this weekend

Happy Tuesday, friends! Some of the items on my agenda today are "carry-overs" from yesterday's list. daycare child returns (they've been on vacation) history & geography for dd9 and ds school: dd6: phonics, math, reading, Spanish? dd9: TT, WWE, FLL, handwriting, reading, MUS final exam, Spanish? ds: TT, writing, reading, Spanish homework, science dd16: APUSH, AP Language, Pre-Calc, Spanish homework, Chem reading & chapter questions get bday present for my dad get wrapping paper & cards for dad (bday celebration with family is on Friday) 1 load of laundry household chores (vacuum downstairs, vacuum stairs, wipe down kitchen & bathroom counters, empty & reload dishwasher, wash pots & knives from last night's dinner) clean off front porch & sweep away cobwebs dinner prep (dh has to work at his second job and then go to a Bible study, so it will just be me and the kids for dinner--I'll probably do something easy) send email regarding Thanksgiving meal at church (my husband and I are in charge of feeding about 750 people in our community this year :willy_nilly: ) create google doc for greeter's ministry at church Going to need dh to show me how to create this! thank you notes for two friends help dd9 make a poster for her bronze project for GS dd16 - dance classes (4-5) daycare child gets picked up (5pm) ds - soccer practice 5:30-6:45pm make pumpkin bread make quiche laminate picture for dd6 (if she finishes them today) look to purchase additional spines for history program

9pm update.... dd16 Govt. class (9-10:30am) history & geography for dd9 and ds school: dd6: phonics, math, reading, Spanish? dd9: TT, WWE, FLL, handwriting, reading, MUS test, Spanish? ds: TT, English, writing, reading, Spanish homework, science dd16: APUSH, AP Language, Pre-Calc, Spanish homework, Chem homework get bday present for my dad pay bill 1 load of laundry household chores (vacuum, wipe down kitchen & bathroom counters) run to grocery store for garlic cloves and italian bread to go with dinner dinner prep send email regarding Thanksgiving meal at church (my husband and I are in charge of feeding about 750 people in our community this year :willy_nilly: ) create google doc for greeter's ministry at church thank you notes for two friends help dd9 make a poster for her bronze project for GS mop kitchen floor take dd6 shoe shopping dd6- dance class (4-5pm) dd16 - dance classes (4:30-8:45) dd9 - Girl Scouts (6:30-8pm) ds & dh- Boy Scouts (7:30-9pm) make pumpkin bread? laminate picture for dd6 request needed literature/history books from interlibrary loan Requested Week 1 resources, will add week 2's resources later look to purchase additional spines for history program

2pm update: Changed a few things on my list. It's beginning to feel like a never-ending list! dd16 Govt. class (9-10:30am) history & geography for dd9 and ds school: dd6: phonics, math, reading, Spanish? dd9: TT, WWE, FLL, handwriting, reading, MUS test, Spanish? ds: TT, English, writing, reading, Spanish homework, science dd16: APUSH, AP Language, Pre-Calc, Spanish homework, Chem homework get bday present for my dad pay bill 1 load of laundry household chores (vacuum, wipe down kitchen & bathroom counters) run to grocery store for garlic cloves and italian bread to go with dinner dinner prep send email regarding Thanksgiving meal at church (my husband and I are in charge of feeding about 750 people in our community this year :willy_nilly: ) create google doc for greeter's ministry at church thank you notes for two friends help dd9 make a poster for her bronze project for GS mop kitchen floor take dd6 shoe shopping dd6- dance class (4-5pm) dd16 - dance classes (4:30-8:45) dd9 - Girl Scouts (6:30-8pm) ds & dh- Boy Scouts (7:30-9pm) make pumpkin bread? laminate picture for dd6 request needed literature/history books from interlibrary loan Requested Week 1 resources, will add week 2's resources later look to purchase additional spines for history program

Tress, don't worry, we do it with lots of help from other members of our church. We've helped with it for about 8-10 years, but this is our first time being in charge of all the food. (Another member is in charge of the delivery routes and drivers). It will make for a very busy November for us!

Wow, it's Monday already??!? I'm not ready! :ohmy: :sad: Ok, whine over....putting on my big girl panties and tackling the week ahead! :smash: We're off to a bit of a slow start, but here's what is ahead... dd16 Govt. class (9-10:30am) history for dd9 and ds school: dd6: phonics, math, reading, Spanish? dd9: TT, WWE, FLL, handwriting, reading, MUS test, Spanish? ds: TT, English, writing, reading, Spanish homework, science dd16: APUSH, AP Language, Pre-Calc, Spanish homework, Chem homework get bday present for my dad pay bill 1 load of laundry household chores (vacuum, wipe down kitchen & bathroom counters) dinner prep send email regarding Thanksgiving meal at church (my husband and I are in charge of feeding about 750 people in our community this year :willy_nilly: ) create google doc for greeter's ministry at church thank you notes for two friends help dd9 make a poster for her bronze project for GS mop kitchen floor take dd6 shoe shopping dd6- dance class (4-5pm) dd16 - dance classes (4:30-8:45) dd9 - Girl Scouts (6:30-8pm) ds & dh- Boy Scouts (7:30-9pm) make pumpkin bread? laminate picture for dd6

So - what does your family eat when the mom is sick? Sick? We're allowed to get sick and not cook? Unless I'm hospitalized, life usually has to go on. And how do you entertain yourself when you're sick? See above What day is your garbage pick up day? We don't have trash pick-up. We live in a rural area, so we would have to pay for trash service through a private company. We opt to make a dump run once a week. I hope you feel better, Jean!

11:30pm update: Had planned to stay up and wait for dh and dd9 to get home from their church activity, but I'm too tired! Calling it a night.,.,., exercise at Y school (math/English) take kids to Chick-fil-a for lunch pick up 80 lbs of chicken breasts (1pm) trim, slice, and repackage chicken breasts into 3 lb packages with FoodSaver / organize in deep freezer fold & put away laundry that I washed last night do 1 more load of laundry (then I'll be all caught up....at least for a few hours!) empty/reload dishwasher vacuum upstairs (including stairs) pick up Gatorade bottles for ds' soccer game tomorrow/pack snacks dd9 has a church activity tonight (pizza, corn maze, midnight bowling, and then going for ice cream. Dh is chaperoning. They are not staying for the overnight "lock-in" portion because dd has her last soccer game in the morning). While they are gone, I need to find something "fun" to do with the other kids (according to dd6, who is very jealous that she can't go on the church event (too young). mop kitchen & bathroom floors pack soccer bags for Saturday morning (two games for ds and 1 game for dd9)

2pm check-in exercise at Y school (math/English) take kids to Chick-fil-a for lunch pick up 80 lbs of chicken breasts (1pm) trim, slice, and repackage chicken breasts into 3 lb packages with FoodSaver / organize in deep freezer fold & put away laundry that I washed last night do 1 more load of laundry (then I'll be all caught up....at least for a few hours!) empty/reload dishwasher vacuum upstairs (including stairs) pick up Gatorade bottles for ds' soccer game tomorrow/pack snacks dd9 has a church activity tonight (pizza, corn maze, midnight bowling, and then going for ice cream. Dh is chaperoning. They are not staying for the overnight "lock-in" portion because dd has her last soccer game in the morning). While they are gone, I need to find something "fun" to do with the other kids (according to dd6, who is very jealous that she can't go on the church event (too young). mop kitchen & bathroom floors pack soccer bags for Saturday morning (two games for ds and 1 game for dd9)

finish breakfast/clean kitchen school: dd6: phonics, math, reading, dd9: WWE/FLL, MUS, TT, handwriting, Megawords, story writing assignment/editing ds: English, math, science, dd16: Chem, Pre-Calc, APUSH history for dd9 and ds finish cleaning master bedroom/finding new homes for out of place items assembled trundle drawer for dds' room moved desk & bookshelf moved dd9's dresser dusted girls' bedroom (YUCK!) sweep bathrooms 2 loads of laundry vacuum return library book pay dance costume fees get stamps/mail bills make chili in the crockpot make cornbread & rice ds: 2 mile hill run dd16: 2 mile bike ride dd16: dance class 4:30-5:30 dd9: soccer practice 6-7 dd16: extra dance practice 8-9 (dh or I will have to drive her since she can't drive home after 9pm with her provisional license) go to Walmart or grocery store (we're out of toilet paper!) :crying:

:hurray: :hurray: Yay, it's Friday!!! :hurray: :hurray: We have a few things to finish up today (leftover from other days this week), but then we will be in "weekend mode!" exercise at Y school (math/English) pick up 80 lbs of chicken breasts (1pm) trim, slice, and repackage chicken breasts into 3 lb packages with FoodSaver / organize in deep freezer fold & put away laundry that I washed last night do 1 more load of laundry (then I'll be all caught up....at least for a few hours!) empty/reload dishwasher vacuum upstairs (including stairs) pick up Gatorade bottles for ds' soccer game tomorrow/pack snacks dd9 has a church activity tonight (pizza, corn maze, midnight bowling, and then going for ice cream. Dh is chaperoning. They are not staying for the overnight "lock-in" portion because dd has her last soccer game in the morning). While they are gone, I need to find something "fun" to do with the other kids (according to dd6, who is very jealous that she can't go on the church event (too young). mop kitchen & bathroom floors pack soccer bags for Saturday morning (two games for ds and 1 game for dd9)

4:45pm update: I've been much more productive than I had planned! :hurray: :hurray: finish breakfast/clean kitchen school: dd6: phonics, math, reading, dd9: WWE/FLL, MUS, TT, handwriting, Megawords, story writing assignment/editing ds: English, math, science, dd16: Chem, Pre-Calc, APUSH history for dd9 and ds finish cleaning master bedroom/finding new homes for out of place items assembled trundle drawer for dds' room moved desk & bookshelf moved dd9's dresser dusted girls' bedroom (YUCK!) sweep bathrooms 2 loads of laundry vacuum return library book pay dance costume fees get stamps/mail bills make chili in the crockpot make cornbread & rice ds: 2 mile hill run dd16: 2 mile bike ride dd16: dance class 4:30-5:30 dd9: soccer practice 6-7 dd16: extra dance practice 8-9 (dh or I will have to drive her since she can't drive home after 9pm with her provisional license) go to Walmart or grocery store (we're out of toilet paper!) :crying: