August 9, 2022 - Tuesday

Ollie would not take this sweatshirt off, despite the heat!!

I had a productive day. I wasn't sure I'd make it to playgroup this morning because I have so much going on right now, but I did! Thankfully it was at Fancyburg. I'm not sure I would have gone if it had been further away. I also took care of the hot tub, cut Ben's and Jonas's hair, worked, cooked dinner, tailored Ben's suit, and mommed all day. The whole week is packed just like today was. It's not a bad thing, but it's busy!

I've been thinking a lot about plans lately. Plans for the near future and, of course, plans for next year, when it's moving time. Are we going to get a good property? What is it going to cost us? Will all of the kids even be able to get enrolled at Calumet or will they be too full? Should I homeschool when it's time for high school? If I do, how will I make sure the kids are getting enough socialization? Should I focus on native plants for my future property? How hard will it be to have bees? What if I have an angry hive rather than a friendly hive? I can't wait for fall. I'm so tired of being hot! How will I fit in everything I need to fit in? I need to start the dates with the kids back up! I should be reading my Bible every morning. Why can't I commit to something so simple??? I need to get better at Photoshop. Will I fail miserably at doing something special for my parent's upcoming anniversary...like I ALWAYS do? So many thoughts running through my head all the time lately!

I'm hoping I sleep better tonight than I did last night. I've really been struggling with falling asleep in my own bed. I slept great on vacation, but I'm hot as hell and an insomniac in my own bed. 



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