This week I am settling into our new school schedule and preparing for Stella’s big first day tomorrow.  She has been counting down the days, and even fibbed to Brady on Sunday that the school had called and decided to start Kindergarten on Tuesday in stead of Thursday… ha!  I think she thought if she said it out loud, it might come true.  She was quite disappointed to find out that’s not how things work.

I always dread the ending of Summer, but find quickly that I do enjoy the routine of having school in session.  I miss my little girls when they’re away, but I remember it’s easier going grocery shopping minus one or two. 😉

I am trying (always) to get my house on a better routine as well.  Laundry is something I can never quite stay on top of.  A cousin of mine mentioned on Instagram that it was her favorite chore, so I quickly asked how she does it.  She does all her laundry on Monday, including folding and putting away.  She loves how accomplished she feels and doesn’t have to do it again for 6 more days.  I tried her method this week, spending my entire Monday folding and putting away my family’s clothes.  Every last basket was emptied and our drawers were filled.  It really was a great feeling, and one I hope I can stick to.

I have also kept good on my promise to have “home days” where I stay at home all day and don’t leave.  This means organizing my errands together so I’m not rushing out of the house everyday to do last minute things.  This has proven to be so much more productive, and has really slowed things down at our house, which we needed!

I wasn’t sure how I would mange being a mother of multiple children, with school schedules and after school activities, maintaining a household and a marriage.  There was a time that this life seemed so overwhelming to me, but I am finding that I really enjoy it.  My hands are busy with work that fills my tank right up.  That is a great feeling.

(skirt : blue linen boutique | moccs : sweet n swag)