Where Does the Time Go?

I should know better. I really should. But, every time I’m surprised how fast the week flies by and how little gets done on my To-Do list. I’m a work-from-home mom that has trouble remembering I can’t work, clean, and watch two kids all at the same time.

This week, however, I thought it could be done. With the kids enrolled in a YMCA day camp for 3 whole hours every day, I thought I’d have all the time in the world. I was mistaken.

Sunday night, I got a little too eager and started my plan. I would do my “work” work in the early morning hours, and then tackle the “home” work while the kids were at camp. I fantasized about running errands on my own, de-cluttering toys, scrubbing toilets–even washing windows. Sick, I know.

I jotted down my schedule thinking I’d have no problem sticking to it. Well, here’s my original plan and what actually happened.

Monday
On the list:
1. Go to grocery store
2. Clean both kid’s room
3. Clean upstairs bathroom

What happened: After dropping the kids off at the Y. I drove off into the sunset… in the direction of the grocery store. Freedom! After spending an hour and a half shopping, I arrived home. Feeling pretty tired, I sat down for a quick soda and snack. The break didn’t last long. A client called about a new job. After I got off the phone, another client called to talk. After that conversation, I had one hour left to clean. I managed to clean, dust, and vacuum the girl’s room.

Tuesday
On the list:
1. Clean my bedroom
2. Clean master bathroom
3. Clean laundry room/mudroom
4. Pay Macy’s bill

What happened: Well, this day was blown to hell from the start. I was derailed because I needed to take my Dad’s car to the mechanic. We promised the buyer we’d replace the serpentine belt. Something I thought my husband could easily do on his own. Wrong. So I quickly rescheduled my day to run some errands while I was out of the house. I stopped at Macy’s first to pay my bill. Then dropped off the car, and walked next door to the shopping center to buy a wedding gift for this weekend and run some errands for vacation. At least I completed one thing off today’s list!

Wednesday
On the list:
1. Clean living room
2. Clean kitchen
3. Clean family room

What happened: I managed to de-clutter the toy box in the living room. Dust a little. And then I have no idea what else? I must have blacked out.

Thursday
On the list:
1. Run errands for vacation.
2. Buy wedding gift.

What happened: To much of my surprise, I already completed these things on Tuesday. And, I managed to clean the boy’s room in the morning. But, I still had a whole bunch of other stuff leftover. Alas, a distraction showed up on my doorstep. A surprise from Nintendo! Of course, I had to set it up right away. (WiiHoo! I’ll write about it very soon.) With some time to spare, I cleaned up the family room and my bedroom. Then I stopped at the bank on the way to pick up the kids.

Friday
On the list:
1. Clean windows
2. Clean wood floor
3. Prepare for dinner guest

What actually happened: Well, I have the whole day still ahead of me. Maybe I should stop blogging and wrap ’em up:

1. Clean upstairs bathroom
2. Clean master bathroom
3. Clean laundry room/mud room
4. Clean kitchen
5. Clean windows
6. Clean wood floor
7. Prepare for dinner guest

Can I dooo it? No, I can’t!