I was highly motivated

For about the last week, I'd been feeling highly motivated to get our house in order.  For the most part things are, but I was talking really cleaning and organizing.  Things that take hours to do, not just a little bit of time here and there.  It's also something that I find I can do better when other people aren't home, although that isn't imperative.  I do however, need to not be transporting to activities.  Needless to say, those specific requirements are not easy to come by in our house!

Sunday, I was delighted that our annual church meeting was half the length I expected.  Although Robert had to work that evening, I had nowhere else I needed to be the rest of the day.  I was rather indifferent about the football games so I wasn't concerned about making sure I saw most of them, and I began to work with my motivation high!  I got a lot done in my bedroom and the kids even commented that they were impressed I was throwing things out.  I made dinner, and because Robert doesn't have to be there until 7:00 we enjoyed eating together, and I still had time to sit and relax since I had to wait up for him to get home from work.

I kept my eye open for sub jobs, but nothing was appearing.  Later into Sunday evening, and art job opened.  I really prefer being in "regular" classrooms.  I'm not a fan of art and gym, and the things kids usually enjoy the most.  Often, there is a lack of structure, and that tends to not work well with my Type A personality.  I told Andrew I would take the job if no one else did, but hoped that either something else would open up for me or that someone would take the job.  I was pleased to see when I got up yesterday that someone did, and there was nothing else available for me.  It took lots of checking to convince myself that I would be home, but indeed I was!  I allowed myself to close my eyes for a bit, but couldn't really sleep so I got up and really got some things done that needed to be done.  I was so excited about having the entire day spread out before me.  In fact, I had nowhere that I needed to be the entire day!  I was practically giddy about that!  I couldn't remember the last time that happened, although I know it was back to at least October.  I also knew that I would be working today, and that helped me to not put things off.  I was thrilled with how much work I got done in the kitchen and how much laundry was handled.  Everyone commented on how nice things looked as well.  It was so nice to have a day to be able to do that...and there might even be a few more coming up!