Well, it's been one week since he's been gone. Don't worry, I don't think this will be an every week update, but it's always hardest when you are first separated!
I've gotten myself way more involved this week than I think I ever would with Hubby around. I'm just trying to maintain my own peace of mind, and at the same time, trying so desperately to keep this house in order. A task I am so miserably failing! It'll get there, and That's the way I look at it. This is MY home, if it's messy, OH WELL! I have two kids, and I'm here on my own, trying to figure out my path, and also my schedules. I know full well, however, that if the house were neater, I wouldn't be so stressed. So that's one of my goals this weekend. To get this home in working order again. So I'm not so overwhelmed as I am now.
Being the way the house looks now, he probably wouldn't be too proud of me. But I think he would be extremely proud of me for stepping up and volunteering at the school. Especially since I'm getting experience in my field of study. I need to start developing a plan for some of these classes. Vocally these children are not being guided enough to develop the voices that they already have. Especially the 7th graders! That is the class that I am most involved in as of now. I'm hoping as time goes on, I at least kind of move into taking part in all of the middle school grades. The younger ones are easy! They love music and will sing to their hearts content! My daughter is living proof of this. But the older ones, well...they are starting to hit puberty and getting to that awkward age where they are so self conscious. This makes them crawl into themselves and not allow themselves to be open and free with artistic things, such as music, and drama...they feel like they are being judged 24/7.
So, once I have my house straightened, then I'm going to be looking for my college books. I need them to aid me in which direction to take these kids. I already have ideas. And I'm kinda of given free reign right now, which I am cautiously moving ahead on. I'm not the music teacher, so I don't want to hurt her feelings in any possible way. She just honestly needs help in developing the program more. And I truly believe, I'm the one to do it!
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2 comments:
One day at a time, girlie - you'll make it.
Sounds like you will thrive in the music classes. Who knows - it could be the pathway to something that will bring in funds as well. Maybe this is the step that's needed, the volunteering, for the Lord to get you to where he needs you for further blessings. One nevah knows....
As for the organizing the house - I've been thinking of you a lot on this lately. And you know, something popped into my head last night as I was putting some things in the medicine cabinet. I get overwhelmed when I look at the "big picture". I like things to be in their places - you know how stinkin' anal I am. *sigh* So any sort of clutter and I freak out like the place is SUCH a sty - even if others don't think so. BUT the thing that makes me feel better, and helps things along before I even realize it myself, is to declutter/donate/trash/organize one little space. Yesterday it was the bathroom vanity. It took me a very few minutes to put away the things that were sitting on top of it - Manly's razor (supposed to be in the shower); some lotion I'd set out for him to try; toothpaste; a barrette and makeup sample for myself - I saw these things out on a flat surface and was getting all cranky. Well DUH - I opened the cabinet while brushing my teeth, to put the toothpaste away, and thought ... hmmm. In went the barrette and lotion. Sample went in the basket on the toilet tank where it's not visible. Toothpaste went in the cabinet too, of course, when I was done with it. Used a tissue to wipe down the counter, grabbed his razor and put it in its proper place - done. And this morning it felt SO good to go in there and see no clutter.
POINT BEING: maybe if you tackle one little thing at a time, you'll feel encouraged. You'll feel successful. And it won't be too all-consuming like looking at a whole room or a whole house. Try going through a medicine cabinet or bathroom vanity - or even just ONE SHELF of it if there's lots to do. Keep the trashcan handy - toss old medications and half-used things that you actually hate but also hate to "waste" by throwing them out. Then organize what's left.
Dang, guess I shoulda just posted this to my blog. haha But wanted you to know I'm thinking of you and wish I was there to come over, have some girl time, let the babies bond (after all, how else can they be ready for their arranged marriage hahahaha) and help you out with this big ol' project. And then hit the treadmill and Sbux. heehee.
When I come up for Christmas we are SO going somewhere together. I don't care where. I'll be there 10 days...the men can keep the kids and you and I are going SOMEWHERE.
I've got to agree with Mel. Try to get a few things done each day. If you can do it quickly to please yourself great. If it is going to be some long drawn out project, then take your time.
You are going to have your hands full between the kids, volunteering, the house, etc.
Please remember to try to find some time for yourself. Do you have a rhythm? Grampa is retired so our time is our own. My days are pretty much spent with him, unless he goes fishing! Woohoo, gotta love those fish!
Seriously, carve out a few minutes for something you enjoy. Does a neat home make you feel better? Good. After the littleuns are in bed putter for awhile. I will wander through the house in the late morning puttering. Our house is up for sale, so there isn't much out of place. We are "staged".
Not that we've got many people coming through, but the house "needs" to be neat around the clock. While I've got dinner on the stove I'll putter in the LR & DR. I'll dust, run the vacuum, straighten the K counters. I'll wander upstairs, run the vacuum and dust up there also.
You've got to find a happy medium.
Good luck with your weekend. I'm glad you are volunteering at the school, most especially with something you love, your music.
Gee, I wonder where Mel gets her long windedness from. Hmmm...have to think about that for awhile.
Give yourself a hug from all of us.
Gramma
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