had a lovely time but is still a bit tired from missed sleep (and children who are likewise tired).

spend the day trying to make sense out of the chaos and perhaps do a little done-listing.

dressed and fed kids, and herself, put through dishwasher, cleared table from breakfast, put away 3 doz things, caught up with local friend,

read emails, prepped dinner (crock pot, ftw!), and cuddled Claira.

you can do it! xoxox

can indeed!

played with Claira, reorganized all the toys and books on Claira's bookshelves and got her room 100% tidy!

made Emma's bed, tidied the girls' bedroom and prepped it to be vacuumed.

put Claira down for a nap (vacuuming will be done later, apparently), tidied main floor bathroom, living room, and front entrance.

got all toys and books on the main floor put where they belong!

clearly it's a whirlwind day!

so! If energy wanes I shall fold laundry whilst watching netflix.

fed her family lunch, cleaned up kitchen, folded three loads of laundry and put them away, and am now helping Neil organize his Lego.

also received two rejection letters on full manuscripts she has out and is feeling a little down.

oh boo

been muchly cheered by some family time.

gone swimming at the local health ranch, had yummy snacks, and folded some laundry whilst watching Neil play on the Wii (he's so cute).

I can't face any more rejections and I've only had two!

Sounds like quite a productive return to real life! Sorry about the rejection letters.