For those who have been reading this blog or have had a conversation with me recently, you will know that we are technically homeless. Because of mess ups with the house, we got out of our apartment lease and couldn't get back in. We should be signing a contract to buy our house on September 8th, but until then, we do not have our own place.
My brother and his wife (newlyweds), are allowing my family of 4 to live in their guest room and office. This weekend, we spent time organizing and tidying up to make things easier on us. The formal living and dining was littered with boxes and bags and toys. Now, everything is in a box tucked behind the dining room table and is out of sight. Our lunch making station (non-refrigerated items) are laid out on the table so that we can pack lunches quickly. Then we moved upstairs.....
The girls' clothes are in rolling carts in their room and are organized so that D can help get clothes out each night for the next day. We have a "changing station" on the floor next to the bathroom for Little L as well as one downstairs so that I don't have to go up and down the stairs more than necessary. We unpacked our suitcases and organized our clothes so that we don't have the morning scramble each and every morning.
These little things that we did to make us feel a little more settled have helped more than we can imagine. Husband and the girls have left on time (and even early!!!) for the last two days, instead of Husband being stressed out and late because he takes the girls to school! I have been at school earlier than ever! Things are looking calmer, and that is the most important thing.
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