Lazy Days of Fall...I mean Summer.

Well, I thought I would write again today. I have wanted to write before now but just have not found the time. I am sitting outside in the backyard enjoying the quiet day at home. It feels like a Saturday. Matt is off for the 4th of July holiday. It is pretty cool outside making it feel more like a late fall day. Of course there is a swimming pool in my backyard and leaves on the trees and so forth. It just doesn't seem like it is July. I guess that is what happens when you live in Northwest Ohio.



Matt is cleaning out his tackle box to prepare for a fishing trip with his dad on Wednesday. I am glad Matt is spending time with his dad. His dad has not been feeling too well lately. It makes me nervous. He is very active and is always ready to help others. He helps mow his church's large lawn, takes care of his own yard and is always right there willing to help one of his son's with a project. I just don't want him to over do it. I just see him getting more and more tired and worn out lately. I am sure he would be upset if I was too worried about him. I just want him to be careful and not over do it. So, all of that to say, I am glad Matt has the flexibility to take a day off and spend it with his dad.

I brought two books out here to read but have not touched either of them. I feel guilty just sitting here. I have plenty to do but yet I just feel like just sitting. I struggle with not staying busy. I feel bad if I am not doing something productive. I know reading is not a bad thing. It not only shows a good example for my kids but it also is good for me. I just worry about the other many things I should be doing. I decided to write a to do list so I could start organizing the many things I have to do. Maybe writing them down would help me realize I did have time to just sit.



The kids walked the dog and now they are bored again. Makenna wants to play Wii but Ryan doesn't. I asked him to set it up for her so hopefully he will decide to play with her. I worry about Ryan sometimes. I wish he had more friends his age to play with. I gave him some ideas of kids to call. I will have to make it a priority for next week after the holiday.



I am not really sure if this is what you are supposed to do on a blog. I just thought I would write down what I was thinking and doing today. I usually don't like to just stay home but it just is comforting today. Well, I suppose I should go and do something on my to-do-list or read one of the books I brought out here. Here are a few things on my list:



Wash the kitchen floor by hand

Wash both bathroom floors by hand

Hang Spice racks in kitchen

Organize my new desk in the kitchen

Update the Willow Tree Shop website

Make telephone calls for Pampered Chef

Set a day up for candle making

Write a few thank-you notes

And so on, and so on, and so on...



Again, this is just a taste of what I should be doing. However, I will enjoy this lazy afternoon outside for a little longer. I will write more soon. Have a great 4th of July!



Steph