Super Mommy, Where Are You?

When I started blogging, I should have explained that I may be absent from the blog world for long periods of time. When I started this blog, I intended for it to be my "journal", a record of my thoughts. My connection to the "outside world". Many times have I been at the computer ready to blog, when someone or something distracts me from my intention. (Like right now, for example. In the first five sentences I typed, I had to get up twice to help my children with breakfast.)

This is the story of my life. Does Super Mommy have so many responsibilities and commitments that she has no time for herself? Right now, there are hand prints that need to be wiped off of the walls and windows. There is a basket of laundry sitting on the table that needs to be folded. There are syrupy plates that need to be put into the dishwasher. And there are always, always papers to be sorted. (Um, yes. I have a problem with paper clutter. But more on that later.) This is my biggest challenge. How do I make time for myself?

I've schedule time off from work. Yes, I will be closing my home daycare for a four day weekend in August. My two oldest children will be staying with my parents for three days. My husband, a farmer, can take my youngest son to work with him. So what will Super Mommy do? Here is my plan: I'm finally going to use the gift card for a day at the spa. I've been wanting to do this for six months. I'm going to make the appointment TODAY! Then I'm going to wipe the hand prints off the walls, fold the laundry and continue blogging! I hope...