If your four year old is having a tough time adjusting to DST and seems to be in an all around bad mood, do not ask them to help you set the table.
As I found myself on hands and knees, sweeping up the shards of broken porcelain, I noticed our hardwood floors were showing some significant wear.
I should have known that at least one dish would end up shattered on the floor.
My mind began to wander while cleaning. I've neglected these floors. Well, actually that's not true. I have scrubbed these floors quite a few times since we moved in- we have two kids after all. But I've never really paid attention to the dents and scratches in the wood, dust and Cherrios in the crevices. From far away, the floors look glossy and smooth, but up close I can see they've taken a beating.
That's how I feel right now. I'm trying to keep myself in a positive state of mind, but the struggle of balancing life is beating me up. If you've asked me in recent weeks how am I doing, chances are I replied "we're figuring it out" (or something along those lines). I've found myself drifting into old bad habits and and negative attitudes.
This needs to stop now. I've got two days off to relax and refocus.
Maybe I'll even get a few posts in...
