Kontan.

I am absolutely at the end of my rope and it feels like I am tethered by my neck. Summer is over and there hasn’t really been a break. The entire summer has been spent dealing with selling the house and finding a decent and affordable rental. The stress of moving is bad enough, but throw in realtors, inspectors, and two young children and you just have a party. [private] For me, school starts Sunday. Monday-Wednesday will be spent in workshops and meetings with orientations for the girls during the evening hours. I have the first three days of school planned. My intro handout is typed, but my classwork handouts are not. To actually start teaching text material, HA…not planned. I haven’t started for my Civ class either. Fortunately classes do not start for a few weeks. Let’s just say I am completely overwhelmed and can’t get to my happy place. Fortunately Djembe moved all boxes to the garage so they are not staring me in the face, taunting with their unopened contents. I’m working all day everyday, but nothing is getting accomplished. The laundry has to be done. Dishes have to be done. The lawn has to be mowed. Kids need clothes and school supplies. Groceries have to be bought. Kids bedrooms have to be cleaned so that you can actually walk through them. Yes, I know that is their job and they should do it. Those with kids understand that it just isn’t that simple. One of mine needs constant motivation. The other “wants to help” but a seven year old helping is not all that it may seem. Not a big deal, that’s just life. The problem is life keeps going while you have all the asides that need attention.

What needs to be done for me to obtain a happy sane place?

1. bookshelf for music room so that I can have materials accessible
2. shelving in music room closet so that materials are accessible
3. armoire for bedroom so that there is some other place to store stuff and to get the tv off the dresser
4. end tables- living room and bedroom
5. microwave stand for kitchen because cabinet space is minimal
6. remove clutter from music room and den- this is my immediate project
7. fence gate estimate
8. poison ivy/oak/sumac removed so that I do not have endure another 10 days of serious irritation
9. lesson plans for August and accompanying powerpoints

That’s just the tip of the iceberg for my Titanic. You know, the Titanic sank…[/private]

Update: With August plans complete and a good start on Civ notes I’m feeling much better. Nothing like a rant to clear your head and get on track. Right? Tomorrow’s goal- powerpoint completion for August. It could happen!