Sunday Scares

     I always get a little wound up on Sunday nights, especially if I have work the following day. I feel like I never get everything done. There are so many decisions that come across my plate each day. It's not simply teaching that occurs in the classroom. It's a balancing act most days where we are juggling so many tasks that sometimes we do forget to get something completed. 

    This is my renewal year, to that added layer stresses me out too. I planned this week out to a T and I'm ready to do some projects with my kiddos, but I'm  still nervous. What if I forget to pick up materials this week? Yes, I did make a check list, but the stress of forgetting a key component is still there. This is our busiest time of year here at the house as well. 

     Will my goats go into labor while I'm at work? Who will help them if I'm not here? Did we buy up enough hay to last the entire winter or do we need to find an additional source? Will my chickens continue to lay eggs or do I need to plan on buying them at the store? Do I have enough bedding in their coops to keep them toasty warm on these very frigid nights? 

    Are we prepared for Christmas and all the expectations that come with that? Are we going to be able to make it to all the family events and afford to buy those gifts? Why can't we just get together and eat? 



Ahhhhhh and the list goes on! 

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