Domestic Glee
Okay, something is wrong here. I had a, 100% ”work from home” day today. The first one I have had in months and I spent 75% of it being domestic.
I kid you not. I did two loads of laundry. Shredded two giant garbage bags worth of scrap paper and vacuumed up the mess that ensued from it. I already have dinner semi made, I paid our bills, emptied out the dishwasher, organized my son’s toys AND took a shower like a real adult human being. No knocks on the door and no breaking up of any spats.
And you know what? I’m actually smiling and feeling like I accomplished a lot of good things today.
Oh wait, left out a major key to having my peaceful day in the first place. My husband is traveling because of work. This never would have happened had he been home.
@goodgirlgonered on twitter.
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Sounds like quite a productive day. Good for you!
.-= Andrea´s last blog .."Not Me" Mondays! =-.
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Loves those gloves…now where can I get some of those!
.-= Lee the Hot Flash Queen´s last blog ..Mental Poo Monday =-.
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : December 22nd, 2009 at 9:26 PM
Found them here:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11740855
But it looks like she no longer makes them.
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Days like the one you described are heavenly! The feeling of accomplishment, the clean(er) house. Now I want to know how you managed to have a shower without interruption with kids at home?
.-= Jane´s last blog ..Won’t You Be My Neighbor – Part II =-.
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : December 22nd, 2009 at 9:28 PM
The trick was……..I was kidless
Magical!!
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I actually love those days. Such a feeling of accomplishment!
.-= Charlene´s last blog ..Bad Hair Day =-.
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I need to do the same thing around here, but I just can’t get myself moving in that direction. If you have any spare energy, come on by my house…
.-= susan´s last blog ..A little Christmas "Whine" =-.
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I love those days! I feel really good when the house is in order – a difficult feat with the kids and hubs around!
.-= existentialwaitress´s last blog ..So let’s talk about buffets. =-.
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I totally understand. I’m out of school for two weeks but I can’t seem to accomplish anything because I am interrupted by my sweet husband. He is like a 4 year old and constantly needs my approval and attention.
Glad you enjoyed your day!
.-= Beth´s last blog ..Forget her energy, I want some of her wonder =-.
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : December 22nd, 2009 at 9:44 PM
Had to laugh on the 4 year old comment.
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@thinkspin on twitter.
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Wow! The last time I did housework I got physically ill. I’m glad that it had the opposite affect on you. It’s comforting to know that purging can also be good for the human soul.
.-= Lauren´s last blog ..REP-BE-GONE: KEEP OUT UNWANTED SALES PESTS! =-.
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : December 22nd, 2009 at 9:48 PM
It was VERY cathartic!
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When did we go from feeling like we were wasting our lives by staying in to feeling like it was the best day ever when we do? Not only that, cleaning to boot! Ah, nothing like the feeling of a clean house.
.-= arizona mamma´s last blog ..Not Me! Monday-Wino Style =-.
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : December 22nd, 2009 at 9:55 PM
I’d love to find a good mix of domestic and career. Is there such a thing?
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Wowza – good for you! I had a ‘snow day” today and aside from calling in for one conference call, I accomplished no work and no domesic stuff; laundry, dishes, etc are all untoucvhed. I did however watch the latest Harry Pottr on DVD, wrote the blog, and napped with the dogs!
.-= Brahm´s last blog ..Hey kids! Who wants to be a swagger coach? =-.
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : December 22nd, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Still sounds productive
Mentally productive!
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ahhhhhhhhhh. the feeling of accomplishments and clean hair. there is nothing quite like it.
.-= Noelle´s last blog ..fragment friday =-.
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You go girl!!! wonder what vitamins you take! I am still struggling to fold my laundry. I have no idea whats wrong with me. I also need one of those days where I can just focus and feel that sense of accomplishment. Feeling motivated here!!!
.-= areeba lakhat´s last blog ..Bahama Mama Vacation Blues! =-.
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : December 22nd, 2009 at 10:02 PM
YOU go, girl!!!
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That is so true! I can get so much done when my husband is away, while he’s home I just give up. No sense knocking myself out trying to clean when he just comes behind me making a mess.
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Nancy
@ifevolution on twitter.
Replied on : December 22nd, 2009 at 10:03 PM
I could not agree more. I become Roseanne Barr when he’s home. Why bother?
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@lalabh on twitter.
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GO Girl!!!!
.-= Lauren´s last blog ..The Present =-.
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@Maven on twitter.
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I LOVE those gloves!!! I just bought a pair for my mom. And I’ve had a similar day… I love being on holidays, my house finally gets clean.
.-= Maven´s last blog ..Crazy Ass Love – Celebrity Christmas Edition =-.
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Oh how I can relate to that. I can’t get a thing done if the man is around.
.-= kys´s last blog ..Mama Stir-Fry’s Awesome Redneck Christmas =-.
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