Just Life Around Here

Lots to do today. But I have a little guy in my lap that needs a nap and doesn't seem to realize just how much I could accomplish if he would lay down! Oh, he is napping but every time I attempt to lay him down that sweet little head pops up and he begins to cry. Then as soon as I pick him up, down it goes and he is back asleep! He occasionally gets that way where he wants what he wants. Namely, hold me while I sleep! I have gotten to where I can "read" his moods and tell whether it is best to do what it takes to get the sleep in him or just let it go and not worry about the nap. Oh, I know some folks who freak out over this kind of thing. Afraid of spoiling and all that jazz. But I don't worry. After all, we're not talking about an everyday, normal thing here. And before I know it he will be too busy to snooze in Mama's arms! So I just try to not sweat it. It falls under the category of "small stuff."

As for the to-do list....oh, my it's a doozie. Not sure if that is proper spelling as spellcheck didn't even recognize it LOL but I'm sure you get my drift! Some people manage to catch up on their cleaning on the weekends but mine always manages to get behind. Then I usually run errands on Mondays. Yesterday we got outside in the evening and worked on some dirt work in the yard. We have been having trouble with a mangy stray and animal control is non-existent out here. He has managed to attack both puppies that we kept. Yesterday's attack was the worst. One day he got in my washroom and hunkered down under the table refusing to get out. I wasn't about to try to force him! As we worked outside last evening he came up in the yard. The neighbor's dog came by for a visit and this stray started growling and carrying on. With our little ones out there playing! Well, The FisherMan had enough. He coaxed him in the car and we took him to the shelter. He was worried that the aggression was getting so problematic and one of the children could get hurt.

But anyhoo, back to my to-do list. Homeschooling needs to be finished, laundry needs to be done, and general straightening up and cleaning up needs to be tackled. Then we will be heading off to soccer and we plan on enjoying a picnic at the park for supper. Well, that doesn't sound so bad! Maybe today's tasks are not so daunting after all. Sometimes it's all about your mindset. Things often appear to be "bigger and badder" than they really are. But we manage to discourage ourselves by building things up and eventually talking ourselves down. It happens in all kinds of areas in our life...whether it's to-do lists or weight or problems in relationships. By the time we get done building it up in our minds we decide it's best to not even attempt to tackle it today! So today my challenge to myself and to you is to take that "thing" in your life and tear it apart so you can see it for what it really is. Then tackle it one piece at a time. With a positive attitude! :)