Something to Work On

As a mom, I feel like there is always something to work on.

Probably because THERE IS!

Today's project was the kitchen.

I'm laying on the couch now, exhausted, after using an hour of the boys' nap going through my kitchen cupboards. Do you remember the last time you looked through your kitchen cupboards? Wow. I don't even know how I acquired all of that stuff! Some of it just didn't belong and other things I haven't used in months! Some of the most embarrassing items included camera chargers, baby cereal, and bottle tops. I've got old glasses to pass onto my brother-in-law and odd cups and mugs going to Good Will. I removed our glassware and replaced it with Tupperware (can we say "toddlers have invaded our house"?) I took away big bowls I wasn't using and will put them in the basement. It feels really good!

But I'm not done.

Whenever I get another dash of motivation, I'll go through my pots and pans. Then that tiny drawer below my oven. Then maybe someday I'll go through the Tupperware cupboard and match all of those lids with their owners. Then let's not forget about the food cupboards, which probably have a fair share of expired items. I have plenty more to keep me busy. Because there's always something to work on!

Today is also day three of Operation Get the Boys to Eat in their Highchairs Again. Another bad habit, brought on by uncomfortable, sick boys and a mom who just wanted to get them to eat. And stop crying. Especially at the dinner table. Yeah, we're working on that. How long was I expecting to be able to hold them both in my lap?

We're also in the process of Operation Allow the Boys to be Comfortable on the Toilet. I don't have any expectations - it's still a little early for my guys - but I am pleased that they don't scream when they sit on their little toilets. The big toilet, yes. Their little ones, no. Progress. So yeah, we're working on that.

And then there's Operation Cleanup. They do pretty well putting their toys back in the Ziploc bags, but man, that gets exhausting. I mean, I've gotta take toys out, put them back, rotate them to keep their interest, save toys/activities for rainy days (or restaurants) while also stimulating their learning. Yup, no problem. We're working on that too.

Not to forget everything else, though. I'm trying to organize playgroups, come up with new meals for my husband, experiment with new foods for the boys, lose weight (yeah, right,) spend quality time with my husband, hang out with my girlfriends, complete my MOPS responsibilities, while also making time to spend time with the Lord. Sounds easy enough, right? Oops. I forgot housework. That's a big one.

Being a mom is a lot of work. It is not for the faint of heart. But I do enjoy my job. I get great satisfaction out of knowing my family is cared for.

And I know that I have good job security, too. Because there's always something to work on.