Like Molasses

Things around her are moving like molasses and it's driving my C-R-A-Z-Y! You know that feeling you get when you really want something done but it seems like you're the only one who cares or that for whatever reasons you can't have your way??? I really like getting my way - so it's hard when I don't.

This would probably be a great time for me to look around and count my blessings - and yes, I am thankful for the many blessings in my life...however, I've been needing oodles of patience lately and just want to vent - for a second.

Things moving like molasses in my life:

1. TILE. I still isn't done. It's soooo close but the guy doing it own a roofing company and is just plain overscheduled and stretched too thin. NO money for him until it's done. His wife is a member of the church - otherwise we might be handling this a bit differently.

2. Computer. Chris did finally put in my new computer but not all of my programs have been loaded so it's not quite how ready for regular use. I'd really like to get all of my pics organized and printed off so I can scrapbook. I'd also like to get our blog caught up as well so that can act as documentation as well.

3. Organizing. We did great several weekends ago with cleaning out closets and going through lots of stuff - but everything kind of got put on hold when we started the tiling process.

4. Decorating. I've been super anxious to add some color to my living room and have spent way too much time looking at and purchasing fabric and patterns and then mulling over my ideas and options. I've yet to produce anything. I've also been waiting almost 3 years to paint our master bedroom and bathroom. I'd LOVE to get that done this spring.

5. Other Projects. We have lots of projects planned outdoors and indoors, each of which just takes time, energy, planning and money - oh, and not to mention help some sort of child supervision.

6. Children at their various stages. We haven't really tried this whole potty-training thing yet. I'm kind of waiting for her to just tell me she wants to go on the potty and then have success at doing just that. We also haven't transistioned Ava into a toddler bed yet. We have one - but she's still doing great in her crib. She climbs in sometimes but doesn't climb out. (She tried that once and fell). Elise is still sleeping in my bed. We're ready to put her in a crib but since Ava is still using hers, we're kind of at a stand-still. I have located a crib to borrow so that I can start teaching Elise to go to sleep on her own.

I'm sure all of these things bugging me are a lesson in patience - and some lessons on motivation, prioritizing, and hard work too. For now - I just want to see some progress. Please send me vibes of productivity, energy --- and patience never hurts either. ;)