As I dropped off one kid at a friend's house to play, took another to swimming lessons and dropped the third off at baseball camp this morning I found myself wondering where the lazy days of summer had gone.
I need to get groceries today, do laundry and my fridge needs cleaning out really badly - it's starting to smell.
We were away for the weekend so I have some unpacking to do too.
I have to get some writing done and I have the books to read for my fall courses all ready and waiting for me.
Sigh.
You know what? I think I'll go for a swim first, summer is just too short to spend time doing chores.
Oh, but if you're dropping by and want a drink? Just close the fridge door really quickly. Um, and you might want to hold your nose too.
Thanks.
I'm Leanne and I'm a tired mama. I work, I parent, I juggle and I don't seem to get enough sleep. Welcome to the place where I rant about all these things...
You know what, it is good to sometimes play hooky. Your books, kids and even the stinky fridge will still be there when you return from your swim. I hope you had fun.
Posted by: Anne | July 06, 2009 at 02:32 PM
Get a nice tan for me! Trust me the smell in the fridge wont get too much worse if you leave it for one more day.
Posted by: Christina | July 06, 2009 at 02:53 PM
I am in total agreement. There's a time to play, and it's called Summer.
Posted by: Karen | July 07, 2009 at 09:04 AM
i swear summer is just plain crazy. i got home from a biz trip yesterday and we are leaving on a road trip saturday -- just planned. school starts in five weeks. FIVE!! WAIT!! OK, no i'm freaking out
Posted by: Madge | July 07, 2009 at 01:30 PM
You must be talking about my house. Really. I agree, go swim! It's been really cold here so the water temp has really dropped. Sigh. We've had a high temp today of about 68 degrees. In July. Swim!
Posted by: Cindy | July 07, 2009 at 03:32 PM
That stinky fridge is not goinng anywhere. It can wait around long enough for a swim. Really, the longer it waits the more worthwhile your effort in cleaning it out.
Posted by: Holly (me.) | July 07, 2009 at 11:46 PM
I'm not jealous. Nope, not at all.
Posted by: Burgh Baby | July 08, 2009 at 10:56 AM
We still have the 12 trillion things to do every day as a mom, but at least during the summer we're not restricted with meal times and bed times....eat when you're hungry, sleep when your tired.
Yeah - OD on the chlorine and then you won't even be able to smell the fridge.
Posted by: Stephanie | July 08, 2009 at 02:32 PM
The sad thing about chores is that if you do them today, you'll still
need to do them tomorrow. Just say no!
Posted by: frogmama | July 08, 2009 at 08:05 PM