Monday 16 March 2009

Still no baby!!!

Well, my due date (13 March) has come and gone and little Penelope is being stubborn. However, with what we've had going through our house over the past few weeks, maybe she is being wise. Natalie had complained of a tummy ache, then Robbie had a tummy bug, Natalie had strep throat and I had a tummy bug over the weekend. I guess I can take another day or two to get things reorganized and disinfected again.

Believe it or not, I am actually caught up on laundry. I think I may even get away with only doing one load today. The kitchen and dining room are spotless as I cleaned those pretty well after dinner last night. I didn't have much choice as Shawn made tacos and Robbie with shredded cheese leaves quite the mess that I didn't want to leave until today. I just need to do a quick tidy up of the other rooms, sweep and vacuum. I would like to tackle my craft room, I admit that I've been closing the door and pretending it doesn't exist and there are a few clutter hot spots that could use some attention that if I don't attack before baby day will likely never get done.

So, instead of laying around all day feeling sorry for myself, here is what I plan to accomplish today. (I'll come back throughout the day and check things off, stuff that's done is Green)
  • Make beds & get everyone dressed
  • Get breakfast ready for the kids and clean up after
  • My 1 load of laundry put in the washer
  • Walk Natalie to school (1/2 mile each way)
  • Take a little rest
  • Play with Robbie
  • Tidy up and vacuum of living room
  • De-clutter bench in entry way and sweep
  • Move laundry to dryer and fold what's in dryer & put away
  • Robbie's lunch and clean up after
  • Walk Robbie to school (1/2 mile each way)
  • Take a little rest
  • Vacuum bedrooms and playroom
  • Clean toilets and sinks
  • Fold laundry and put away
  • Start to organize craft room
  • Take a little rest
  • Pick kids up from school (1/2 mile each way)
  • Start dinner (beef stew)
  • Natalie's homework
  • Play with kids
  • Dinner and clean up after
  • Family Home Evening
  • Bedtime routines
  • Crash

Maybe keeping busy will help little Miss Penelope come a little quicker!

8 comments:

=0)jessica said...

wow, i'm impressed at the to-do list! spring break just started for me & i plan on holing up with the kids, can't bring myself to get excited about housework despite trying...perhaps this is the "burst of energy" before labor starts?? ;) love & hugs!

moegmom said...

Looks like you've got a pretty good start on your day. don't push yourself too hard Sweetie.
Mommy loves you.

princessyaya52 said...

good luck...going late is frustrating! She will come when she is ready is no consolation but it is true. :o) Love you! it will be great...when it comes!

moegmom said...

HI SWEET DAUGHTER,I SEE YOU HAVE HAD A VERY PRODUCTIVE DAY.
ANY SPECIAL REASON YOU HAVEN'T CHECKED OFF START DINNER. -- ARE YOU EATING WITH THE RICH TONIGHT?
LOVE YOU MOMMY
3:42 OHIO TIME

Mary K said...

Karen, I'm tired just reading your "to do" list. I hope that Penelope doesn't delay much longer, her Great Aunt Mary is ready to see her beautiful face. Take care. I love you. Aunt Mary

=0)jessica said...

hi karen, lost your snailmail address, could you please post it again somewhere?
thanks!
hugs!

Bush Family said...

We're praying for you! Sounds like you are nesting! I envy your energy and very impressed! Love from OHIO!!
~Bush Family!

Kristy K said...

Somebody is nesting.....

:)