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Sundays are for staying in pajamas until noon, reading every page of two newspapers, making a big breakfast for my family, and avoiding my school bag until late in the day.
Saturdays feel like another working day for me. I start the day with a quick inventory of the refrigerator. Do I need to shop? My mind empties on to a piece of notebook paper, creating a lengthy to-do list of chores and errands I haven't been able to accomplish during the week(s).
Guilt and confusion creeps into my mind... shouldn't I dust the china cabinet? We really need to clean the windows in the family room. It's supposed to rain, so I should check the downspouts.
Saturdays are not the best day with someone with prioritizing issues (like me!). Most Saturdays I get LOTS done (stay out of my way - I might knock you over with a laundry basket), but some Saturdays I spend spinning. Unable to decide what needs my attention first.
I'm happy to say that I've crossed 3 items off my to-do list already, and it's only 10:00 a.m.! Maybe today will be different. Maybe today I'll let myself do one thing at a time before I'll move to the next task. Maybe today I'll give myself a chance to wander through the bookstore, take a few more minutes on the computer, forget that we lose an hour tonight (!), and have another cup of coffee.
I'll just pretend it's Sunday!
I know how you feel, except I usually feel guilty on Sunday for not doing what I needed to on Saturday.
ReplyDeleteLet's agree to get rid of our guilt, Tammy! :)
DeleteAh, we may be losing an hour of sleep, but we gain an hour of sunshine (well at least here in AR). I'm sure you accomplish a lot every Saturday and just don't realize it. Have fun browsing at the bookstore.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Judy! Please send the warm temps from AR our way... we're ready!
DeleteI hope you have a fabulous pretend Sunday. I have discovered that nothing happens if I don't get everything done.
ReplyDeleteSo true, Terje! It will all be there tomorrow!
DeleteThat spinning feeling can be unnerving to those who love to be productive. I know it too well.
ReplyDeleteI spend most of my days spinning! Sigh! :)
DeleteIt sounds like you have already gotten a lot done! I like how you leave your school bag unopened until late Sunday. I can remember doing the same thing. I hope you were able to go to the bookstore.
ReplyDeleteJackie http://familytrove.blogspot.com/
Headed over to the library sale, but I think I missed the good ones. I must leave the school bag closed to take a mental break on the weekends. I think it makes me a fresh teacher on Monday!
DeleteI wish I had your get-up-and-be-productive mojo on Saturdays! I have a hard time getting started. I just want to rest up from the week. Usually Sundays are my more productive day, I guess. Isn't is funny how we all have our way of operating?
ReplyDeleteI feel that some of my Saturdays are spent spinning. One minute it's morning, I blink & the day is gone!!
ReplyDeleteHope you did not let guilt rule your day today Chris and you relaxed and enjoyed yourself....and that to do list...it aint going anywhere so why worry about it!
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