So Many Distractions

It's so hard to get back into the swing of things after a weekend. Anyone else feel me?? I try not to push ahead when I know the boys are tired, but there are certain things I just think we should get done. My biggest problem the past week or so is that I have been pulled in too many directions. I was preparing for the kitchen party, making contacts, taking orders, filling Creative Memories wish lists, making phone calls, sorting inventory, making more phone calls, looking at my credit card balance and trying to get money collected in time to make the payment...And all the while, the boys were running wild. I would get so mad at them for being...boys...while I was not available to guide them. Forgive me, kiddos. I vow to do better.

And speaking of distractions...Anyone struggling with the time sponge called Facebook? Or blogging, for that matter? I've decided to request that D ask me some pointed questions and to hold me into account. I am trying to only check Facebook two or three times a day, for 15 minutes or less. It has taken the place of a lot of mindless TV viewing, but it can still be such a waste of time. Not that people are a waste of time, I truly enjoy the ways I have been able to connect with "long losts." Thanks to Facebook, I have reunited with many special ladies and even met up with some for lunch or "coffee." I just need to get back to focusing on my first things first! Always room to grow...And boy do I feel short right now!

So, we made it through the day and had a quiet afternoon. I asked the twins to nap because I knew they needed that rest. When J came downstairs about 90 minutes later, cheeks flushed, sweaty and hair sticking up in all directions, he grinned and said "I feel so happy since I had a nap." I felt happy too! Dinner was in the crock pot and very yummy, then I met a friend across the road at a local diner. We spent over three hours catching up. It was so good to see MH and to find out what she's been up to. Friends are the greatest. Thank God, I have so many dear ones!