I just had an email that kickboxing is definitely ON for today (I’m not lying, I swear!!!)

Lately, I have not been feeling the thrill of making food in the kitchen, it’s not bringing me much happiness (is it the failed yogurt attempt that’s thrown me? All those damn dishes that accumulate?) so I feel like this weekend will be about easy kitchen attempts. Or maybe stuff that the kids can help me with, recipes that are simple and non-fail, kid-friendly ones.

I’m also feeling disconnected with house projects that bring me happiness and comfort and a sense of accomplishment. So I think I’ll be spending more time working on projects with the lads. We’ve been meaning to make that checkerboard all month and they’ve both wanted to do some sewing with me. I have such an overwhelming sense of urgency to clean this or organize that, I’m not doing well with balancing things.

So this weekend I’m all about balancing, not juggling, but balancing. And I want to keep up with getting the kids involved with chores. Dashiell’s been doing well feeding Monte, but half the time needs reminders – which is fine – but I think getting their involvement (while sometimes taking more time in the short term) in household stuff is supergood for everyone involved. May make them a bit less selfish, if they are a part of our family team. And keeping up with family meeting on Sunday night as well. Huxley’s getting used to the idea of using that time as a forum to air his frustration and share his ideas. YEAH!!! It’s working!!!