Absent...

I have felt out of sorts this summer. I have found myself saying things like...typically I, or usually I, or last year I...and this summer all of the typical, usual, and past practices have flown out of the window. I started the 1st week of school without doing any school shopping prior to the first day. I didn't buy the boys new shoes or clothes and I had to get the supply list off the school site and found myself at Target the Sunday night before school. I missed Cam's open house because I was struggling childcare wise the last week of summer and I found myself working late and through lunch trying to make up time. I didn't even have a chance to grocery shop so I bought the school breakfast and lunch for the boys all week. And I haven't even been in my favorite spot at the computer after the day is done like I usually do. The coffee mug in this shot was from Monday's first day of school post and it sat here for 3 days...But with a 3 day weekend I plan to change the trend by getting the closets cleaned (something I typically do before school) Checking for things that are too old, or too small, and finding the few things that will work the first few months of school. Corey's class always looks for donated t-shirts and clothing to make it through so I will find a few of those and then I plan to go out and do the shopping I avoided or didn't have time for the last couple of weeks. It doesn't sound like a very exciting way to spend Labor Day weekend. But if I can get the things on my list done it will make for a very relaxing day off on Monday. And hopefully a much smoother and more organized week next week.