Its starting to feel like Groundhogs Day (the movie) around here. Every day for the last week has felt about the same. Wash, rinse, repeat.  I think today is Saturday (?)

Our week started out somewhat normal; the kids were off school for MLK Day as expected, and Tuesday was a teacher workday.  The schedule turned upside-down after that with a winter storm that pummeled the Southern US. Here in the Sandhills of North Carolina we saw temps as low as 15 and ended up with about 1.5” of snow.

My kids were ecstatic with the snow and some extra sleep-in days, but after the first extra day I was starting to feel the pressure of having to balance my full-time job, having the kids around all day with nooothingggg to doooo, and attempt to complete all of the other things on my to-do list, while trying to keep my sanity (fun!). I was already feeling behind with the workload of my full-time job, due to 2 extra projects that had to be complete in early January. Extra interruptions during the day made it difficult to concentrate and focus on my attempt to play catch-up.  

I recognize I am lucky enough to hold a remote position; there are a lot of parents who do not have that opportunity, and had to utilize (paid/ unpaid) time off or find back-up care while schools were closed. I made my best attempt to be productive at work and still be mom-on-duty.  By Friday I was feeling frazzled and frustrated.  

School continued to be canceled each day, and while my schedule changed with each incoming message from the district, I decided I had to control what I could and make the best of it…

We enjoyed sleeping in and not having to answer to the 5:30am alarm each day:

I was able to have my morning coffee in silence with puppy Scout lying next to me.

I found a few moments to finish reading the book I had been working to finish: “Let Them Theory” by Mel Robbins (highly recommend).

I kept up on my water intake.

I ate breakfast (a challenge for me sometimes).

I was diligent taking my vitamins and supplements.

I attempted to protect my peace by giving myself a time-out when things started to feel like I was spiraling out of control.

Its going to be in the 60’s here next week, so the kids will be back to school and we will be back to waking up with the 5:30am alarm. I’ll get myself back on track at work. This was just another experience and opportunity to do my best with rolling with the punches, controlling what I can when the schedule is interrupted, and enjoying extra time at home with my family.