ahhhh...

You know...when I am stressed out, I clean. It's my exercise in control. Everyone who knows me, knows I am a "clean freak"...nothing out of order, things always in their place...dust smells...It's the only thing I can truly control in life.

I spent the last two days rearranging three rooms. I moved the big kids bedroom to the old office area. They're happier because they are in the room with the air conditioner. I made their old room the little kids rooms...wide open with space to play and a table for games, a television, and lots of interesting things on the walls. I made the small guest room my office and I cannot begin to tell you how nice it is to have a completely private room for my computer, television and treadmill.

After all the moving around, I put a few things in the attic. Just some boxes of books I don't want to get rid of and some office accouterments I don't need right now. Then, I thoroughly cleaned the rooms. It just feels better. Better energy...better Feng Shui.

Next on my list is to rearrange the kitchen cabinets. With extra people in the house, things get put away in places I would never have thought to place them. There IS method to my madness and lately...it's just madness. Wish me luck in that endeavor.

Today, Amy and Chris went to UTDB in the medical center. Amy has an impacted wisdom tooth. I have baby duty. It's interesting how differently Kaleob acts when I am the caregiver. He has not cried at all this morning. Usually, he's a little cry baby. I managed to get all the laundry done, folded, and put away without having to stop and console him. It's been a really nice time to bond and play. He's napping now.

I feel so normal and in control today. I have been practicing my de-stress regimen lately and life is easier to face. I only have two weeks of school left and I am really excited about that.