I am following into a fairly comfortable routine since the kids have began school. I don't think it's to last very long because it might get expensive. But, oh! Is it nice! With an exception here or there, I wake up and have a light breakfast of tea and either a slice of toast or a bit of yogurt. I catch up on blogs--mine or others--and then head upstairs to wake Maia up. While she has breakfast, I use the treadmill and then by the time she is finished and dressed it's time for me to hop off and help her with her hair. Then, it's off to the bus stop.
Back at home for round two, I make sure Tristyn is up and moving and then I make him breakfast (and Rick too if he hasn't already eaten) because he usually needs something a bit more substantial to make it to lunch. If I want a few more treadmill minutes I do so at this point and then head to the shower. Rick makes sure Tristyn leaves to walk to his bus stop.
Here comes the part where I can see things getting expensive. I go to Starbucks. Yup, that's right. So far I've been supporting my tall, non fat raspberry mocha addiction on a gift card my mother-in-law presented me with for my birthday and all has been well. I take a book and while I stand around at the end of the bar waiting for my coffee to be made, I shoot daggers at anyone who glances at the green plushy chair I've staked out as mine alone. I must be pretty good at looking daggers because thus far my chair is always available. I read for a wonderful 45 minutes or so and then reluctantly gather up my things and leave. Any errands I need to run I do at this time, otherwise it's home to work on some chores.
Yesterday, I had a hankering for cheeseburgers after sampling a delicious sharp cheddar cheese at Whole Foods. At home, I made sure one of my chores included making hamburger buns! Lunch is either by myself or my friend, Missy drops by to share some with me. Then, it's more chores and then time to relax!!! <---This time will be used for writing right after the novelty of doing much of nothing wears off.
Not a bad way to spend one's day.
