I WILL GO TO THE GYM TOMORROW

I really wanted to go to the gym today, but you know how life goes. Laundry, bills, dishes, kids, fixing vacuums, computer games, and last but not least making after school snacks. Oh wait, parent teacher conference too.

First, I put laundry in. I have tons, but I know if I start early that I might get done today. I even remembered to put vinegar in with my new red shirt. My mom says that it helps to hold the color so it doesn't bleed (Is this an old wives tail too?)

Second I started out playing games on the computer. I don't know how or why but they can be so addicting. I always loose track of time when I am playing one. This is BAD HABIT #1.

Third, I decide that it is way past time to pay my bills. Then I will go to the gym. I am just grateful that it doesn't take as long as it did for my mom. I remember it taking hours for her. It probably still does. I love computers for more then just playing games I guess. I was actually pretty excited about paying bills. We have a car that is just about done being paid off. This is very exciting, especially since we don't even have the car anymore. LOL. Well at least I see a light at the end of the tunnel.

Fourth, I decided to vacuum my room. Well, I pulled out the vacuum and started to vacuum. I noticed that it had this funny sound to it. I keep vacuuming. Nothing was getting picked up. I wanted to pretend I was one of the kids and keep vacuuming (like I never noticed), but no, I decided to check it out. I look under it and of course the belt is broken and the brush isn't moving. "How many days or weeks has this been going on?" I think to myself. So, I go get the screwdriver and scissors because I can see hair wrapped around the brush.  It took me about 1/2 hour tearing all the hair and crap out. I think there was enough hair to make a dolls wig. We didn't even have another vacuum belt. I guess I need to go get several of those (so I can have some backups).

Fifth, I decided that I could go to the gym tonight when everyone else would be gone, so between doing more laundry, I jumped in the shower. One of my friends called and asked me to help with a couple of her kids after school. No problem. Oh crap, I have parent teacher conference for 4 girls tonight. No problem.

Sixth, I went and got vacuum bags. I had one of my girls help make cookies (mistake number ???) for after school snack. Boy did those cookies taste good. I NEED TO GO TO THE GYM!


I went to parent teacher conference and didn't have time to make a healthy dinner, so we got take out pizza. Boy did that taste good too. I REALLY NEED TO GO TO THE GYM!!

In the evening when things were quiet, my 10 year old says to me. "Mom, can we go get my coat now? I really want a skirt too. I will spend my allowance on it ($3.50). Oh I love how cute she is. I guess the gym will have to wait till tomorrow. We did find a cute jacket at Shopko. 80% off. I guess it helps to shop for coats this time of the year.

As I end my day, I go into the kitchen and grab the chips and salsa, sat down on the couch, and relaxed, glad for all I accomplished and the time I spend with my family. I even got all but one batch of laundry completed. I WILL MAKE IT TO THE GYM TOMORROW, and I will stay away from the chips and salsa.