Lovin' a Monday

Mondays are my favorite day of the week ... most of the time. It's one of the best perks of having a husband in f/t ministry, in my opinion. Saturdays are usually full because everyone else is not working and Sundays are a blur for most families anyway. Sundays for Doug start at 7:30am and end about 14 hours later with about a 2 hour break for lunch, typically, which means ... I'm on my own to get myself and the kids ready for church in the morning. Then, we're home long enough for lunch and naps before me and the boys return to church for youth and kids' activities. So, Monday is usually my "errands-by-myself" day and "get stuff done around the house" day for both of us. We rarely go anywhere as a family, although Doug and I usually get out of the house alone at some point of the day.

The best parts of today ...

1. I was wide awake and felt rested before I heard the boys rouse!! I love it when they come in our room while I'm reading to say "good morning!" Cuddle time usually follows.
2. I saw my OB and have dilated another inch ... up to 3cm. Next appointment hopefully won't be necessary ... it's for next Wed. Still waiting and trying hard to be patient about it.
3. We sold 4 more used books on half.com, so a trip to the post office by myself is always preferred over having two little boys waiting in line with me. Of course, the line is always short when they're not with me. Smile.
4. A quick stop at Wal-mart to pick up marigolds for my tomato bucket (as suggested by graced). I couldn't resist some cheap potted impatiens to add some color to my front flowerbed, too.
5. Another stop at Sally Beauty Supply to invest in the Peanut so that I can cut the little boys' haircuts, which I did before dinner! Sam was a champ and Zach struggled but I was thankful for Daddy around to help keep him distracted. Just two more rounds of haircuts and we'll be saving money.
6. I planted everything this afternoon ... 3 herbs in one pot, cucumber in one pot, eggplant in another pot, green pepper in the sideyard bed, impatiens in the front, marigolds and tomato in the bucket hanging from the back patio ... we'll see.
7. Dinner was yummy and quick ... broiled tilapia parmesan (awesome recipe that everyone loves!), baked potatoes and steamed carrots. I keep frozen tilapia on-hand to make this when I need something fast ... half the recipe for our four, no leftovers.
8. The boys are transitioning to napping in the same room ... no actual sleeping happened today in spite of their 2-hour "rest" in their room, so they were bathed and in bed on time. Doug is off to pick up a free movie rental (w/coupon). Shower and pajamas are in order for me.

What a wonderful Monday!