~ I recently loaded my plastic-ware in my dishwasher and put away all the random dishes that our family needed to make it to a full load. I have been doing dishes after each meal. The girls often help. I'll fill up the sink with soapy water, then load it up and have one girl wash those, then the next girl gets the next load and I finish up with all the large or sharp items. After supper, I usually just do them. It has given me a chance to get away (but not too far) from all the kids and the clatter that they make. And also gives Kevin some time with them, with me just a room away.
~ The destressing doesn't always come in cleaning though...but with other little extras. We have gotten a couple coop loads of fruits and vegetables. I spend a lot of time prepping that for meals and snacks, so that I can quickly fill a plate with these at snacks or lunch.
~ Tonight, I canned spaghetti sauce for the first time (technically pizza sauce). It was easy, and I could read books to L in between each step, but I did. Another day, I canned applesauce.
There has also been other happenings in our kitchen. Kevin and our dads came on my birthday and installed the first section of new cabinets. I am about ready to order the island cabinets too. I just have to decide whether I want drawers or shelves, or one of each. Then I have to haul 4 kids to the store to drop off the check for half price. That is the challenge that I am stuck at. Maybe I can call ahead and have them meet me at the door so I can just pass the check through the door. Hehe...
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