I’m one of those people who have to get things accomplished to feel happy. And I haven’t done that enough lately.

Not that I should complain; the reasons I haven’t gotten much accomplished at home lately range from spending so much time with the toddler to watching football to hanging out with friends.

But when I woke up this morning feeling blue, I knew it was more than a case of the Mondays. I have a ton of stuff I really want to get done around the house, and I’m just not getting it done. With the help of a friends, I did get some drywall work done last week and a coat of paint put up in an upstairs bedroom. But I feel like I should’ve gotten two coats of paint done and the trim started. And I should be making more progress on getting C’s room ready. If nothing else, I’d like to have a clean kitchen and clean laundry!

It really is difficult getting stuff done with a toddler. Before C was born, Katie and I talked about how we didn’t want to have to have the TV on much for C. No TV babysitter unless absolutely necessary! But Katie works an insane amount of hours, and we have a big house and lots of people running around. Tonight, Katie won’t get home until after C is in bed, which usually happens for us one or two nights a week. Without an extra person to help out, I’m left with either the TV as the babysitter or more dirty dishes and unfolded laundry. And I’m not especially ok with that.

But I do hope to make it up to her by taking her on a good walk after supper. If only I can figure out what we’re going to eat….