Back in the groove

I have made it back.
Back into a routine, into a schedule.
The start of school, gymnastics and soccer has actually helped me quite a bit.
We have all been working really hard to adjust to me being at work.
And it has definitely been an adjustment.

The kids are getting used to the fact that I can not always drop off the lunch box that was left on the table or that their favorite shirt may not clean. They now know that I am not going to look for dirty clothes in their rooms anymore. If it's not in the hamper, it does not get washed.
We now know that Monday is grocery day. If it's not on the list, I do not buy it.
We are all getting used to schedules and have had to simplify, simplify, simplify.
The kids and I don't get to do all the things we are used to anymore, but not everything has changed.

We still enjoy home cooked meals, the crock pot is my new best friend.
Dinner might be served a little bit later,but it is still wonderful and we still eat together as a family. We still get stories before bed. We still get movie nights.
The kids still get to have their nails done, but now Grandma does it. Yay for Grandma! 
Daddy gets more hours with the kiddos too. Now they help clean up the backyard and wash the car, instead of sitting inside complaining to mom about who's in who's room. Yay for Daddy!!

Adjustments have been made and most of it has just come in stride.
Thank God I have such a flexible and understanding family!

The store has been WONDERFUL!!
Everyday, we have a new customer who are so excited to see us here. How rewarding is that!


We have blown through 2 months and it seems like we have been here forever. We have met so many people and have already sold out of classes and crop nights.

I have even had time to create! My business is in scrapbooking and we are here to INSPIRE. But do I daresay, I have been feeling a little uninspired.
But finally I had a breakthrough!

I played with some goodies in the store and created a few things.
I have taught 2 layout classes already, a couple beginning Scrapbooking classes and created another something to teach.
What a relief to be able to sit and create something. I have missed it.
So I have added it into my routine as well.

Time to Create!