My Last Day of Freedom for the Summer

ok so I can be a bit of a drama queen on that...but it is the last day of school and I am currently scurrying around the house attempting to get done everything I haven't done during the last school year. The hallway still isnt finished being painted (I started that two summers ago), and I didn't get the house cleaned and organized like I thought I would. The kitchen hasn't been remodeled (as if that is going to happen anytime soon); but I have learned to crochet socks, and I have purchased some higher end yarn and I am actually working on a pair of socks right now, that I am really proud of...I will attempt to post of picture of them when I figure out how you do that exactly. I have also managed to get my end of the year stuff done for Girl Scouts, well...except for the financial report...and I did manage to have a great time all school year running around with Kristie to Boarders, Target, the grocery store, Five Guys Burgers and Fries and the Chinese buffet. I even managed to learn about the yarn store with her, and I have extended my knowledge on podcasts, and blogs...I even managed to join a few swap groups and Ravelry!!! Now thats something to crow about!!!At the start of the school year I was going to join the local gym and work out....ok so that didnt happen, I still do think about it though! Usually when I think about starting to excersise, I just lay down have a cupcake and wait for the moment to pass...so far that has been working for me!
I also read the complete series of Janet Evonovich's Stephanie Plum mysteries and the entire series of Joanne Fluke's Hanna Swensen mysteries.
I took a few classes this spring in card making and made some really neat things other than cards. So in the view point of some folks I didn't get a whole lot accomplished, but in my mind I guess I think I did.
I even managed to squeeze in making a new friend...her name is Flora...a delightful addition to my life as a friend and fellow redkneck! She rocks! She can get my kids to listen to me with a look...how cool is that...and she can swill margaritas with me at the local resteraunt and she even likes yarn crafts and country music...sorry Kristie...I think she passes the test for the new best friend!!
I have had the chance to be something other than mother and wife for a few hours each week, and gosh don't we all need that. Sometimes that can bog you down and make you feel like you are always doing for others when what you really need to do is take a minute or two for yourself.The house will eventually be clean, I figure by 2018 I will be able to claim back the house (thats when my youngest is finally going to be 18) and I can stop worrying about things like a mountain of laundry and running kids to activities. Hey, thats a goal to shoot for...a clean house in 2018!Well I have wasted about as much time as I dare before the little monsters....uhhmmmm I mean the little angels make theri way in the door. I expect that they will all be anxiouse for lunch out today as we are celebrating the middle daughters birthday....here I come Five Guys Burgers and Fries!!! In case you missed that they really have great burgers and fries!!! Ok I am off to do a load of laundry and clean a toilet......UGH! Oh and of course text back and forth with my NBFF about our plans for the evening!