"I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble." - Helen Keller
Here are my "small tasks" of the day so far.
- wake up kids
- feed kids breakfast
- clean up breakfast
- get Sarah on bus
- mend Erik's shirt
- color with Matt
- run 4 miles with Matt
- snack with Matt
- read with Matt
- diaper change
- sing music with Matt
- laundry, 3 loads
- clean kitchen
- do dishes
- put houseplants outside in sun
- make lunch for Matt and me
- watch Pooh Bear Shapes dvd with Matt
- put sheets back on bed
- pick up everywhere
- check in with email, clients
- organize mail, bills
- attend Sarah's play at school
- drive with kids to Target for a few mid-week groceries
- put away groceries
- put away laundry (are you still reading?!)
It's been a warm, sunny day full of small tasks but big moments. Sarah was wonderful in the play and is happy to be home early. Matt and I have chatted about many things; I can hear him as he laughs, playing in his room.
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