Frustration

That is the only word that can be used to describe my state of mind today! Ugh. Homeschooling (did I mention that I homeschool two of my children?) is exhausting work, and it's especially frustrating when one of those two children avoids doing the work he (or she) knows is supposed to be done. *sigh*

I cannot believe that 2008 is practically over! Whoa! It makes me dizzy to see the time flashing past! There is much to get ready in the coming weeks. We will be having special company at Christmas time. And though I love them, and it isn't that I don't LIKE having company - I feel VERY inadequate in the hostess role! So, I'm a bundle of nerves. And somehow I can't seem to keep a clean house. I was watching video of back when S. was first born (my first child)... my house looked so nice and neat all the time.... then when L. came along.... there were a few more things left out... by the time A. came along, there was chaos in the background of all video clips, and it has not improved with C. being added to the family! Oh my! I would LOVE to have a nice, neat home... I just seem powerless to attain it! I'd like to know how parents teach their kids to pick up after themselves?.... 'cause I sure must have missed that lesson in Parenting 101!

Back to work!