Anyone have an Ark?

It has been pouring all day!! My backyard looks like a gigantic mud puddle. I'm hoping this rain stops by tomorrow, but not counting on it. Yesterday it did get quite nice in the afternoon so was able to get all the kids out and playing in the backyard for a bit.

The two younger girls, Marie and Linda share a bedroom. Well, till last night they had bunk beds. Marie convinced the husband that she didn't want bunk beds anymore and instead wanted them separated. This had been done before, so she knew it was possible. Well, I think my kids own a toy store of their own. To facilitate moving the beds, the husband had to move all the toys out of the way. Well, the girls room looked like a cyclone had hit it afterwards, but the beds did come apart!

Today we did a lot of housecleaning. Still not all done, but did at least get the majority done. The girls room took forever because we had to rearrange so much. I did end up going through all their toys and throwing away the broken. Hopefully we'll finish the housecleaning tomorrow.

The oldest (Nicole), had a netball game today. It was cold and rainy out, not the greatest environment to play in, but she had a good time. Plus they won the game which always helps. Had to have a chat with her afterwards about her room. Her room looked like a natural disaster! What is it about pre-teens (and teens) that they can't get the concept about picking up after themselves? I remember being the same way when I was a kid. Now I'm more like my mom and like everything neat and clean.

I ended up taking a nap today after we did the house. The husband let me sleep for like 2 hours and even started dinner while I was sleeping. I do have a great husband.

We just got back from the store. Took everyone and for the most part they behaved. Linda had a few moments but with some diversions she did well.

I don't feel as depressed, but it's still there. Last night was terrible. Woke up at least four times with nightmares. What's funny, I don't remember the dreams themselves, just the "feeling". I'm hoping this stops soon. Going to talk to my therapist about it on Tuesday.

Anyway, time to get the kids ready for baths and bed..

Ta for now