Last week was such a dumpster fire for many reasons (mainly the ice dams of my home). So this week I'm taking some "shortcuts" though I'm unsure if that's even the right phrase to use becuase it seems negative. Like I'm doing things the wrong way. Instead I'm doing things differently this week so that I'm taking some things off my plate. And maybe I'll have more time to sit and knit and watch Downton Abbey again like I did yesterday.
First, the boys breakfast was all set out last night instead of this morning. And I didn't do it myself, Terry did it. And I'm going to have the boys put together their own breakfast this week. This may seem like a "duh" moment, yes a 13 year old and an 8 year old can certainly get their own breakfast, but it's just part of my 6:20am routine and if I make them something then I know they are eating healthy food instead of factory food.
Then, I ordered their lunches for the week, which I haven't done yet this year. The kids used to eat school lunch about half the time. But now that COVID is an issue, the school asks that you order your lunches for the week before Sunday night. And then I have to magically remember what days I ordered (or make note, which I don't). You can't just show up at school and get in the lunch line anymore. There isn't even a lunch line because there isn't a lunch room. the kids lunch in their rooms with their "pod." It's a bit frustrating for those of us who don't plan a week ahead, or are busy on Sundays getting stuff ready for the week. But this week? School lunch every day. And it's good stuff like breakfast-for-lunch, pesto chicken pasta, pizza, and chicken tenders. Things the kids actually will eat.
I ordered myself breakfast and lunch delivery here at the shop this morning from a local fave, Firefly Coffee House. It wasn't much, but it was nice to have someone with a smile drive the half mile to bring me nice coffee and an english muffin sandwich since I forgot to pack anything. And he brought it in like 15 minutes. And the english muffin is homemade. Win win.
So far, all my shortcuts are about food! I'm not surprised though, since I spend a lot of time shopping for and making food. And while these aren't epic time savers, I do feel good about letting some things go. And that's three things already this week! Do you have tips on things that have really cut down your time spent doing something? I'd love to know.
This week, I'm expecting to have up on the website a new batch of Tosh DK and Tosh Merino Light, super yarn from Life in the Long Grass and some restocks of Malabrigo. And likely some more Regia too. Perhaps a few other things if the shipping timelines are correct.