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I found myself this past weekend thinking, "If I only had a genie in a bottle, I would wish for two things." I would wish that I were a morning person and that I could feel peace and calm when my life and home were messy and unorganized.
I feel complete anger and sadness when things are out of place. My children and my husband know that if the house is messy, mom will not be able to function and therefore, there may not be food prepared for any meal. I cannot think, function, or feel joy when I cannot see the middle of the floor because of clutter and toys.
Our children know that I have, what we call a "poor kids sack." Anything that is left out goes into my poor kids sack. Our children (depending on the item or my mood,) can either do a job to get their item back, or I simply give it to the poor kids. This tends to work most days, and keeps me sane.
I wish I could wake up and watch the sunrise every morning and feel happy while doing it. I would love to add a few more hours to my day by waking up earlier. But, I just can't do it. I need at least eight to nine hours of sleep to be able to function the next day. (Why can't I be like Martha Stewart and need only four hours of sleep a night?)
Much of this comes from my husband not being a morning lover. He would sleep until noon everyday if I allowed it. He is not lazy, or un-motivated, he just the opposite of that. He is just someone who loves to sleep. So, how can I be up and going at the break of day, when I have a nice warm body to snuggle up to?
I am trying to change our ways, but old habits die-hard. Having a baby forces us to have strange hours and sleep at strange times. So, until the baby becomes a regular sleeper, we will adjust our clocks to his. Maybe this is just an excuse to find time to sleep. But, whatever it is, my genie has not visited our home to grant me my wishes, so I will carry on as is.
I am grateful this week to June from American Fork for helping me to be able to sleep in a bit longer, and to have my life a bit more organized, by sending in one of her favorite recipes. June has made this week's column a breeze to write, because we know this recipe is tried, true and delicious. My family appreciates less stress in my life, because it means more time for food!
This recipe is so light and refreshing you will want to make it for your upcoming summer barbecue.
Until next week's batter chatter may you enjoy every sunrise for me, because I will be snuggled up tight in bed!
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