Today Chris and I had a great workout. We pushed through and ran 2 miles in 16:30. Not bad for two old 30 somethings! I made the kids homemade pancakes and strawberry syrup. We cleaned the house and it seems that the kids are getting into a better routine of just getting it done. I don't have to yell or remind over and over again to pickup. They just know that they can do whatever they want after the house is done. We have been able to have lunch together everyday. I love hearing the kids laugh and carry a conversation with each other during meals. There truly is something remarkable about gathering around the dinner table to talk about events of the day. I have seen a difference in my kids the past few weeks since we have started being consistent again. We have tried to have dinner at 6 p.m. and then and activity. We have also followed through with activities we have scheduled for that day. CJ was able to pass off 5 merit badges while he was down at scout camp last week. So we celebrated today by giving him a free trip to Yogafina. He loaded the cup full of waffers and chocolate with very little frozen yogurt at the bottom. I thought there was no way he was going to finish it but he did. It was fun to spend a few hours with just him today. After dinner we went over to a friends house to swim as a family. I also want to mention that I finally cleaned out my downstairs closet under the stairs and I vacuumed the stairs. I am taking little steps each day to be steady and constant. My house feels cleaner and my kids are happier. I need to continue to stay focused and be present. I need to not let life overwhelm me. I just keep putting one foot in front of another.