Making Progress

I finally feel as though I am making progress for the race.  I still only have three people registered.  I am not discouraged though. 

In the last few days I have gotten into some sort of a rhythm.   In the morning while the girls are at school, Nicholas takes a nap and Max just plays quietly.  I get to work.  I set up a make shift command center at the kitchen table.  The laptop gets plugged in, cell phone by the ready, binder opened to the task at hand and a cup of coffee on stand by.  I can usually get about two hours of work done.  I write emails and make phone calls.  At 11 I have to pack the boys up in the car and set off to pick Lily up from school.

I have been able to finish collecting sponsors for the race.  I have started to round up door prizes, sent press releases to papers and update the website.  I have made appointments to finalize insurance, and received permission for the use of land for a water stop.  Things are starting to come together.  Now I just need more runners. 

This morning work time has allowed me to concentrate just on the one aspect of things to get done.  It's like compartmentalizing my life.  When we get back from pick-up, we have lunch, do homework, play outside and do laundry (yes, at the same time.  I fold while I watch the children play)  and occasionally I will get a few less demanding tasks done for the race. 

Once I am home for the evening, very little is done for the race.  dinner, and housework, time with the kids and baby prep, and perhaps catching something desent on TV.  Pack lunches and get ready for the demands of a new day.  Progress if good.  And you can quote Supermom on that!