My problem is that I make list and devise systems that I only ever maintain fro a couple of days at best. At work I was really well organised, always making lists, prioritising, getting things done. At home I am in chaos...and the children know that if I impose a bright new schedule it will last until the first time we all get engrossed in something that spills over into the next thing, and before you know it we are a day and a half behind the schedule.

I love so many things, in so many areas, and I am a bit good at lots of them, but not very good at any. It means that whatever we do, I want to do it as much as the children. It makes me a good home educator, I guess, but a lousy housekeeper.

But we must press on with our moving plans, and that isn't going to be achieved with me playing Second Life all day, or John snoring in bed. So a change must be wrought.

I think I will have to go back to long to do lists....so much to do so little time. Now I must have a bath, and get warmed up. Freezing here today. The sky is blue with whispy white clouds, and I want to huddle in front of the fire with a good book...not rub down more paintwork. At least it will keep me warm!