Is that a glimmer that I see at the end of the tunnel

It is starting to feel like I have lived in the chaos forever, but I think there is a little glimmer way down there at the end of the tunnel. Last night as the last daycare child was getting in the vehicle to go home I was changing into my painting clothes and got the first coat of paint over the dark paneling in the den. Was able to get it all done, then ran upstairs, printing off the information I had to take to the daycare meeting, washed the paint off my hands, changed into my good clothes and ran out the door to my meeting. At the daycare meeting we discussed policies, but it kept drifting off topic and all I could think was, let's just get back to the order of business so I can get home! The meeting was over at 9:30 and just as I started the car I heard on the radio that the Wheat Kings won their game! I am so ready for hockey season to be over! And now they have to go another round. Ryan is happy cos he will get to see at least 2 games while he is home. But, getting back to that glimmer I see..... I rushed home from the meeting and changed back into painting clothes and got the second coat of paint on the walls. Then realized that I had not stopped to eat any supper. So made some toast, checked email and went to bed! Tonight we will put get the lighter color on the top part of the room, get the shelves back up and things on them and hopefully get the room into order so it is ready for Ryan.

On top of the painting I am planning my Dad's birthday party. It was going to be just us going out and taking him and Nora out for supper, but them with Ryan coming home it is easier for him to see everyone if they are in one place so the plans escalated a bit. Now it will be my brother, sister in law and boys, my Mom's brother and sister and spouses, my Dad's two sisters, and one brother and their spouses, plus really good friends of ours and their daughter. This couple that we are friends with they are just like part of our extended family and they really want to see Ryan so this is what seemed to work best. Laura would of been sad if she didn't get to see Ryan when he was home. So somewhere in here I have to get to the grocery store and get the food for the party! I know it will all come together, just sounds overwhelming at times.