It's Friday evening, 7:45. As our routine usually goes this is about the time E brushes her teeth, picks up her blankie and goes to bed. But I look outside and it's still light out. How in the world will E go to sleep when she doesn't think it's na-night time? The days are getting longer. Spring is finally here.
Luckily E's room has shades and curtains. Her body is definitely ready for bed. I see all the signs for sleep; including a big yawn. So it's a battle with the tooth brush, a frantic search for her blankie and off to bed. She's out like a light by 8:05.
7:45 AM
The first thing I hear before I even realize I am awake is small chitter chatter coming from E's room. I force open my tired eyes, all though this is technically sleeping in for me, and go to get E out of her crib. She's laying out her belly with her arms propping up her head. She's talking to Elmo and Pooh Bear who are sitting across the room. When did she get so big?
I grab her a morning snack and get to work on the kitchen. E is watching The Magic School Bus. R and M are still fast asleep. As I am standing at the sink washing the dishes that wouldn't fit in the dishwasher I realize there are FOUR water bottles sitting on the counters and in the sink. I almost forgot about all these colorful things. Spring is finally here. The days of filling water bottles for soccer games, trips to the park and hours of fun outdoors is here. Cheers to water bottle season.
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Saturday, April 12, 2014
Monday, March 3, 2014
Our weekend in photos
Telling our story through photographs is something I look forward too. I am finding that I am reaching for my digital camera more often (instead of the phone) to take photos, which has so many advantages. The quality of the photos is better, I am staying organized in the process; deleting photos as I go and I don't miss the moment waiting for the camera app to open on the phone. The best part: I am always smiling from ear to ear as I look back on a weeks worth of photos.
Wearing Mama's hat and boots.
Hanging out on the kitchen floor.
This girl loves hats!
Gearing up for sunshine!
Reading on the kitchen floor. Again.
R went running in the 19 degree weather.
Happy Birthday Sister!
Thanks for looking back on another weekend with us.
Keep Loving.
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Pick a spot.
As you all know, I love lazy weekends. Enjoying that first hot cup of coffee while E runs from room to room spreading toys about is one thing I enjoy on the weekend. All though the morning is all about lounging around we do have other plans and have accomplished many things this weekend.
R cooks breakfast, which is usually a second breakfast for E and I. We are both hungry as soon as our eyes open. The last couple Sundays my brother has joined us for breakfast too. And this morning he cleaned my kitchen! Thanks again lil bro.
Today, we have plans to see M and go to the mall. I am SO excited to FINALLY use the gift certificate I won for Your Plate Or Mine. Painting is a past time I don't do enough of anymore. An hour or two to think of nothing else but what color I'll splash on next is going to be great! I am also excited to see the sun today and don't mind the few flakes falling from the sky because it's so bright blue!
I do not feel a bit guilty for indulging in a nap or picking up my yarn and crochet hook. Because yesterday we accomplished some cleaning and organizing. I tackled the pile of mail and paperwork that I couldn't ignore any longer. It felt great to sort through bills, toss envelopes and file the keepers. We are eventually planning on going digital and scanning in old paperwork and tossing the paper. Less clutter, less stress!
I read an excellent article in Woman's Day magazine about clutter and getting organized. Maybe this is what prompted me to sort some of ours. One of the best tips was, "It only takes 5 to 10 minutes to attack a counter or a single drawer. When you have a free moment: while you are on the phone or waiting for water to boil, declutter a small area."
Finding time to do things like this is really just a matter of taking advantage of the 5-10 minute windows that we don't see. Or maybe spending less time mindlessly scrolling through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, etc. Think of all the things you could accomplish. I suggest taking one step at a time. Some days I feel overwhelmed and do not know where to start. As my husband says, "pick a spot." Having a goal in mind works well too. I tell myself, "Okay, I am just going to fold this basket of laundry. I take a break and then pick one other thing, always rewarding myself with something I enjoy doing more.
R cooks breakfast, which is usually a second breakfast for E and I. We are both hungry as soon as our eyes open. The last couple Sundays my brother has joined us for breakfast too. And this morning he cleaned my kitchen! Thanks again lil bro.
Today, we have plans to see M and go to the mall. I am SO excited to FINALLY use the gift certificate I won for Your Plate Or Mine. Painting is a past time I don't do enough of anymore. An hour or two to think of nothing else but what color I'll splash on next is going to be great! I am also excited to see the sun today and don't mind the few flakes falling from the sky because it's so bright blue!
I do not feel a bit guilty for indulging in a nap or picking up my yarn and crochet hook. Because yesterday we accomplished some cleaning and organizing. I tackled the pile of mail and paperwork that I couldn't ignore any longer. It felt great to sort through bills, toss envelopes and file the keepers. We are eventually planning on going digital and scanning in old paperwork and tossing the paper. Less clutter, less stress!
I read an excellent article in Woman's Day magazine about clutter and getting organized. Maybe this is what prompted me to sort some of ours. One of the best tips was, "It only takes 5 to 10 minutes to attack a counter or a single drawer. When you have a free moment: while you are on the phone or waiting for water to boil, declutter a small area."
Finding time to do things like this is really just a matter of taking advantage of the 5-10 minute windows that we don't see. Or maybe spending less time mindlessly scrolling through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, etc. Think of all the things you could accomplish. I suggest taking one step at a time. Some days I feel overwhelmed and do not know where to start. As my husband says, "pick a spot." Having a goal in mind works well too. I tell myself, "Okay, I am just going to fold this basket of laundry. I take a break and then pick one other thing, always rewarding myself with something I enjoy doing more.
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Definitely happy.
In a burst of excitement I asked Maddi today, "Is this your favorite place you've lived so far?!" I was pushing Edee in her stroller to check the mail and Maddi was riding her bicycle with her best friend Amari. In seeing these two girls together my heart filled with happiness as I remembered my childhood spent riding bikes for hours. Struck by all of this I think Maddi is definitely happy.
This place, this 2 bedroom, tiny bathroom, loud neighbored place is perfect. In every new place we live I find things to love and enjoy about it. These things make it our home. (Besides the fact that home is where the heart is.) As long as I have my 3 little love birds I know I will make any place home.
I love the big square closet jam packed with my crafting supplies. I love that the sun rises into the kitchen every morning and warms the living room in the afternoon. I love that our carpet was brand new when we moved in (for Edee's sake). I really love the street we live on as it has little traffic.
Just like most things in life you can find the bad, you can usually find the good too.
We are building memories here and will always remember our little place (even though it's 200 sq. ft larger than the last place) on Clovernook. I think it's time I make a momentum for each apartment we've had before finally calling a house, 'our home.'
As I pushed Edee back up the drive way after having my little moment, Maddi rides off with Amari and yelling, "YEEESS because Amari lives right next door." Yes, my lil' bonus girl is definitely happy.
Keep Loving.
This place, this 2 bedroom, tiny bathroom, loud neighbored place is perfect. In every new place we live I find things to love and enjoy about it. These things make it our home. (Besides the fact that home is where the heart is.) As long as I have my 3 little love birds I know I will make any place home.
I love the big square closet jam packed with my crafting supplies. I love that the sun rises into the kitchen every morning and warms the living room in the afternoon. I love that our carpet was brand new when we moved in (for Edee's sake). I really love the street we live on as it has little traffic.
Just like most things in life you can find the bad, you can usually find the good too.
We are building memories here and will always remember our little place (even though it's 200 sq. ft larger than the last place) on Clovernook. I think it's time I make a momentum for each apartment we've had before finally calling a house, 'our home.'
As I pushed Edee back up the drive way after having my little moment, Maddi rides off with Amari and yelling, "YEEESS because Amari lives right next door." Yes, my lil' bonus girl is definitely happy.
Keep Loving.
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