This time of year always finds me filing. I love to be organized, although you wouldn’t know it by looking at my kitchen counters on most days. I like the newness of taking all of last years bills and financial
Laundry List
Things have been hectic around our house. Between refinancing our home, beginning the school year, returning from vacation and dealing with a sick baby, the house has simply fallen apart from neglect. While ironing in the WEE hours of the
A messier kind of normal
When you first have a baby helpful friends and family are constantly popping by with a meal or offering to help with kids or housework. I love these people. They are so generous and helpful. BUT. I think they have
Clean Up
I’ve always had kids who love to take things out of boxes. This one is the exact opposite. She loves to put things away.Check out how fast that block is moving. This is serious business. Very helpful. Thanks Baby!
Mom’s homework
I don’t prioritize well. I love to plan, to organize, to think about better ways to get things done, but when the rubber meets the road I really have a hard time getting the most important things done every day.
The Battle of the Towel
In my house there are several things that I’ve had to surrender to my current family situation. For example, we no longer flit out for a quick trip to the store. Instead, it is an hour + excursion involving 3
Heirloom Cradle
In my husband’s family you will find a group of devout “savers.” They have (and still use) great grandma’s recipes and grandpa’s tools, an uncle’s woodworking projects and cousins’ photographs. Sentimental things quietly decorate their shelves and drawers. My own
Cleaning rust marks
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New Dishes – From My Basement
Hooray! My new dishes were just delivered! Happy dance! Twirling! Jumping! I know, dishes aren’t usually that exciting, but I have been waiting for mine for a LONG time. When we first moved into our current house (five years ago)