My house is a MESS. My friends refuse to believe this, but its true. I have not cleaned my house in about a week.....except for taking out the trash and doing the dishes and laundry. Other then the necessary things, I haven't done anything. The glass on my coffee table is NASTY looking right now. It has finger prints and sticky stuff from where my oldest spilt some juice. There are toys EVERYWHERE and I still havent made my bed.....I stripped the bed and washed the sheets.....I just never put the new ones on. So Ive been sleeping on my comfertor and using a warm throw as a cover. Honestly though, Ive been VERY busy. By the time I actually get home at night all I want to do is go to sleep. Kind of like right now. It's almost 9pm and I am SO ready for bed.
I definatly have hit that point in my pregnancy where I'm just tired. I have managed to get a few things done. I organized the girls' puzzles finally. Each puzzle is numbered and all the pieces to that puzzle have the same number on them. Then they are put into a 2 gallon ziplock baggie. Then I wrote puzzle # whatever on the baggie. Each baggie with its own puzzle is then put into a little plastic tub which is labeled "PUZZLES" It didn't take long at all but it sure made me feel like I accomplished something.....anything.....this week. I started trying to figure out how to organize her barbies, barbie clothes, and accessories, but they are still kind of one big mess in a plastic tub. Oh well. I'll eventually figure out how to make them all nice and neat.
My husband will be home before I know it so I really need to get the house nice before he come home. Not that it's horriable, I mean I dont need to be on "Clean Sweep" or some show like that, but the house does need a good deep cleaning before the hubby comes home. Thats one of my worst fears. Having my husband come home to a dirty, unorganized, cluttered home. He's coming home to relax from work, not to worry about how the house looks. Well I'm about half dead tonight so its off to bed now. If anyone has any good idead on how to organize barbies and all the little stuff that comes with barbies PLEASE comment. I need all the help I can get right now.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
Tired
As hapy and proud I am of myself right now im also exausted! It's only 12:30pm and I'm ready to go back to bed, or at least ready to take a nap. Its been a very busy morning and I'm not done yet.
My girls usually wake up between 8am and 9am. Well this morning I had to be at an FRG meeting at 8am so I had to have all of us up and ready to walk out the door no later than 7:50. So, needless to say, I was up at 6am this morning. I put the last finishing touches on the Welcome Packet for the FRG, took a shower, got the girls up and dressed, and we were out the door.
The FRG meeting went pretty well. At least for me it did. Everyone was very impressed at what I had put together in less than a week. They actually said I was like super woman. Of course this made me feel awesome. I try to do everything and when I actually manage to do everything and do it right and people are happy that makes me feel awesome; like I really can do it all.
The FRG meeting ended around 9:45 then it was back home to change the girls' clothes, do their hair and head back to the hotel for Christmas pictures at 10:30. We got home at 9:55 I changed thee girls' clothes and then came the hard part, getting them to sit still so I could do their hair. I eventually got them ready and we rushed out the door at 10:20. We got to the hotel at 10:27 took pics and now we're back home.
I dont have anything offically planned for the rest of the day, but I need to clean up. The house isnt too bad, but I need to mop the floors and finish the laundry, clean the bathrooms. All that good stuff. I also need to label some stuff with my label maker. I was SO happy to finally get one and Ive been so busy that I haven't had the time to really use it. I'll probably clean up the girls' room and go label crazy.
My girls usually wake up between 8am and 9am. Well this morning I had to be at an FRG meeting at 8am so I had to have all of us up and ready to walk out the door no later than 7:50. So, needless to say, I was up at 6am this morning. I put the last finishing touches on the Welcome Packet for the FRG, took a shower, got the girls up and dressed, and we were out the door.
The FRG meeting went pretty well. At least for me it did. Everyone was very impressed at what I had put together in less than a week. They actually said I was like super woman. Of course this made me feel awesome. I try to do everything and when I actually manage to do everything and do it right and people are happy that makes me feel awesome; like I really can do it all.
The FRG meeting ended around 9:45 then it was back home to change the girls' clothes, do their hair and head back to the hotel for Christmas pictures at 10:30. We got home at 9:55 I changed thee girls' clothes and then came the hard part, getting them to sit still so I could do their hair. I eventually got them ready and we rushed out the door at 10:20. We got to the hotel at 10:27 took pics and now we're back home.
I dont have anything offically planned for the rest of the day, but I need to clean up. The house isnt too bad, but I need to mop the floors and finish the laundry, clean the bathrooms. All that good stuff. I also need to label some stuff with my label maker. I was SO happy to finally get one and Ive been so busy that I haven't had the time to really use it. I'll probably clean up the girls' room and go label crazy.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
SO HAPPY!!
The title says it all....I'm SO HAPPY right now. Yesterday when I went to the NEX to get some stuff to make a sample Welcome Packet for our FRH (Family Readiness Group) I walked down the office supply isle and they had it....Dyno Label Marker!!!! I've been waiting for MONTHS for them to get this label maker in so I can get a little more organized. Ive only started using it this morning for a few things but so far I LOVE it. It was the best $18.99 I've ever spent.
So update on my sample Welcome Packet for the FRG, I'm almost done!!! I walked to bascially everywhere I could think of on base yesterday that someone might go and got any information I could get. Got everything home sorted through it. put the thing I thought were importnat in the packet and the other stuff got put in a file just in case. I took the sample packet over to the FRG Co-Leader and she said it was awesome. I'm really hoping that the commander, paid FRG person and the FRG leader think its good at the meeting Friday morning. There are still some things missing from the Welcome Packet that I think would be awesome to have in there, but honestly I dont think they will get in there before Friday morning. What Im going to have to do is write up a little sheet and list what is in the packet and what is not in the packet but what i think should be in the packet. I would really like to organize the packet with some dividers so when people get it thay know what is what and can easily turn to what they need, but the FRG doesnt have enough money to buy the things we would need to do that. Oh well, Maybe i'll do it anyway just to make it look really nice and impress everyone =)
Ok well it's time to clean up the house and play with my new toy! I'm so excited!!
So update on my sample Welcome Packet for the FRG, I'm almost done!!! I walked to bascially everywhere I could think of on base yesterday that someone might go and got any information I could get. Got everything home sorted through it. put the thing I thought were importnat in the packet and the other stuff got put in a file just in case. I took the sample packet over to the FRG Co-Leader and she said it was awesome. I'm really hoping that the commander, paid FRG person and the FRG leader think its good at the meeting Friday morning. There are still some things missing from the Welcome Packet that I think would be awesome to have in there, but honestly I dont think they will get in there before Friday morning. What Im going to have to do is write up a little sheet and list what is in the packet and what is not in the packet but what i think should be in the packet. I would really like to organize the packet with some dividers so when people get it thay know what is what and can easily turn to what they need, but the FRG doesnt have enough money to buy the things we would need to do that. Oh well, Maybe i'll do it anyway just to make it look really nice and impress everyone =)
Ok well it's time to clean up the house and play with my new toy! I'm so excited!!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Menu Plan Monday!!!
Ah, yes. It's that time of the week again. Another week has gone by and it's monday now...time to lan my menu for the week. Honestly it was semi planned last week because I go grochery shopping every 15 days (when hubby gets paid). So i always have a general idea of what im going to be making the 1st-15th and the 15th-30th(31st) of every month. Its just on Mondays I plan it all out so I can just look at my little calander and take out what I need. It makes life so much more simple. Ok enough rambeling, on with MPM!
MONDAY: Meatloaf, Lima Beans, Mashed Potatoes
TUESDAY: Left over Meatloaf, Carrots, Cornbread, Stovetop
WEDNESDAY: Kabobs and Brown Rice (looking foward to hump day!!)
THURSDAY: StoveTop Chicken
FRIDAY: Leftovers
SATURDAY: Spaghetti with butter and garlic (we dont do tomato sauce)
SUNDAY: Chicken Enchiladas and Mexican Rice
Still eating lots of left overs since hubby is gone until Mid/End of November....no big deal. It saves us some money on our grochery bill. =) Can you believe I only spent $100.17 on grocheries for 15 days?!?!?! Thats not just dinner...thats breakfast lunch snacks and dinner...and no coupons! I suck at using coupons....but I'm good at finding deals and only buying what I need. This mornings breakfast is Waffles with strawberries and whippedcream.....omg so good!! I think I might make some more and freeze them for an easy breakfast later this week. Its a nice change from ceral and milk or eggs biscuit and fruit salad.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
What fules me?
I was watching some early morning TV today and they were talking about jealousy. So I started to think what really fules me to get and stay organized. If you ask my girl friend she would say that I OCD and need to be on meds to control my "need to have everything organized" ways. I don't think that is the case. Of course it might be, but I dont think Im that bad. I think that there are a few differnt reason why I am becoming SO organized, and im actually staying organized.
First I'm pregnant....I'm nesting. Of course Ive been nesting since the first day I found out I was pregnant, but I did this with my other pregnancies also. It's like as soon as I find out I'm expecting I know that I'm going to have to become more organized. Adding another child to a family is a very chaotic time. The more organized you are during this time the smoother things will run and the easier the transition will be.
Second, I grew up in a family where my parents and most of my extended family were and still are pack rats. We always had stuff everywhere!! I would have to move piles of clothes, dirty and clean, off the sofa just to sit down. I would have to move stacks of bills and junk mail off the desk in order to use the computer. There was always a full stack of dirty dishes in the sink and never clean dishes in the cabinets. My parents collected antiques furniture and art. If there was a space somewhere to put something they would make sure something was there. It drove me crazy. Since I've become an adult with a family and home of my own, I promised myself that I would never allow myslef to become dirty or cluttered. I dont want my children to be embarassed to invite their friends over one day.
Third, and I just realized this today, I am SO jealous of people whos homes are perfect. You all know who I'm talking about. People whos homes look like this....
I dream of the day where my house will not only be completely organized but also beautifully decorated. Maybe when we move back to the states. The kids will be a little older, hubby will have a better paying job, and we'll be able to decorate any way we want to again. Right now we are so limited due to the fact that we are not allowed to paint. Hubby and I are about to say "screw it" and paint away. So we'll have to pay about $800 to have the place repainted by a pro before we leave.....it might be worth it to have our house feel like home for the next 4 years.
Right now between the white walls, white tile floors, white cabinets, toys and dirt that the kids bring in, this house feels so gross and messy. I think it make me even more jealous of thoes perfect homes. It makes me want to organize and reorganize until everything is perfect.
I think the last reason why I have become so organized is that it is just easier. I can find things when I need them, I know when I have an appointment or playdate, and Im not rebuying things I already have but that I cant find. Ah yes, live running smoothly. It also saves money. for instance, when I go grochery shopping I have a list of things I know I need for the next 2 weeks. I make a menu plan for 2 weeks, then I go and look at what I already have and then write down the things I will need. On average I spend about $120 every 15 days on grocheries for a family of 4 (including diapers and wipes). The most I have spent is about $180 and thats only because I also bought laundry soap, dish soap, toliet paper, paper towels, shampoo, and some cleaning products. I usually only do this about once every 4-6 months.
Being organized just saves you time energy and money. It makes your house look nice, makes things easier to find, and gives you time to relax. Honestly why wouldnt anyone want to be clean and organized? I just dont know.
First I'm pregnant....I'm nesting. Of course Ive been nesting since the first day I found out I was pregnant, but I did this with my other pregnancies also. It's like as soon as I find out I'm expecting I know that I'm going to have to become more organized. Adding another child to a family is a very chaotic time. The more organized you are during this time the smoother things will run and the easier the transition will be.
Second, I grew up in a family where my parents and most of my extended family were and still are pack rats. We always had stuff everywhere!! I would have to move piles of clothes, dirty and clean, off the sofa just to sit down. I would have to move stacks of bills and junk mail off the desk in order to use the computer. There was always a full stack of dirty dishes in the sink and never clean dishes in the cabinets. My parents collected antiques furniture and art. If there was a space somewhere to put something they would make sure something was there. It drove me crazy. Since I've become an adult with a family and home of my own, I promised myself that I would never allow myslef to become dirty or cluttered. I dont want my children to be embarassed to invite their friends over one day.
Third, and I just realized this today, I am SO jealous of people whos homes are perfect. You all know who I'm talking about. People whos homes look like this....
I dream of the day where my house will not only be completely organized but also beautifully decorated. Maybe when we move back to the states. The kids will be a little older, hubby will have a better paying job, and we'll be able to decorate any way we want to again. Right now we are so limited due to the fact that we are not allowed to paint. Hubby and I are about to say "screw it" and paint away. So we'll have to pay about $800 to have the place repainted by a pro before we leave.....it might be worth it to have our house feel like home for the next 4 years.
Right now between the white walls, white tile floors, white cabinets, toys and dirt that the kids bring in, this house feels so gross and messy. I think it make me even more jealous of thoes perfect homes. It makes me want to organize and reorganize until everything is perfect.
I think the last reason why I have become so organized is that it is just easier. I can find things when I need them, I know when I have an appointment or playdate, and Im not rebuying things I already have but that I cant find. Ah yes, live running smoothly. It also saves money. for instance, when I go grochery shopping I have a list of things I know I need for the next 2 weeks. I make a menu plan for 2 weeks, then I go and look at what I already have and then write down the things I will need. On average I spend about $120 every 15 days on grocheries for a family of 4 (including diapers and wipes). The most I have spent is about $180 and thats only because I also bought laundry soap, dish soap, toliet paper, paper towels, shampoo, and some cleaning products. I usually only do this about once every 4-6 months.
Being organized just saves you time energy and money. It makes your house look nice, makes things easier to find, and gives you time to relax. Honestly why wouldnt anyone want to be clean and organized? I just dont know.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Menu Plan Monday
My 2nd MPM. How wonderful! Well I did go to the grochery store so the fridge is completely stocked now and I have a lot to work with. So whats on the menu for this week?....
MONDAY: BBQ Chicken, Corn, and Mashed Potatoes
TUESDAY: Chicken Fried Rice
WEDNESDAY: Shish Kabobs and leftover fried rice
THURSDAY: Spaghetti with butter and garlic (we dont do sauce)
FRIDAY: Ham Steak, StoveTop Stuffing, and Carrots
SATURDAY: Chicken Enchiladas
SUNDAY: Leftovers
Its still just me and the girls so Im sure we'll be having left overfors for lunch and maybe even breakfast. =)
Thursday, October 2, 2008
My Family
I thought I would take a moment out of my organizing rampage to post a little about myself and my family. Of course I have a little profile that gives a small description of my life, but what can I say, I want to show off my kiddos and hubby =)
I think the first thing that comes out of everyone's mouth when they first meet myself and my family is "You're so young!" Yes, it's true, I am young. I just turned 23 at the end of August. My husband is also young. He will be turning 24 at the beginning of December. We began our adult lives at a very young age and we wouldnt have it any other way. I think we are the happiest we have ever been.
David....Husband, Father, and Soldier
David and I met in February 2003. At the time we were both high school seniors but we attended differnt schools. A co-worked of mine at the time introduced us and it was love at first sight. A month after we met David finally got up the nerve to ask me out on our first date, Putt-Putt golf. I'll never forget that night for as long as I live. We had our 1st kiss that night and I remember feeling something different than I had ever felt with anyone else. It was magical. From that day on we were always together. On August 27th, 2003 David left for Basic Trainning for the US Army and I left for college. The 3 months we spent away from eachother made us realize just how much we ment to one another and we decided to get married. On February 13,2004 we said "I do" at a local court house in Augusta GA. I was 18 at the time and he was 19. Two months later we found out that we were expecting our first child. We also found out that in June David would be deploying to Korea for a year.
Emma Catharine....The 1st born
Well thats my family that I am so proud of. They are my world.
I think the first thing that comes out of everyone's mouth when they first meet myself and my family is "You're so young!" Yes, it's true, I am young. I just turned 23 at the end of August. My husband is also young. He will be turning 24 at the beginning of December. We began our adult lives at a very young age and we wouldnt have it any other way. I think we are the happiest we have ever been.
David....Husband, Father, and Soldier
David and I met in February 2003. At the time we were both high school seniors but we attended differnt schools. A co-worked of mine at the time introduced us and it was love at first sight. A month after we met David finally got up the nerve to ask me out on our first date, Putt-Putt golf. I'll never forget that night for as long as I live. We had our 1st kiss that night and I remember feeling something different than I had ever felt with anyone else. It was magical. From that day on we were always together. On August 27th, 2003 David left for Basic Trainning for the US Army and I left for college. The 3 months we spent away from eachother made us realize just how much we ment to one another and we decided to get married. On February 13,2004 we said "I do" at a local court house in Augusta GA. I was 18 at the time and he was 19. Two months later we found out that we were expecting our first child. We also found out that in June David would be deploying to Korea for a year.
Emma Catharine....The 1st born
Emma was born on November 30,2004. After being pregnant for 41 weeks I was ready for her to finally come out, but she was stubborn and I ended up being induced. After 12 hours of labor and a forcept delivery because she was stuck on my hip bones, she finally made her arrival into this world. Emmas is strong willed, stubborn, hard headed, but VERY loving and caring. Shes laid back but at the same time shes into EVERYTHING. She has always had a very distinct personality and can sometimes drive me crazy, but I wouldnt change one thing about her. She will always be my baby even though shes mommy's "big girl" now.
Lindsey Catharine....Our 2nd
Lindsey was concieved the night David got home from a 4 month deployment to the Dominican Republic. My pregnancy with her was the most uneventful easy wonderful pregnancy I think I could have had. It was wonderful. However, 20 weeks into the pregnancy, David ended up being deployed to Kuwait for 15 months. Lindsey didnt want to come out either. At 39 weeks after being 5cm diolated for a month and with David home for his 2 weeks of R&R my doctor finally induced me. My labor started at 10:30 on March 6, 2007 and at 1:14pm after 2 hours and 45 minutes of labor and 3 pushes Lindsey was born. From day one Lindsey has been a very clingy child. She always wants to be held and cuddled. She wants to know and learn about things but is to shy and afraid to go off on her own. Since David was in Kuwait from the time she was 2 weeks until she was 11 months old she is definatly a mommys girl. If I leave her side the world might as well crumble. She loves everyone, even if shes too shy to show it. Her and Emma are like night and day. It should be interesting to see how they are when they get older.
Baby Girl #3....
Well thats my family that I am so proud of. They are my world.
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