Finally finished...

I know it only took a week...but what a long one! Steve and I were able to finish the spring cleaning and the family rules sign. I did not take a before picture but I took a during picture with the contents strewn about even more.



This was the storage room. We also cleaned out both closets and any other hidden clutter. I am a sucker for the "I might need that again, so I better keep it" mind set. I was so tired of it, hence the purge! We ended up with everything donated, thrown out, or organized neatly in tubs in closets, which left us with this



So, so nice. Now, I just have to get some sleep so I can use the new wii room. I will post pics of the rules soon.

Weekend Recap

Friday the weather was beautiful and when we got home from work Steve suggested taking Sydney to swing. There is a playground across the street. She had no fear.





Saturday after Steve let me sleep in and cleaned the kitchen, he took my car to get inspected. We got a phone call to let us know that the car failed inspection, would be expensive to fix, and the part would not be in until Wednesday. We found this out while our sweet girl was screaming because her gums hurt. She was flinging jello, not interested in the Fresh Beats (if you know my daughter you know this is an issue) and just an unhappy baby. The only thing that stopped the crying was being outside, and Tylenol. Steve and I ended up discussing what to do about the car through the screen door. Because if the door was open Sydney thought she was going back inside and lost it again. Fun times!

Sunday was a good day. Sydney and I let Steve sleep while we went to Wal-Mart for groceries. Then hung out and had a lazy day of cleaning and folding clothes. As you may notice...I did not work this weekend!! It was wonderful, even if I am paying for it now. But hanging out with this girl...



...totally worth it!

I  weekends

Steve made it home safe and sound today. In fact he and Sydney beat me home by about ten minutes. They laughed and played while I finished up dinner. I am so thankful to have him back.

Friday nights are always fun around here. We don't do much, but everyone is so happy and relaxed that we get a couple of days together...even if I still have to work.

Do you have any weekend plans?

Girls' nights!

Steve (the wonderful husband) is broadcasting some of the high school state championship games this week. While he is away Sydney (the amazing daughter)and I have been taking full advantage of some girl time. This morning we even went out to breakfast. On a Thursday. Before work. I can't believe it myself but it was so great. I cannot think of a better way to start the day than sitting down and enjoying time with loved ones. Not to mention Sydney loved the pancakes, and we had leftovers so that took care of dinner. In the evenings we have been checking out the new episodes of the Fresh Beats, working on Your Baby Can Read, and making sure we laugh...a lot.

Tonight we did have to clean up the apartment and get ready for Steve's return. I was able to get the prep work done for tomorrow nights dinner. We will be having a variation of Pioneer Woman's white chicken enchiladas. If you are wondering "who is this Pioneer Woman?" you must google her. Even if you do not cook. She shows you step by step instructions for every detail. You can make them too.

Then the night got really interesting when we had some severe weather. Like break in to Nick Jr with a black screen and telling people in my town to seek shelter kind of severe. I grabbed a blanket, Sydney, and called my parents. We ended up waiting it out in the bathroom. Thankfully everything turned out fine. Needless to say after all of this, I am one worn out momma!