Today I'm keeping up the momentum from yesterday. I'm going to list here all the things I've done today and keep updating the list until it's time for bed. Here we go! Today I:
*Scrubbed the trashcan in the kitchen
*Went through DS5's clothes and eliminated the ones that don't fit right, I just don't like or are out of season.
*Organized theDS5's backstock clothes according to size so we'll be ready when he grows
*Organized the DVDs according to adult/kid and then put series together. We had double of some DVDs. Who knew?
*Clean out the inboxes on both of my email accounts
The day is still young. We'll have to see what else I can add to the list.
*Sold the stroller listed on craigslist. Cash in my pocket. Cha-ching!
*Went through the books in the kid's library and eliminated the books they no longer read
*Washed all the filters on the vacuum
*Sorted through the toys and eliminated the toys that are no longer played with. I also put some toys up for later this winter
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Getting Ready for Winter
I have been a busy bee today getting ready for winter. The weather's supposed to turn tomorrow so I wanted to get as much done today as I could. Sooo today I:
*Washed the windows inside and out
*Vacuumed the entire house including under the moveable furniture i.e. the couch
*Got a flu shot for me and the flu mist for my kiddo's
*Took out all the trash I could possibly find
*Swept the patio and took in all the outside toys
*Cleaned out the van (still need to vacuum that thing in a bad way...)
*Gassed up the vehicles
*Filed all the paperwork for October that still needed filing
*Ran the books and plates up to the neighbor where they belong
*Went grocery shopping stocking up on staples and water. Don't want to haul that crap in the snow.
*Refilled my medication
*Put the pillow cases on the new pillows and chucked the old pillows
*Put away all the crap that seemed to migrate it's way into my big closet
*Walk to school to pick up DS5 and play at the playground
*Put away the fishing gear
*Listed a stroller on craigslist
*Sorted and filed all the photo's I've been meaning to sort and file
*Got everything written down in next years calendar that I am aware of
*Wiped down the bathroom
*Dusted the living room
*Emptied and reloaded the dishwasher
*Hand washed all the knives that are hand wash only and wiped out the kitchen sink
*Put away in clear shoe boxes all sandels
*Put away all the light jackets and brought out the winter coats
*Threw away the show organizer that the kids broke
*Sorted the laundry for tomorrow
That's it so far, but the night is still young. :) We'll have to see what else I can find to do before the bad weather hits. Nothing like being prepared in a well stocked, clean and organized house.
To do yet:
*Deep clean the carpets especially in the living room
*Sort through the hand-me-downs DS got from my cousin and put away the clothes that will fit this winter
*Sort through the toys and eliminate the toys that are not being played with...either donate or put away for later when the snow really hits and the "I'm bored" comes out. Wala new toys.
*Back-up the digital photo's to my external hard drive
*Clean out my emails in boxes
*Find more stuff to list on craigslist
*Put the cover on the sandbox
*Christmas cards (It's never to early to address those suckers)
*Give out the kid's school pics
*Re-evaluate the kid's bookshelf...it's just not working...they can't seem to put the books away themselves
*Get my oil changed (I have like 500 miles till it's due)
*Get my next years bill binder set up and ready for action
*Find pics to put in some of the cute picture frames I got at Kohl's
*File my taxes (BAD Chibiko!!)
*I will keep up on laundry (the bane of my existence)
*See Breaking Dawn in the theater...living the high life there :)
*Apply for a job should the right type of job come along...not in any hurry here 'cause it's a pain in the butt to find daycare that will transport DD3 to preschool, but it's definitely on the back burner
*Stop making insanely long to do lists and take time to enjoy life
*Washed the windows inside and out
*Vacuumed the entire house including under the moveable furniture i.e. the couch
*Got a flu shot for me and the flu mist for my kiddo's
*Took out all the trash I could possibly find
*Swept the patio and took in all the outside toys
*Cleaned out the van (still need to vacuum that thing in a bad way...)
*Gassed up the vehicles
*Filed all the paperwork for October that still needed filing
*Ran the books and plates up to the neighbor where they belong
*Went grocery shopping stocking up on staples and water. Don't want to haul that crap in the snow.
*Refilled my medication
*Put the pillow cases on the new pillows and chucked the old pillows
*Put away all the crap that seemed to migrate it's way into my big closet
*Walk to school to pick up DS5 and play at the playground
*Put away the fishing gear
*Listed a stroller on craigslist
*Sorted and filed all the photo's I've been meaning to sort and file
*Got everything written down in next years calendar that I am aware of
*Wiped down the bathroom
*Dusted the living room
*Emptied and reloaded the dishwasher
*Hand washed all the knives that are hand wash only and wiped out the kitchen sink
*Put away in clear shoe boxes all sandels
*Put away all the light jackets and brought out the winter coats
*Threw away the show organizer that the kids broke
*Sorted the laundry for tomorrow
That's it so far, but the night is still young. :) We'll have to see what else I can find to do before the bad weather hits. Nothing like being prepared in a well stocked, clean and organized house.
To do yet:
*Deep clean the carpets especially in the living room
*Sort through the hand-me-downs DS got from my cousin and put away the clothes that will fit this winter
*Sort through the toys and eliminate the toys that are not being played with...either donate or put away for later when the snow really hits and the "I'm bored" comes out. Wala new toys.
*Back-up the digital photo's to my external hard drive
*Clean out my emails in boxes
*Find more stuff to list on craigslist
*Put the cover on the sandbox
*Christmas cards (It's never to early to address those suckers)
*Give out the kid's school pics
*Re-evaluate the kid's bookshelf...it's just not working...they can't seem to put the books away themselves
*Get my oil changed (I have like 500 miles till it's due)
*Get my next years bill binder set up and ready for action
*Find pics to put in some of the cute picture frames I got at Kohl's
*File my taxes (BAD Chibiko!!)
*I will keep up on laundry (the bane of my existence)
*See Breaking Dawn in the theater...living the high life there :)
*Apply for a job should the right type of job come along...not in any hurry here 'cause it's a pain in the butt to find daycare that will transport DD3 to preschool, but it's definitely on the back burner
*Stop making insanely long to do lists and take time to enjoy life
Monday, October 31, 2011
Tis the Season for Needing Help
I volunteered for WIC for a long time. I got to know the ins and outs of the system. I thought that I would post some helpful links here for those of you living in Iowa. Please feel free to ask me questions if you have any. I am well versed with all of these agencies. If you need something that's not posted here please ask me. I probably know that system too, but forgot to add it to the list. These are in no particular order.
*Childcare Assistance*
General Web site
Application
*WIC*
*Food Assistance* Also Title 19 Medical Coverage
General Web site
Application
*Hawk-i* NOT Title 19. State of IA program that is awesome.
General Web site
Application
*Childcare Assistance*
General Web site
Application
*WIC*
*Food Assistance* Also Title 19 Medical Coverage
General Web site
Application
*Hawk-i* NOT Title 19. State of IA program that is awesome.
General Web site
Application
Convoy of Hope
Convoy of Hope is Coming to Des Moines!
Saturday, November 12th from 10am - 2 pm
It is being held at the Hy-Vee Hall in Downtown Des Moines (if you need directions feel free to ask me)
There will be free family entertainment, free family portraits, free haircuts, a heath fair and even a kid zone. They will also be giving away 5,000 bags of groceries.
How cool is this?!?! Spread the good word if you feel so inclined. :)
I am in no way affiliated with this event or this program. I just thought that it was a great idea and I wanted to share.
Saturday, November 12th from 10am - 2 pm
It is being held at the Hy-Vee Hall in Downtown Des Moines (if you need directions feel free to ask me)
There will be free family entertainment, free family portraits, free haircuts, a heath fair and even a kid zone. They will also be giving away 5,000 bags of groceries.
How cool is this?!?! Spread the good word if you feel so inclined. :)
I am in no way affiliated with this event or this program. I just thought that it was a great idea and I wanted to share.
I Am A Bad Mommy
I forgot to take pictures of them in their Halloween costumes. *headpalm* Last night was trick or treat. We do it on the 30th here. They made quite the haul I've gotta say. The weather wasn't too shabby either.
So imagine an Army guy in an authentic army outfit bought at Camp Dodge (a National Guard base). And now imagine a black and yellow bumble bee complete with one stinger. Cute, eh?
A couple of observations:
1) The big kids don't let the littles go first. DD3 was being ran over all night long.
2) Whatever happened to Thank You? I know mine said it each and every time, but that was not the norm.
3) It appears that the understanding of the word ONE is lost. I saw many kids grabbing handfuls of candy after they were told to just take one. So many houses ran out of candy early. It's not fair to everyone else.
Now, I'm not saying that my kids are perfect, but geesh. Compared to some of these little candy hogs they look like freaking angles.
How was your Halloween? Did you take any littles our trick or treating? Did you pass out candy? Did you dress up?
Edited to add: I didn't take them to the pumpkin patch (they both went there on field trips for school). We didn't carve pumpkins ('cause honestly I forgot till it was too late). We didn't decorate our house. I know, bad Mommy!
So imagine an Army guy in an authentic army outfit bought at Camp Dodge (a National Guard base). And now imagine a black and yellow bumble bee complete with one stinger. Cute, eh?
A couple of observations:
1) The big kids don't let the littles go first. DD3 was being ran over all night long.
2) Whatever happened to Thank You? I know mine said it each and every time, but that was not the norm.
3) It appears that the understanding of the word ONE is lost. I saw many kids grabbing handfuls of candy after they were told to just take one. So many houses ran out of candy early. It's not fair to everyone else.
Now, I'm not saying that my kids are perfect, but geesh. Compared to some of these little candy hogs they look like freaking angles.
How was your Halloween? Did you take any littles our trick or treating? Did you pass out candy? Did you dress up?
Edited to add: I didn't take them to the pumpkin patch (they both went there on field trips for school). We didn't carve pumpkins ('cause honestly I forgot till it was too late). We didn't decorate our house. I know, bad Mommy!
Friday, October 28, 2011
Holding Patterm
My house seems to be in a holding pattern. It's not getting any more organized, but it's not becoming disorganized. I need to snap out of this rut and start getting back onto the organizational band wagon.
Anyone else feel like this? What did you do to snap out of it?
Anyone else feel like this? What did you do to snap out of it?
Which Blogs Really Suck You In?
Recently I've been sucked into The Scary Mommy site. It's like an interactive blog with a message board and a confessional. This site provides me hours of reading. Check it out!
What are you reading? I'm always looking for new blogs to read/follow. :)
What are you reading? I'm always looking for new blogs to read/follow. :)
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