Its not nesting, I Promise.

The kitchen and breakfast room floor has never been so clean. It has been on my list to really really clean it. Today was the day, I swept the floor, cleared the chairs and everything else off the floor, I filled a bucket with hot water and some Pinesol, threw in a big sponge and put on my yellow "Why, yes I am domesticated" gloves. I got down on all fours, and scrubbed the floor, the baseboards, the cabinets, and was able to finish it all. My back hurts like hell right now lol, but its done, and i crossed it off the list. WOOHOO

Totally blog worthy.

Also, Michael has totally surprised me. He started organizing the garage on Sunday, and made AWESOME progress on it. He brought in the treadmill all by himself, moved the armoire from the back door to the front door, and got his work bench set up, and a ton of things on their way to being organized. I am so proud of him! He said that on Saturday he is going to finish it. Last night even, he put up the curtain rods in our room finally, I got as much as I could started, but he did it, and I am so thankful. Next on the list is Bisseling the carpets, and cleaning the rest of the baseboards in the house.

Late Weekend Recap

Friday Josie and I went in the morning to pick up Avery from daycare. It was pajama day at her school, so I let Josie stay in her jammies to go get Avery :) When we got home it was time for lunch, and then naptime. When the girls woke up they wanted to watch a movie, so I cut up an apple and peeled them each a mandarin orange and they got a couple pretzles and they happily watched The Little Mermaid together. Josie watched it for the first time, most other times she wasn't interested in anything like a princess movie (unlike Avery who LOVES princess movies)

Josie was quite concerned with Prince Eric and his boat catching fire and then him falling in the water. We have had long talks about how fire is dangerous, she has been cautious of things that are hot since she was 6 months old, to her hot and fire = owie ow! Smart girl if you ask me.

Saturday we woke up and got going right away. I had the girls try on and get their outfits in order the night before so that we only had to get dressed and do their hair. (after me taking a shower of course) I got the girls ready as Sarah arrived, and she did Avery's hair as I did Josie's hair. Pictures with Santa started at 10 am, so we planned on being there right at 10, which we were, only to find a HUGE line that would take us darn near 2 hours to get to see Santa.

The girls were good, but were drained by the time we got to see Santa.

I took a couple quick pictures, Josie really wasn't feeling smiley at that point, she was more of a space cadet, but I got my pictures and they were free, so whatever.

Then it was time for naps! I got the pics printed while the girls napped, and ran some errands. When they woke up I was there and made lunch for them and while they ate lunch Michael stayed with them while I ran to get the birthday cakes for Helen's second birthday party at Dave & Busters. We got there a little late, but it was fine, they sat up a table for us, and we all ate some food, Sarah brought the balloons and the LOL your 50, so we have to give you gag gifts like plastic walking canes with horns and things on it, over the hill balloons, and fancy pink coke bottle glasses, a piggy bank, etc not to mention the funny necklaces that had big 50's on them, and a flashing 50 pin.

So we had food, presents, cake and then played games.

There was an incident where I totally needed to have a spare pair of pants for Josie's pullup that leaked.... but it was make the best of it, or go home, and so we made the best of it, and I felt horrible as a mom, but Josie didnt seem to mind damp pants that had tried to be cleaned. We stayed as late as we could, and then cashed in the tickets, and Helen and her group of friend left to go to another event and had given us their cards and tickets for the girls which was super nice of them all. We were able to let the girls pick something out before we left. Josie picked out a ball, and Avery picked out a magenta dolphin.

We got home with just enough time for the girls to get a bath. There was no way they were skipping a bath having been in germville. After their baths I dried their hair, they had a story read to them, and then we all went to bed totally exhausted.

Sunday we took it easy. We made no plans other than to get the paper and brew coffee and watch cartoons in our jammies and have orange glazed cinnamon rolls for breakfast. MMM

Michael ended up doing a TON of work on the garage which I had been trying to get help with, but he needed to get his areas set up and unpacked finally. He even moved the treadmill into the house, and we go it set up in the right place etc. The girls played outside with chalk for a little while, and I made pizza for lunch which we were all super hungry and it was a great idea. Not too long after that Michelle came to get Avery and then our house was back to being just the 3 of us, which is a little quieter. :) Get those girls together and they become a whirlwind, sometimes a happy one and sometimes they need to be in their own areas because nothing will make them play nicer together. :) We had a great weekend though. This weekend is going to be a little less hectic. just some last min pre christmas things to do. Sarah has next week off, so at some point either this weekend or next week, we plan to take Josie to see The Princess and the Frog at the movie theater, for her second movie ( her first movie was with Avery and Daddy and I to see the new Christmas Carol.... not totally age appropriate lol) None the less, she is excited to go see it. Til next time.

Friday December 4, SNOW DAY!!! And The Weekend Update

It does not normally snow in Houston in the winter, so this year and last year were special in that we got some snow! Josie and Michael and I went out to let it hit our faces. The ground was really wet, and not quite cold enough for the snow to stick here, so we did not get to make a snowball or snowman, but we got some super pretty snowflakes!

Later that afternoon, we went over to my persons mom's house to visit and talk and let the kids play together. There was Chili involved and yummy coffee, which is like icing on a cake if you ask me. I had a pumpkin cheesecake that was just begging to be loved and eaten, so I took that over for anyone to enjoy, and to my surprise... almost everyone tried it and liked it! YAY!

Saturday I woke up and got started making chili for Helen's birthday dinner that we were celebrating that night. I also had an apple pie from scratch to make. :) I spent the first 3 hours of being awake on Saturday in the kitchen lol. But it all got done, including an avocado salsa, so that I wouldn't be rushing around later.

I then went to target to run some errands, and had to be back by 3 to go take my person's family Christmas pics. I made it there by 3:30 which is just after everyone else arrived. There were 11 people total! The pics were all taken, including an outfit change, in two locations close to the house, and everyone seemed to be pleased with the way the pictures looked... THANK GOODNESS. Nothing scares me more than taking pictures that no one likes. Although I did not want or expect them to give me money, they insisted, so I obliged them. I will put it towards the just in case we end up with a c-section fund.

Sunday was pretty uneventful, we went to Starbucks got the Sunday paper, went to see the fish and other animals at Petsmart also buying some dog and cat food while we were there. After that we went to Bed Bath and Beyond to get some more K-cups with our 20% off coupons, and then went to see if Kohls had any good deals on clothes for Michael or the girls, which we didn't find anything there, so it was time to head home and put Josie down for her nap. I had some leftover chili, Michael went to hang out at a friends for the afternoon, so I laid down while Josie did. When she woke up I made her a good lunch that she ate, and put on Christmas music and clipped coupons and sat with her while she ate. Then we put up the stockings on the banister, put some bows on the tree, and played until later in the evening. Michael came home just after Josie and I had dinner. All in all it was a special holiday eventful weekend with just enough busy mixed in with the relaxed to work out well. Next weekend the girls will be getting their pictures with Santa! WOOHOO can't wait!