With a lot of our focus on a sleepover, Evan's room and reupholstering chairs, our house was out of control. To say that the house was a mess is not a strong enough description. So, today we tackled it. The kids were home from school, so they helped out with some chores and entertaining Evan. But with mountains of laundry to do, decluttering and cleaning, we were at it for pretty much the whole day. As I was preparing dinner, my dear husband came out of his office to help out. Seeing that the kids were going a little stir crazy, this is what he came up with...
It was just what we needed...something novel for the kids to do, a little comic relief...thanks, Dave!
Monday, January 18, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Checking things off the list
I have a "To Do" list. Many times it is very long. And many times there are items on that list that seem to take up permanent residence. I admit that I have a tendency to procrastinate.
But Dave and I were in the mood to check things off the list today, especially those jobs that have been on the list forever. Now, sitting here tonight, I am feeling tired, but extremely satisfied that we tackled so much today.
The rope is hung in Evan's room. The shelves are too.
We reupholstered 5 dining room chairs.
Finally, we reupholstered 10 kitchen chairs. As a mom of 4 young kids, I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am to have the stained fabric on our chairs replaced with easy-to-wipe-off vinyl.
WAHOO!!!!!!
But Dave and I were in the mood to check things off the list today, especially those jobs that have been on the list forever. Now, sitting here tonight, I am feeling tired, but extremely satisfied that we tackled so much today.
The rope is hung in Evan's room. The shelves are too.
We reupholstered 5 dining room chairs.
Finally, we reupholstered 10 kitchen chairs. As a mom of 4 young kids, I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am to have the stained fabric on our chairs replaced with easy-to-wipe-off vinyl.
WAHOO!!!!!!Friday, January 15, 2010
We were feeling brave tonight...
We let Henry, Seth, and Caroline invite friends over for a sleepover tonight. We've got a house full, that's for sure. The noise level is pretty high, but so far the kids are having a good time. :)
I'll probably have more pictures and more happenings to report later, but for now, I thought I'd post this picture of the girls. Please pray for these two...it's five boys against two girls for the night...
Pizza, root beer and popcorn...traditional fare at our sleepovers.
The food sustained and energized them in their play well into the night. Maybe too well...
Maybe much, much too well...
Really, I'm just being dramatic. They were actually very good. I think that in end, the night will have gone off without a hitch, especially if they actually fall asleep at some point. ;)
Update: The girls were asleep by 10:30, the boys by midnight, and the whole lot of them were up by 7:00. That's plenty of sleep, right?! Breakfast of cinnamon rolls, bacon, milk and juice got them ready for their next round of play. :)
I'll probably have more pictures and more happenings to report later, but for now, I thought I'd post this picture of the girls. Please pray for these two...it's five boys against two girls for the night...
Pizza, root beer and popcorn...traditional fare at our sleepovers.
The food sustained and energized them in their play well into the night. Maybe too well...
Maybe much, much too well...
Really, I'm just being dramatic. They were actually very good. I think that in end, the night will have gone off without a hitch, especially if they actually fall asleep at some point. ;)
Update: The girls were asleep by 10:30, the boys by midnight, and the whole lot of them were up by 7:00. That's plenty of sleep, right?! Breakfast of cinnamon rolls, bacon, milk and juice got them ready for their next round of play. :)
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Swimming Lessons Car Ride, the Musical
We travel about an hour round trip for swimming lessons. Truthfully, the kids entertain themselves by reading, playing their DSs or Leapster, and bugging each other most of the time. :) However, many times we also have a chance to talk, tell stories, and sing some silly songs. Tonight, we were all about singing.
My dad would often sing silly songs from his childhood to his three daughters and one son. He has an amazing voice, and sang all the time when we were growing up. It didn't matter where we were or what we were doing...sleeping, doing chores, driving, shopping in the grocery store, etc. :) I have many fond memories, and its such fun to share them with my kids.
So, tonight I was singing some of my favorites to the kids, telling the stories behind the songs. Henry especially liked this first one, Sweet Violets. I was unsure of all of the lyrics of the song, so when we got home tonight, we called my dad to ask him the rest of the words. He indulged us by singing the song over the phone. Thanks, Dad!
I can remember requesting these next two songs when I was about 5 years old, riding on top of my dad's shoulders walking through the Jewel Osco. My older sisters might have been slightly embarrassed by it, but I was young enough to eat it up. (I love the guy who sings this song here and the ambiance in this clip.)
Mairzy Doats
Chickery Chick
My dad is a very spiritual man. He especially loves hymns, and taught us a few of them. These two stand out in my memory, partly because of when they were sung.
This first one my dad would have us sing, in rounds :), while we were washing and drying dishes.
Angels We Have Heard on High
I remember this next song vividly. At the time, I did not appreciate its beauty as much as I might have, perhaps because my dad would sometimes wake me up EARLY in the morning with it. He's always been a morning person, and in high school, many times I was not. At this point in my life, I can now look back with some fondness. ;)
Wake, Awake, For Night is Flying
There you go...hope you enjoyed this little taste of Sarah Orton Nosek's musical history. XO Dad! Love you!
My dad would often sing silly songs from his childhood to his three daughters and one son. He has an amazing voice, and sang all the time when we were growing up. It didn't matter where we were or what we were doing...sleeping, doing chores, driving, shopping in the grocery store, etc. :) I have many fond memories, and its such fun to share them with my kids.
So, tonight I was singing some of my favorites to the kids, telling the stories behind the songs. Henry especially liked this first one, Sweet Violets. I was unsure of all of the lyrics of the song, so when we got home tonight, we called my dad to ask him the rest of the words. He indulged us by singing the song over the phone. Thanks, Dad!
I can remember requesting these next two songs when I was about 5 years old, riding on top of my dad's shoulders walking through the Jewel Osco. My older sisters might have been slightly embarrassed by it, but I was young enough to eat it up. (I love the guy who sings this song here and the ambiance in this clip.)
Mairzy Doats
Chickery Chick
My dad is a very spiritual man. He especially loves hymns, and taught us a few of them. These two stand out in my memory, partly because of when they were sung.
This first one my dad would have us sing, in rounds :), while we were washing and drying dishes.
Angels We Have Heard on High
I remember this next song vividly. At the time, I did not appreciate its beauty as much as I might have, perhaps because my dad would sometimes wake me up EARLY in the morning with it. He's always been a morning person, and in high school, many times I was not. At this point in my life, I can now look back with some fondness. ;)
Wake, Awake, For Night is Flying
There you go...hope you enjoyed this little taste of Sarah Orton Nosek's musical history. XO Dad! Love you!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Can you tell that this boy likes to be the center of attention?
He does provide good entertainment...
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Dress Up Days
Caroline's Kindergarten loves to have dress-up days. It suits our daughter just fine. I honestly don't know if there is a happier Kindergartener around. She loves going to school in something different than her ordinary clothes. :) Her teacher is so much fun...She always packs a lot of theme related learning into these days.
I love it too. These days give me great photo opportunities. :) This cowboy outfit was put together compliments of her Uncle Bill and Aunt Lisa. Bill wore the vest and chaps when he was Caroline's age, and Lisa bought the pink cowboy hat when we visited her this summer down in Texas.
She's a cute little cowgirl, huh?!
I love it too. These days give me great photo opportunities. :) This cowboy outfit was put together compliments of her Uncle Bill and Aunt Lisa. Bill wore the vest and chaps when he was Caroline's age, and Lisa bought the pink cowboy hat when we visited her this summer down in Texas.
She's a cute little cowgirl, huh?!
Monday, January 11, 2010
Top Chef in Training
Apparently, Evan believes that if I am doing any cooking or baking in the kitchen, he has an open invitation to join in. He just grabs his stool and brings it over to where the action is.
Here he is making eggs. Dave had been making them while watching the bears. Evan took over, managing to mix
and watch the game as well. It was so funny to watch him mimic exactly what Dave was doing, down to his loud cheers and jeers for all of the big plays. There's never a dull moment with this one. :)
Here he is making eggs. Dave had been making them while watching the bears. Evan took over, managing to mix
and watch the game as well. It was so funny to watch him mimic exactly what Dave was doing, down to his loud cheers and jeers for all of the big plays. There's never a dull moment with this one. :)
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