Hello! I'm sitting here - with a glass of wine - after a crazy full weekend. I debated blogging but thought I better do it since I will not be here next Sunday. Because I will be in PARIS. As in FRANCE. No, I'm not excited or anything. Ha! Let's get the show on the road, shall we?
1. Last week sucked. ROYALLY. And it was only four days. Enough said.
2. This week will fly by since I have SO MUCH TO DO! For reals, though.
I need to do the laundry as it was sorely neglected this past weekend and has since piled up. And up. And up. I have to get caught up at work (300+ emails need attention), figure out what, exactly, to pack, and try to finish a play kitchen the Littles and I started this weekend. All in the next four days. We'll see how successful I am in my pursuits. Wish me luck!
3. My mom came up this weekend to catch a few soccer games. Five, to be exact! Yep - she successfully watched each of her grandkids play soccer. (Only five games since #1 no longer plays soccer.) Luckily for her (and us) it was a fabulous weekend to watch soccer. It wasn't hot but it was warm enough. I loved it!
#2 played under the lights Friday night which is always fun. (However, I forgot to sneak in my red wine and I missed it. Like, seriously missed it. Refer to #1 above.) #4 played Saturday morning and again this afternoon. And #3 played this afternoon. My mom saw my niece and nephew play yesterday. Yep - lots of soccer and it was all good.
#2's team managed a shut-out Friday night (and again today) so they talked the parents into Orange Leaf after the game Friday. I'm not kidding you - their whole after game "pep talk" with the coach revolved around Orange Leaf or Sonic? So funny!
I'd be lying if I said I minded. Because, duh! Orange Leaf. YUM!
4. Several months ago the littles told me I could sell their play kitchen. Then, about a month after I sold it, they asked me why I sold it? Uhhh, WTH? I said, "You told me I could sell it!" To which they replied, "Well, we still played with it." Ugh.
So, I took matters into my own hands. We are building our own play kitchen. I am trying to spend as little money as possible. (It's like my own little game.) I bought this entertainment center for $20. THAT is in my budget.
When the hubby helped me unload it I heard him mutter under his breath, "Sometimes I hate Craigslist." I must say, I vehemently disagree with that statement. Craigslist is my crack! It's awesome!
Anyway, the littles have not been so excited since...EVER. They sanded, cleaned, and primed this whole beast with their neighborhood friend and their cousin. I told the four of them if they argued one time, they would be done painting. They played for two hours with hardly a peep. They were so proud of themselves and rightly so!
Today I worked on cutting out holes for the sink (a stainless steel bowl), and faucet (the original faucet from our claw foot tub - another Craigslist purchase), and a "window" in the back of the piece I cut to cover up the old TV opening. I also cut a back for the other openings. The girls helped me nail the backs to the piece tonight. They are just so excited for this thing it's too cute to put into words. I'll put together a post when I finish. So far, besides the unit itself, I've only spent $5 on the bowl. I have re-used or found the rest in our garage. How awesome is that!
5. To get ready for Paris I made doubles of three meals last week so I could freeze them: lazagna, chicken enchiladas, and spaghetti. We also have hamburgers in the freezer. Originally, I wasn't going to make anything and let the hubby fend for himself. Then I started to feel guilty. And now I can leave on a clearer conscious. So that's good. Plus, there are a couple meals that he can make that are his favorites and #2 is dying to cook for the family one night. They will be just fine.
I also wrote out the schedule for the entire week. All the activities, times, and who drives. While I was writing it all down I realized it will be a REALLY busy week for just one parent. Thank goodness he is laid back because he'll come out of this practically unscathed.
6. I had a family photoshoot session today. I had never met this family and they were so much fun! Seriously, the cutest kids and most laidback, easy-going parents. That, and we were all slightly late due to finding parking spots (River Market. Sunday morning. Yep.) - it was a match made in heaven!
I haven't had time to properly cull through the pics and edit them, so these were just a few that jumped out at me:
Looking fabulous:
And letting off a little steam:
Awesome, right?!
Phew! I made it. Six. Sunday night. Done.
Have a fabulous week and I'll see you in a few!
