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10 on the 10th
By Moriah on January 11th, 2010
Except it’s the 11th.
My good bloggy-turned-real-life friend Mer does a little 10 on the 10th carnival and I have never participated but I always mean to. (Thought that counts?) I’m just going to do a (really) random list of current things (mostly) about me…
1. In her post, she mentioned unplugging from the computer on Sundays; they limit their kids’ screen time and thought not being online would be a good way to set a good example for their kids. I took that as inspiration and kept my laptop completely closed all day yesterday (it’s sort of like a personal tithe on time). Hence the 10 on the 11th for me. ;) I think I’m going to keep doing that, unplugging completely on Sundays. (Even though it was hard.)
2. The last several days of last week I was on a complete organizing FRENZY. I have no idea how I got that much motivation but I just rode with it. (Could have something to do with the success of the laundry sorter.)
On Friday sweet Ellen came to play with the kids so I could run some errands w/out them and I picked up several container-ish things to help me in my organizing quest. Like these little wire mesh boxes that now reside on the desk in the kitchen:
That used to be a huge messy pile of papers and other crap items that inevitably got tossed there.
3. Notice that fruity wallpaper? It’s about to get ripped out. I’ve restrained myself from not starting another huge project until the bathroom is finished but it should be done very soon (maybe even today). Next on my list is to paint several of the kitchen cabinet doors, replace all the knobs/pulls, and replace the wallpaper with paint.
We’ll also replace the countertops sometime in the near future to match the paint. I’m SO excited about this — the kitchen was sort of the last frontier in our house that we’ve never actually liked but never made our own. (I’ve painted every other room this whole house through.)
4. Since it’s been so very cold recently, every time we go out I’ve been bundling the kids up and the girls have been wearing their scarves. Drew asked me where his was. (Uh…) So, not wanting to neglect my only son, I let him pick out some yarn and I’m making him one, too. He picked blue (no surprise).
5. Andy has started singing regularly with our church choir. (He sang with them for their Christmas concert and decided to continue.) What this means for me is, that we have to get there VERY VERY EARLY on Sunday mornings. And if you know us, that is high near impossible, especially with a nursing baby thrown into the mix. I told my friend Gretchen yesterday that this choir thing just might kill us. (Keep in mind that Andy gets home from work Saturday nights usually in the wee hours of Sunday morning.)
6. I’m nearing the point where I’m starting to think about/get inspired to start losing the baby weight and recover from the holidays. (I said I’m thinking about it. Ahem.)
7. Drew started school back again today. I’m SO relieved to be starting our schedule again. We were getting increasingly stir-crazy being home for days on end without daily structure and things to do/places to go. It’s been too cold to be outside for any length of time and the kids’ energy in our tiny house was about to drive me a little batty.
8. Whatever the problem with our dryer was, it must have been something to do with the thermostat. Because now it’s MUCH hotter and ALL our clothes are shrinking. (Which doesn’t help ANYthing.)
9. I just bought a new double stroller. We ran our old one INTO THE GROUND. I figured since I just had a new baby, we’ll be using it for the forseeable future. It handles so, so much nicer than the other one. And doesn’t creak, which is nice.
10. This was where I got stuck and asked Andy for help… he said “you can say you have a little problem with a caffeine addiction” – AMEN. Don’t plan on changing THAT anytime soon. (Dreaming of Starbucks…)
We also ran out of half n’ half yesterday. Conveniently we did still have some heavy whipping cream which got me through this morning (hey, I was desperate) but that SURE doesn’t help with #6 above.
Happy Monday!
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I have a few of those wire mesh organizers too! LOVE organization! I know that you kitchen has never really been ‘you’ can’t wait to see how it all turns out in the end.
LOVED your list!!!
The unplugging thing was hard, but good for us yesterday. I admit I logged on about 5pm to look up a recipe and to google the Lutheran liturgical calendar but I was on and off quickly. John logged on last night after they were in bed and I think we’re going to allow ourselves that privilege. I like that you referred to it as a time tithe. Clever. And true.
Ugh about your dryer! That’s not good. But the stroller and organization system is awesome. Happy for you!
Hope you’re having a happy Monday.
January is a good time to get organized. I’m home alone for 3 days and plan on doing the same. Very good list!! Love you.
1.I’m considering the unplugged Sundays, not sure about that – Jason’s Xbox might appreciate the break, but I would miss my football!
2. Love the organizing!
3.Does Andy know you are considering pulling off the wallpaper?
4. Got the scarf started yet?
5. I’ll be praying that choir doesn’t kill you!
6. I’m waiting for my second wave of losing weight motivation to hit – never got back to it after the holidays!
7. We are ready for the mall playground
8. Should be good motivation for #6
9. I love my double
10. Isn’t it nice how our husbands have input on our “lists”?
Love ya!!
Fun List :o)
January and the new year must inspire organization! I cleaned off one of the counters in our kitchen today too….it’s the one that is sort of more of a desk (like the one you did) with paperwork, the printer, chargers, etc. It feels so good to see surface area again.
The way I look at it you use less whipping cream then half and half so it is not more fattening to substitute…..if there is a flaw in my logic please don’t point it out ;o)
just make sure you post your emergency contact plan for “unplugged sunday”
I missed my sister in laws calls for help over her two week olds broken bone yesterday
and a friends early labor
not things you want to miss
and what if we have another snow day??? :)
Welcome to the low setting in dryer land. Had to train both mom and mom-in-law after Clint’s jeans were all shrunk(not nearly as cheap or available as hand-me-downs!) Like the list. I’ve been known to use ice cream as my creamer when I’m desperate. :)