oh yes, it’s laundry day.
Posted on April 29, 2007
I took some photos last week to document my laundry problem. And yes, it’s a problem, a major problem. You see, the thing is, I acutally like to do laundry. I LOVE cleaning products and laundry soaps fall into that category. I love the smell of detergent, dryer sheets, bleach, etc. I love the way they look lined up on my laundry cart. I even like to take the lint out of the dryer b/c I feel so clean knowing all that came out of our clothes. Because of this love, I do laundry at least once a day. The problem comes when it’s time to put it all away. I just never seem to find the time to do that. And so, day in and day out it just piles up higher and higher in our already tiny bedroom until either Chris or I have had enough and take the time to put it away. That happened just now. We put a weeks worth of laundry away. Or at least we’re halfway there b/c since Bailey is sleeping upstairs, all the girl’s clothes are in a basket waiting to go up and get put away. This may or may not happen for another week b/c they don’t care as much about wrinkles.
Speaking of wrinkles, this is the biggest problem according to Chris. For me and the girls, we basically wear sweats or play clothes all week so if they are slightly wrinkled I figure within 10 minutes of being put on they are going to be spit-up on or something equally gross anyway, so who cares? Chris, however, doesn’t feel the same way. In fact, he said something to the effect of “if I were a professional I would understand you can’t walk around with wrinkles.” Yeah. Usually I would have put up a fight for the professional comment and then launched into everything else I have to do around here, ending with making him feel bad for not helping more. But today, I realized, (unfortunately) he had a point. And I acually got him to model.
So I’m sure you are on his side of the laundry debate. Which is, of course, JUST PUT THEM AWAY! Ok, Ok, not so loud, the kids are sleeping!
And if after all this, the wrinkled model and all, you don’t believe I have a serious problem, then here are the photos from last week:
This is my attempt each day to TRY to make myself put it all away… I pile it all on our bed. Wait, is there something moving in there???
Oh yes, this is where I make Parker nap. Luckily she loves the smell of clean laundry as much as I do.
Now don’t judge me, she sleeps best in that nook between our pillows. So what that I have to shift the clothes around to make her fit? I swear, she loves it.
Lots more to tell you about today, but little miss Parker is on my lap now, not napping (like her daddy and sister are), so mommy duty calls.
Before I run, check out the coolest site I found that is by a KIRKWOOD grad! Curly Girl Designs. Not only is her artwork awesome, I LOVE LOVE LOVE her site! I dream to be that creative!
Oh yeah, and this is what our bedroom looks like AFTER we buck up and put everything away! Cute huh?
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sleeping through the night
Posted on April 25, 2007
There probably won’t be too much said on here in the next few days b/c I am on a mission to make Parker sleep through the night. For the past couple of weeks she has been waking up not once, not twice, but THREE times to eat. We’re so tired anyway that it was easier to feed her, but I’m putting a stop to it once and for all.
Last night it took her 45 minutes to cry through the 1am feeding, but she did it. Who knows what tonight will bring, but whatever it is I know I will be even more tired tomorrow, if that’s even possible. Wish me luck, it’s hard to be tough in the middle of the night.
If I do have time tomorrow night (inbetween the best tv night all week!! GREY’S!!!), I will post photos from what will be a photo opportunity in the morning… my parents bought Bailey a Little Tykes house (the Cambridge Cottage to be exact) for her second birthday and we all put it together tonight. Her birthday isn’t until July, but we really wanted this for her and now she can enjoy it all spring/summer. Anyway, I can’t wait to see her reaction in the morning when we show it to her! So I will try to get that up.
Also, if you pray, please pray for my friend Tracy. She has a lot going on right now and even though she’s handling it all better than any human being should, prayers always help. I feel like I’ve been praying for her non-stop this week, but the more the merrier!
And one more also… I’m helping put together a fundraiser for Episcopal City Mission and we’re looking for silent auction items. If you have ANYTHING, please share! Go to their website: ECM, and you’ll see what an amazing ministry this is, which will make you immediately want to help! Thanks!
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