21 day challenge

I know I know I know... I haven't even posted about Christmas yet, but I will get to that!!

But after Christmas this year and having 2 little ones I realized how much CLUTTER is in this house... I am ALWAYS on edge because things aren't clean and organized like they should be, and I always blame that on having little kids (well that is part of it) But there is no reason why most things in my house such as closets, under the sinks, cupboards etc. can't be organized (FOR ME)

I came across A bowl full of lemons through Crazy Domestic!!! This lady can organize let me tell you!! She has so many great tips and ideas!! I already have a list of the rooms and spaces that I want to get to!! So starting Jan. 1st and lasting for 21 days.......



Head on over to A bowl full of lemons now and check out all her wonderful transformations and join me in this challenge!! I can't wait!!!

I hope this post.......

BRIGHTENS YOUR DAY!!!!

Because it sure BRIGHTENS MINE!!!

Love this little girl to pieces (as all 4 of my other nieces too!!)

What we have been up to.....

1st off............

CLEANING CLEANING CLEANING

For the past month we have ALL had the flu around here... BOOOOO....

It started with me one week, then Blake got it the next week, then Seth the next, then me AGAIN this week:(

Almost all of my daycare families have had it as well... So after Sunday nights flu that hit me and a really good nap yesterday I spent 5 hours sanitizing my house!!

I started by filling the bath tub full of toys with bleach... I also had 3 rubbermaid tubs of toys in bleach water!! While all those soaked I went around with clorox wipes wipeing down EVERYTHING that had a surface and toys that couldn't be washed in water!! All the stuffed animals and dolls are waiting to be put into the washer too!!!

This bug needs to be rid of this house and FAST!! Miss Kendra is the only one that hasn't gotten it yet, and I hope she doesn't get it!!

2nd off.........

Blake has learned so much from school so far this year!!! Its amazing how much they can learn and how fast they can learn!!

Last night while cleaning up all the toys Blake was in the daycare room playing with the easel, when I walked in to check on him and Kendra I saw this......

He wrote A B C D E F.... I had tears in my eyes seeing this... I am so proud of my little man!!

THIRDLY

Stealing CUPCAKES off the stove!!! Miss Kendra is quite the little stinker lately, she has learned that she can pull the chairs wherever she wants in the kitchen to get to things... Last week I left the kitchen for 2 seconds and when I came back this is what I saw.....

And last but not least.... CHRISTMAS A LITTLE EARLY

Today we received our package in the mail from my mom... Blake was so excited seeing all the packages in the box, he kept saying, "Dear Blake, From Nana" HAHA!!!

My Mom started a tradition a few years back with getting each of the kids an ornament and socks for Christmas!! She wanted the kids to open their package early this year so they could enjoy their ornaments for a little while!!!

THANK YOU so much Nana!!! Both kids LOVE their ornaments and socks!!! We Love you and Miss you and wish you were here with us to celebrate!!!

Where's Your Nose?

I have been working with Kendra lately on where her body parts are!! Most of the time she just looks at me and laughs!! Last night I asked her where her nose was and this is what she did!!!



Seth and I were laughing so hard at her!! Everytime we asked her she kept doing it!! Kendra will make that face all the time with her mouth and it is just too funny... We all laugh because she totally is me when it comes to her mouth!!

Blake's Skateboard Room

Just wanted to share some 'almost' final pictures of Blakes Skateboard room!!

We are still in need of some window treatments, new blinds, and a few more pieces for the walls... But all in all it is done and I am in LOVE with it as is Blake!!

Christmas is in the air!!

Well its that time of year, I have always loved Christmas time, but over the past years I get even more and more excited about it with having my own kiddos to share it with!!

Thanksgiving weekend we put up our Christmas tree!! Last year I was stressing about the tree situation, because our living room is pretty small and we couldn't figure out a good place to put it, so we ended up moving our entire living room around just to make sure it fit... I was so annoyed the whole time it was up!! HA!!

This year we put it out in our front porch, last year we were under construction out there so it wasn't useable!! I'm not thrilled about the fact that I can't see it in the open, but its so much easier having it out there, especially now that I have daycare in my house!! 3 toddlers and a handful of school kids, it wouldn't stand a chance anywhere else:) HAHA!!!







Also its that time of year for Christmas parties!! Seth's work has a kids Christmas party every year, they have it at our local skate palace. The kids get to enjoy skateing, food, seeing santa and presents at the end!! It is a good time for everyone and the kids really enjoy it!!

I was so excited this year because Kendra was old enough to try out skateing!! Last year she was only 3 months old, so her and I sat out:( It was too cute watching Kendra trying it for the first time!! Blake had a rough time, as his skates were too loose and they couldn't tighten them, but all in all we had a blast!! Seth's company 'ADULT' Christmas party is next weekend, and I am looking forward to a little time with some adults:) HAHA!!

Here is a video of Kendra... Sorry it is sideways!!

We are off to another busy work week, Seth is going on the road this week again, I have to make some Christmas cookies for a fundraiser this coming weekend, and Kendra has surgery Thursday for her ears!! I love having busy weeks sometimes because they seem to go a lot faster!! Wish me luck on my cookies, never really done cookies before so this could be interesting!! Check my 'Jamie's Sweet Creations' Blog later in the week for pictures!