I am in need of a new vacuum. We have beat our dyson to death and it is so loud I won't ever vacuum with the baby around and thus I have not vacuumed upstairs in over three months, I know, it's gross. So I want you to please tell me if you love your vacuum or if you have a dream vacuum you wish you could have and why. I do have a budget, of course, so if you have suggestions for around $300 or less I would appreciate it!
I need advice!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Take me out to the Ballgame!!
Well, today was Jason's first official baseball/tee ball game and he did AWESOME!! It's always a good time at a tee ball game. Everyone bats, nobody gets out, and nobody keeps score!! About halfway through the season they start coach pitch and keeping score.
I'm sure this is the beginning of many many many ball games in the future! And you just can't beat that smile on this cute kid's face.
I bought him a glove, bat, helmet and balls so he could practice at home. He is outside with his tee whenever the weather is nice, he loves it. I wish my dad were here to give him baseball pointers because apparently I have ZERO authority when it comes to baseball. I was trying to help him with his fielding the other day and told him to run up to the ball when he was getting a grounder and he told me "Mom's don't know anything about baseball, I'm supposed to wait for it to roll to me!" So it looks like Daddy will have to give the instructions from now on!
I'm sure this is the beginning of many many many ball games in the future! And you just can't beat that smile on this cute kid's face.
I bought him a glove, bat, helmet and balls so he could practice at home. He is outside with his tee whenever the weather is nice, he loves it. I wish my dad were here to give him baseball pointers because apparently I have ZERO authority when it comes to baseball. I was trying to help him with his fielding the other day and told him to run up to the ball when he was getting a grounder and he told me "Mom's don't know anything about baseball, I'm supposed to wait for it to roll to me!" So it looks like Daddy will have to give the instructions from now on!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Favorite Things
O.k. I'm not big on all those questionaires that get e-mailed to me. However, I was thinking the other day of some of the things in my life that have changed my life in a big way. It made me laugh to think about so I decided to post a few with the reasons. You might get a kick out of it.
1. A GARAGE!!! We live outside of chicago and for 2 1/2 years we lived in an apartment on the third floor with no garage or covered parking. So in the winter when it is so cold you could die, it was HORRIBLE to take my two little girls (at the time), walk across a big parking lot and put them in a freezing car. Their coats were "crispy" by the time I put them in their car seats!! So now as I pull into my garage that is attached to my home, I say a little prayer of thanks!! A garage has changed my life. It keeps me and my kids warmer as we pull conveinently right up to our door. We also do not have to haul groceries up three flights of stairs, you can just walk right in that wonderful door!! This is something I never take for granted, I love my garage!!
2. A MINIVAN!! Granted, they are not much to look at, but if you have little kids, it is a small miracle. The sliding doors cannot hit other cars in the parking lot!! I know I would be yelling at my kids every time I pull into a parking lot if I didn't have these wonderful sliding door. Also, I didn't think auto matic doors would change my life as much as they have!! It saves so much time to have that door open with a push of a button. Next time I buy a van, it will have the automatic started and back hatch, that would be cool. My van also has the ability to turn into a truck by putting all the seats down flat! For my husband that has been so great, we can haul almost anything a truck can, we just can't take the kids when we do.
3. LARGE CAPACITY front loading washer/dryer!!! I just got the new whirlpool large capacity front loaders back in September and these has SERIOUSLY made my life easier. What once was three loads in now only one!! I now do a major laundry day once a week where I do about 7 loads. It is awesome! It also cleans our clothes so much better and uses less water which saves us money! Gotta love it.
4. THE MAGIC ERASER!! This is a Magic little sponge made by Mr. Clean that is now generic at walmart or target. I use this thing on EVERYTHING. It is fabulous on stove tops, ovens, bath tubs, walls, microwaves, cabinets, inside the car, floors, inside/outside the fridge, sinks and anything else you can think of!! It takes off soap scum, grease, dirt, and even some hard water stains off of just about any surface. It is especially good at getting gunk out of rough surfaces that you never thought would come clean. It makes things look new again, even dirt and grime that has been there for years will come out. I know I keep saying this, but it will change your life!! I swear I have a year supply of them under my sink in the kitchen. LOVE IT!!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
The Toilet, by Seth
Well today we had quite the experience with our toilet in the kids bathroom. It started when I walked upstairs before lunch and found Lydia looking guilty in the bathroom. You know the 'deer in the headlights' look with the hands behind the back. Anyway, I was intrigued by the look and I walked in to engage her in conversation.
"So whatcha doin' Q T?" I offered.
"I am putting things in da toiwet an fwushing it" she answered honestly.
At this point I lifted up the lid to see the damage and a plastic cup was half floating in the toilet bowl. The plastic cup was one of those little "dixie" sized cups so I instantly got nervous. Not only was it plastic but it was about an inch and a half in diameter. I immediately and fearlessly grabbed the plastic cup out of the mostly clean water and said "Lydia you can not put things in the toilet it will break". She said "Ok dad" and then we basically left the bathroom all in good spirits.
If only that was the end of the story. Fast forward two hours and one of the big kids comes into our room stating that the toilet is filling up and not flushing. This catches my attention because of the earlier incident. I walk into the bathroom to find it full of poop and toilet paper filled to rim and almost overflowing. At this point I yell down the hall "Lydia where are you". "I over here dad" she says from her room. I walk in and kneel down on one knee and look her straight in the eyes and ask in a stern and serious voice "How many cups did you put in the toilet?" The serious tone caused her to have a confused look on her face but she still managed to respond "two dad".
At this point the "Mormon" cuss words went flying out of my mouth and I was mumbling to myself as I went out to the garage for the plunger. I tried for a few minutes with the plunger to no avail. Then I realized that I probably didn't want to plunge the cup out of the toilet into the house plumbing for fear that I would never get it out. So back out to the garage I went for pliers and a wrench to pull the toilet. I grabbed an old milk carton from the recycling bin and cut the top off with a knife offering a few more choice adjectives directed at anyone in earshot.
Anyway this story is long enough so I will cut to the chaise. I went back upstairs scooped the "almost make me throw up" water out of the toilet and pulled the toilet and surprise surprise found a little plastic cup filled with poop lodged in P-trap of the toilet. Yuck.
Anyway the toilet is back in now and flushing properly. My hands have been washed about every five minutes since then. Mostly everyone has forgiven me for all my yelling.
I hope you all had as memorable a day as I.
--Seth
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