The Good Stuff, Day 32

THE GOOD STUFF - DAY 32: FEBRUARY 5, 2017

* I DIDN'T HAVE TO TEACH TODAY

Sometimes I don't mind, but I enjoyed listening to the lesson instead today.

* THE KIDS WERE PRETTY GOOD

* ZACH LOVES BEING IN PRIMARY

He was a major distration for the boys behind me and he was super loud. But he enjoyed all the kids being there. Sadly, I think it was the last time he'll be in Primary for a long while.

* WAS ABLE TO GET A SMALL REST IN

* ZACH TURNED 1

It was a bit bittersweet for me, but life happens anyway. He really enjoyed his day and his gifts. And go figure the less expensive the gift, the more he liked it.

* ZACH LOVES CHOCOLATE CAKE

* ERIC AND I GOT CAUGHT UP ON A FEW OF OUR SHOWS

* ERIC AND I EXERCISED

I've been meaning to do something, but always lack the motivation. Somewhere along the way we came up with the idea of Eric joining me. We finally got off of our butts and did it. I'm hoping it's something we keep up with.

The Good Stuff, Day 31

THE GOOD STUFF - DAY 31: FEBRUARY 4, 2017

* GOT OUT OF BED AND WAS READY TO GO BY ABOUT 9:30 A.M.

We had a few errands to run and we wanted to get an early start.

* HAD A CINNABON FOR BREAKFAST

I had to twist Eric's arm a bit to stop and get one for me, but he eventually did. I think it was mostly because he wanted a Kickstart.

* FINISHED OUR ERRANDS BY NOON

We had to stop at Home Depot, Petsmart and Walmart.
We were looking for motion lights at Home Depot, a jacket of some sort for the dog (hoping it helps him actually stay out longer to go potty), and then to Walmart for a few groceries and birthday gifts for Zach and one of the kids friends.

* PETSMART HAD AN AWESOME DEAL

We got a coat type thing for the dog for $7!

* WE AVOIDED FAST FOOD FOR LUNCH

It's super simple to get fast food when you're out and about, but we were good today and didn't.

* WE PLAYED OUR NEW GAME WITH TANIS AND SHAYLYN

Shaylyn actually enjoyed it too, which makes it much more enjoyable for Eric and I.

* GOT PANDA EXPRESS FOR DINNER

Eric and I had a pseudo date night at the game store. On the way there, we stopped for Panda Express. We had a gift card that we finally got to make use of. We have $.88 left on it. 

* ERIC GAVE UP HIS TERYIAKI CHICKEN

We timed it horribly and they only had enough teryiaki chicken for one serving. Eric had ordered his plate first and upon learning they only had enough for one, told them to switch the chicken to my bowl and he ordered double broccoli and beef.

The Good Stuff, Day 30

THE GOOD STUFF - DAY 30: FEBRUARY 3

* CLEANED THE HOUSE WITH A GOOD ATTITUDE

* FINISHED A CRAFT 

* PUT JANUARY'S DECORATIONS AWAY AND GOT FEBRUARY'S PUT OUT

* ERIC GOT HOME EARLY, EVEN AFTER STOPPING FOR GROCERIES

Granted, he had to go back to get some stuff that the checker never put in the bag - but he was still home earlier than usual.

* ENJOYED A GAME NIGHT WITH OUR FRIENDS

We introduced them to Powergrid. Eric won, which isn't uncommon in that game.

* ZACH WENT TO BED AROUND 8:30 AND SLEPT ALL NIGHT

The Good Stuff, Day 29

THE GOOD STUFF - DAY 29: FEBRUARY 2, 2017

* I CLEANED THE HOUSE

This might not seem like such a big thing, but I really didn't want to do it and wasn't going to. But for some reason I finally did and I was glad that I had when all was said and done.

* I MADE A SCRAPBOOK PAGE

True, it was for the scrapbooking blog I do things for, but I did it. It had been a little bit since I had done one.

* I GOT SOME LAUNDRY DONE

Referring to the above, I really was having a tough day getting motivated to do anything - so getting things like that done are a big deal.

* PLAYED WOW WITH TANIS

I like getting him to do things outside of his own little world. I'm glad I finally found something we can do together that he seems to enjoy. I also started to play with Nate, but Ailey wanted a turn - so her and Nate played together instead.

* ERIC AND I WATCHED FULLER HOUSE

Because we both grew up watching Full House, the spin-off has kind of been a guilty pleasure for both of us. We had an issue arise with a package (with somewhat expensive contents) not being delievered and so we needed something that was light-hearted and easy to watch. Something we didn't have to think too hard about.

The Good Stuff, Day 28

THE GOOD STUFF - DAY 28: FEBRUARY 1, 2017

* I FIGURED OUT MY ACTIVITY DAY PLANS EARLY IN THE DAY

* I WENT TO MY VOICE LESSON

One song is growing on me more and more, but the other one I'm still struggling to enjoy. Hopefully I'll come to enjoy that one as time goes on as well.

* SHAYLYN PASSED THE TEST TO GET HER LEARNER'S PERMIT

She was super anxious and excited to get it done. She started studying shortly before her birthday and let us know she wanted to take the test the week of her birthday. Eric took her and she passed.

* MY ACTIVITY DAY LESSON WENT GREAT

I was worried that what I had planned wouldn't take enough time, but we ended up going over.

* MY FRIEND TOOK MY OLDER KIDS TO MUTUAL

A struggle I've had since being in Activity Days is getting the older kids to mutual. Eric works at the game store on Wednesdays and so the older kids have to play babysitter for an hour. I'm always late getting home (clean up and talking with my partner after) and so my kids wouldn't want to go cause they'd be late. They can't just walk because I need at least one of them home babysitting.
This week Tanis wasn't in the mood to go, but the other two got to their activity on time!

* WE GOT TANIS REGISTERED FOR SENIOR YEAR

Mostly. There is one class he had to get more info about from one of his teachers, but otherwise he should be good to go. Somewhere along the way this kid got most of his required credits done and so next year he gets to take a lot of fun classes. He's excited about it.

The Good Stuff, Day 27

THE GOOD STUFF - DAY 27: JANUARY 31, 2017

* HAD ALL OF MY 'CHORES' DONE BY 11.

* DID SOME LAUNDRY

* MY DRESS CAME AND IT MOSTLY FITS

This is huge because I was sure it wouldn't.

* GOT A FREE PAIR OF EARRINGS WITH MY DRESS

Super nice surprise.

* GOOFED AROUND WITH THE KIDS

Some dancing, leaping and headstands may have been involved.

* FINISHED THE BOOK FOR FEBRUARY'S BOOK CLUB

  I love that I'm ahead of the game and that my friend now has all of February to read it.