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 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.

The Good Stuff, Day 8

THE GOOD STUFF - DAY 8: JANUARY 12, 2017

* ZACH WAS IN BETTER SPIRITS

He still had a couple of messy diapers, but he was more like himself and played for quite a bit today. Not so much snuggling happening.

* ALL THE KIDS WENT TO BED AT A GOOD TIME

This gave Eric and I a chance to relax and watch a show before bed without interruptions.

* LAUNDRY SCHEDULE WAS ON TRACK

* I SHOVELED THE DRIVEWAY AND SIDEWALKS

I was thankful it was fairly wet snow, it made it easy to remove.

* JACE WAS SUPER POLITE

I did something super simple for Jace this morning, but he said thank-you.

* MY NIECE WAS BORN

We've all been awaiting her arrival and are glad she was a girl. The boys outnumber the girls in this family, so it was fun to have another girl. I can't wait to meet her!

The Good Stuff, Day 7

THE GOOD STUFF - DAY 7: JANUARY 11, 2017

* I WENT TO MY VOICE LESSON

After probably a good month off (for various reasons on my part and the teachers), I finally got back. I got to choose new music, which I'm not thrilled about, but I think they will be good songs that will challenge me and force me to work on technique a little more.

* I HAD A NAP

I had a headache starting and hadn't slept well, so I was tired. As soon as Zach went down for his nap, I took one too. It was only possible because Eric was working from home so he could keep an eye on Jace. I woke up headache free.

* LOTS OF SNUGGLE TIME, AGAIN

Zach still isn't feeling well and just wanted to snuggle. I didn't complain too much. I would've snuggled with him while I took my nap, but he tosses and turns way too much!

* KEPT UP ON LAUNDRY

This is huge for me. When we first moved in, I had a great schedule for laundry. It was easy and I kept up on it easily. Eventually, life got in the way and it all went down the chute. Recently, I've been able to get back on track and I'm doing good keeping up.

* I GOT NATE TO PACK MEETING

Nate loves Scouts and I don't love Pack Meeting. About a half hour before Pack Meeting, I realized it was Pack Meeting and I remembered Nate talking about Scouts yesterday. So, even though I couldn't go (snuggly baby, couldn't go anywhere) I found a friend who was willing to take him with her boys. I'm so thankful for her and her friendship.

* HAD A FUN NIGHT WITH THE KIDS

After dinner, I just took some time to interact with a few of the kids. I watched Shaylyn play a memory game with Jace that he got for Christmas. I watched Zach playing for a bit (medicine does wonders), even being slightly naughty. Lex had me laughing with McNugget names he came up with for the family members. Some of which include: McCubNugget, McAwesomeNugget, McFunNugget, McPrettyNugget, McFartNugget and a couple others I don't want to mention. I got the choice of: McMomNugget, McOldNugget or McHairNugget.

* I MADE LUNCH

Usually when Eric is home, I let him figure out lunch. He likes to eat earlier than I do, so it just happens that way. Today, I figured it out and made it AND surprised Eric. It was simple, Grilled Cheese. But it was delicious!

The Good Stuff, Day 6

THE GOOD STUFF - DAY 6: JANUARY 10, 2017

* I DID SOME GROCERY SHOPPING

* I WENT ALONE

Thanks to awesome teenagers, who are willing to watch their siblings for a bit. I hate trying to go to the store with kids in tow.

* FROM THE TIME I LEFT THE HOUSE TO THE THE TIME I GOT BACK, I ONLY TOOK AN HOUR

I was in, out and on my way!

* I DIDN'T GET PULLED OVER

There were a few cops roaming the city at the same time as I was.

* STILL DOING GOOD GETTING THE FAMILY BLOG UPDATED

* I FOLDED ALL THE LOADS OF LAUNDRY THAT I DID

* LOTS OF SNUGGLE TIME WITH ZACH

Zach is feeling a little off, he doesn't seem to have much energy. So, all he wanted was to snuggle. I didn't complain too much.

The Good Stuff, Day 5

THE GOOD STUFF - DAY 5: JANUARY 9, 2017

If there's one thing I've learned from doing this, so far - it's that I don't do much. Hahaha! A lot of my life is lived at home taking care of little people. So here's what the 9th had in store for me.

* I PLAYED A NEW GAME

Even though it was Star Trek themed, I enjoyed it. 

* WE PLAYED THE NEW GAME WITH NEW FRIENDS

Okay, so technically Eric's known the couple for awhile and I've known the husband for a little bit of time. I've met his wife two or three other times at different functions, but this was the first time we ever did something with just the four of us. They are pretty cool people.

* I GOT MORE BLOG ENTRIES DONE FOR THE FAMILY BLOG

* I STARTED THE BOOK CLUB BOOK FOR JANUARY, THE POETRY SELECTION

I don't remember The Raven being so long. But then again, I read it just before bed and I was pretty tired. But, I got more out of it than I ever have before. 

* I FOLDED ALL THE LAUNDRY THAT NEEDED FOLDING