Okay, thanks to my buddy, Nick on FB, and my real life gal pal, C, I'm back in the saddle again tonight. I know it's been a month of Sundays since I've sat down and wrote anything to all of you and for that, I apologize. I'd love to say that it's because of this and that or the other but mostly it's because I sit down and look at this little blank space and I'm not always sure what to say.
So *deep breath* I'll just say what's on my mind right now this second.
Sunday nights.
Growing up with my grandparents, Sunday nights were for staying in, popping popcorn, heating up frozen pizza, and watching TV.
Over the last 30 years, not much has changed in my life for Sunday nights.
They're still that night for regrouping and packing your lunch.
Taking a bath and shaving your legs.
It's for painting little girl's toenails.
It's for reminding the boy that he should pack up all his baseball stuff NOW and not three hours from now when I'm ready to go to bed and don't feel like washing this or that in the middle of the night thank you very much, sir.
It's for walking around in a pink chenille robe - even though it's hot outside - because your husband has the thermostat set to 'meat locker'.
It's for setting cream cheese out on the counter so you can make that 'really cool apple dip' for the kiddos to have for snacks during the week.
It's for making that mental grocery list in your head because you're gonna stop after work tomorrow night because gas just recently starting costing an arm, a leg, a thigh, and the rights to your first born.
It's for letting the dog out to go do his business and stopping to admire the mums you planted a week ago. And to smile at the pumpkin vines because they finally quit looking like that pasty kid in the back of the class who sniffs glue and looks at his own boogers.
It's for looking under the couch because someone dropped the remote and the batteries rolled under the couch and you'd love to go to the kitchen drawer and get some more instead of hefting up the couch but someone left the empty battery container and didn't say a word to anyone about it and dear god, we have to watch powerpuff girls right this second (seriously? Up yours, Buttercup)(sidenote: Jude hates it when I call her Butterfart) before my head implodes, momma....so you heft up the couch and find nine-thousand-four-hundred and sixty-two hair ties and two fishsticks, nine pencils and two batteries.
It's for thinking about a friend who had a horrid week and saying a quiet prayer of peace for her.
It's for thinking about how blessed I am.
It's for wondering if I have clean underwear for tomorrow and then remember that I'm the one in charge of the laundry and if I don't then I have no one to blame but me. Or Kenny. I'll blame Kenny.
It's for watching the National Weather Service Radar and wondering if I'm going to sleep before midnight. Although, I'm sipping on a glass of iced tea anyway, so consulting the magic 8 ball here and thinking 'odds do not look good'.
It's for snuggling down with a new book.
It's for those twenty 'just-one-more' hugs & kisses.
It's for the boy smacking the trim around the door and saying 'Night, Mom' before he takes the steps two-at-a-time.
It's for pizza, popcorn, and apples.
It's time for reflection.
And soon, it'll be time for bed.
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Sunday, November 18, 2012
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year....
Morning, all!
Just sitting here enjoying my first cup of coffee for the day and pondering the meaning of life (no, not really).
But, I thought y'all might enjoy a status update on how the Project 333 is going.
Well, here it is: It's going WONDERFULLY.
Every morning this past week, we've gotten out of bed with minimal fuss and Jude has dressed herself every single morning (thanks to picking out and setting out clothes the night before) with a little coaxing from her momma.
It's almost relaxing to get up in the morning and have everything put together already and just jump in and go essentially.
I did splurge on a new pair of grey shoes for work yesterday and a pair of pants from H&M that I'm absolutely in love with but like they suggest, I've adopted the 'one in and one out' rule and purged my wardrobe of a couple of items.
In other news:
1. Jude's got a fever and a cough. We were supposed to do family/kiddo photos today with a friend and I think that's going to be out. Jude's little cheeks are bright, rosy red and she's feeling pretty icky. Bless her heart. Nothing worse than a sick kiddo.
2. Knitting, knitting, knitting! I've got one of Jude's slippers done and started a cowl/neck warmer thing with the yarn from Gnome Acres. I've literally found the easiest knitting pattern - it's a honeycomb pattern and it's gorgeous! Santa is a busy gal. ;)
3. Who's ready for turkey day? Yeah, me neither. Thankfully (HA! See what I did there?) Kenny bought a turkey the other day and we've already got two boxes of Stove Top (what? My family are stuffing purists - nothing but the finest box product for this lot) and I'm gonna snag the rest of the ingredients/makings tomorrow or yet today.
4. Hit up Costco yesterday with my step-daughter and Mother-in-law. WOW OVERWHELMING! But I did stock up on some necessities pretty cheaply. And got to sit down for a nice lunch with the Fleming gals, which is always an occasion. We're a pretty bawdy lot.
5. My guy has been getting up at the butt crack of dawn to go trapping and I think he's really enjoying his time off. It always reminds me of Pa Ingalls. Don't ask. I married Pa. LOL Although, if he shot a bear, I'm pretty sure I'd crap eggrolls.
6. Thanks to the Project 333 my laundry sitch is so much better!!!! Although, I think Imma wait to do any painting/more purging until after the holidays. It always seems like it's a sprint to get things done (or at least all that I wanna do) and I'm trying to be super realistic about my time this year, but there are a few projects (besides knitting) that I wanna get done that include a set of tea towels and making brownies with apple pie schnapps gift baskets for friends and neighbors. In addition to making single serving soups for my grandpa (which is an EXCELLENT idea for elderly relatives/neighbors/friends) and I thought I might include a few loaves of homemade bread this year, too. The girls love helping with this stuff and I love the idea of showing them that making things for people we love is where it's at! Who wouldn't love these gorgeous french tea towels ? (I might have to make myself a set, too. LOL
7. You'll be relieved to know that I did indeed buy One Direction's new album and have been loving on it for a few days. I knew you guys were concerned about that.
8. My fave tweet of the week:
Represent, HP fans. Love 'em.
Keep it safe and keep it real, pals.
Just sitting here enjoying my first cup of coffee for the day and pondering the meaning of life (no, not really).
But, I thought y'all might enjoy a status update on how the Project 333 is going.
Well, here it is: It's going WONDERFULLY.
Every morning this past week, we've gotten out of bed with minimal fuss and Jude has dressed herself every single morning (thanks to picking out and setting out clothes the night before) with a little coaxing from her momma.
It's almost relaxing to get up in the morning and have everything put together already and just jump in and go essentially.
I did splurge on a new pair of grey shoes for work yesterday and a pair of pants from H&M that I'm absolutely in love with but like they suggest, I've adopted the 'one in and one out' rule and purged my wardrobe of a couple of items.
In other news:
1. Jude's got a fever and a cough. We were supposed to do family/kiddo photos today with a friend and I think that's going to be out. Jude's little cheeks are bright, rosy red and she's feeling pretty icky. Bless her heart. Nothing worse than a sick kiddo.
2. Knitting, knitting, knitting! I've got one of Jude's slippers done and started a cowl/neck warmer thing with the yarn from Gnome Acres. I've literally found the easiest knitting pattern - it's a honeycomb pattern and it's gorgeous! Santa is a busy gal. ;)
3. Who's ready for turkey day? Yeah, me neither. Thankfully (HA! See what I did there?) Kenny bought a turkey the other day and we've already got two boxes of Stove Top (what? My family are stuffing purists - nothing but the finest box product for this lot) and I'm gonna snag the rest of the ingredients/makings tomorrow or yet today.
4. Hit up Costco yesterday with my step-daughter and Mother-in-law. WOW OVERWHELMING! But I did stock up on some necessities pretty cheaply. And got to sit down for a nice lunch with the Fleming gals, which is always an occasion. We're a pretty bawdy lot.
5. My guy has been getting up at the butt crack of dawn to go trapping and I think he's really enjoying his time off. It always reminds me of Pa Ingalls. Don't ask. I married Pa. LOL Although, if he shot a bear, I'm pretty sure I'd crap eggrolls.
6. Thanks to the Project 333 my laundry sitch is so much better!!!! Although, I think Imma wait to do any painting/more purging until after the holidays. It always seems like it's a sprint to get things done (or at least all that I wanna do) and I'm trying to be super realistic about my time this year, but there are a few projects (besides knitting) that I wanna get done that include a set of tea towels and making brownies with apple pie schnapps gift baskets for friends and neighbors. In addition to making single serving soups for my grandpa (which is an EXCELLENT idea for elderly relatives/neighbors/friends) and I thought I might include a few loaves of homemade bread this year, too. The girls love helping with this stuff and I love the idea of showing them that making things for people we love is where it's at! Who wouldn't love these gorgeous french tea towels ? (I might have to make myself a set, too. LOL
7. You'll be relieved to know that I did indeed buy One Direction's new album and have been loving on it for a few days. I knew you guys were concerned about that.
8. My fave tweet of the week:
Hey cute couple I saw on the way home, thanks for supporting Gryffindor & Dumbledore's Army.You made me smile liek whoa.Love, Hez
— Heather (@prplhez8) November 14, 2012
Represent, HP fans. Love 'em.
Keep it safe and keep it real, pals.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Project 333 (or wherein I regain control of my home)....
...(or at least get a better grip on my sanity)
So, here's the deal: Y'all have heard me complaining/lamenting/shaking my fists at the sky about all of the laundry that I'm usually snowed in under 24/7, right? I do the laundry on the weekends or late in the evening as it's more cost-effective to do so, but I feel like I never make any headway.
Alright.
Last night I purchased Tammy Strobel's book You Can Buy Happiness(and it's Cheap) book. In instantly fell in love with Tammy's message and while I'm still reading (aka savoring) it, she also introduced her readers to the 333 Project. The idea is that you pare down your wardrobe to 33 items. This doesn't include pajamas/loungewear/workout gear. I failed in the shoe department but have managed to pare down my clothing to 33 items so far. It is a daunting task. I'm not going to lie and say it's pretty, but it's an honest task. I don't know how else to describe it.
I packed my summer items away at the top of our wardrobe (hello, Heather, this could've been done WEEKS ago) including sandals and summertime footwear and dug in. While I should've taken before pictures so you could fully see the impact, I will say that I filled up one tote to 'put away' for now and then happily filled a big garbage bag for Goodwill.
All of the photos are on my instagram feed here as instagram is being a booger and not letting me download them, etc.
In addition to doing this myself, I corralled the girls into it, too. Not only did we go through their drawers, we went through next summer's clothes that I was getting ready to put back up into the attic in totes. I'll be after their shoes this afternoon (I honestly think that children should have three pairs of shoes: Dress shoes, tennies, and a pair of boots for winter). I definitely failed in the shoe department. I have a shoe fetish and it's horrible. Jackets, too.
But, I'll put my totes full of clothes away for three months and see where I'm at when it's all done. It's hard to think about things like color schemes and also dressing for the holidays. I was also surprised to note that I've literally got two pairs of jeans that actually fit me. I kept four, to be honest about it because I just can't part with some but I usually only wear the one pair because I like how they look.
I couldn't give up my beloved Sperry's either.
*headdesk*
This will get easier, I know, and to be honest about your clothing and to pick out what fits, what feels good, what makes ME feel good wearing it, is an experience in and of itself.
But I will keep you posted about how this truly goes and whether I can live with it or not.
I'll be honest and say I'm a little nervous but I think I can do it. :nods:
Onto toys next maybe. I'd also love to do the kitchen as I've got 42 Corningware casserole dishes that I've used maybe once in ten years (this is a slight exaggeration...only slight, mind you).
So, in celebration, I'm reading while the washer is swishing away and enjoying a day full of rainy day activities before it's back to the work week ahead.
Enjoy your week!
So, here's the deal: Y'all have heard me complaining/lamenting/shaking my fists at the sky about all of the laundry that I'm usually snowed in under 24/7, right? I do the laundry on the weekends or late in the evening as it's more cost-effective to do so, but I feel like I never make any headway.
Alright.
Last night I purchased Tammy Strobel's book You Can Buy Happiness(and it's Cheap) book. In instantly fell in love with Tammy's message and while I'm still reading (aka savoring) it, she also introduced her readers to the 333 Project. The idea is that you pare down your wardrobe to 33 items. This doesn't include pajamas/loungewear/workout gear. I failed in the shoe department but have managed to pare down my clothing to 33 items so far. It is a daunting task. I'm not going to lie and say it's pretty, but it's an honest task. I don't know how else to describe it.
I packed my summer items away at the top of our wardrobe (hello, Heather, this could've been done WEEKS ago) including sandals and summertime footwear and dug in. While I should've taken before pictures so you could fully see the impact, I will say that I filled up one tote to 'put away' for now and then happily filled a big garbage bag for Goodwill.
All of the photos are on my instagram feed here as instagram is being a booger and not letting me download them, etc.
In addition to doing this myself, I corralled the girls into it, too. Not only did we go through their drawers, we went through next summer's clothes that I was getting ready to put back up into the attic in totes. I'll be after their shoes this afternoon (I honestly think that children should have three pairs of shoes: Dress shoes, tennies, and a pair of boots for winter). I definitely failed in the shoe department. I have a shoe fetish and it's horrible. Jackets, too.
But, I'll put my totes full of clothes away for three months and see where I'm at when it's all done. It's hard to think about things like color schemes and also dressing for the holidays. I was also surprised to note that I've literally got two pairs of jeans that actually fit me. I kept four, to be honest about it because I just can't part with some but I usually only wear the one pair because I like how they look.
I couldn't give up my beloved Sperry's either.
*headdesk*
This will get easier, I know, and to be honest about your clothing and to pick out what fits, what feels good, what makes ME feel good wearing it, is an experience in and of itself.
But I will keep you posted about how this truly goes and whether I can live with it or not.
I'll be honest and say I'm a little nervous but I think I can do it. :nods:
Onto toys next maybe. I'd also love to do the kitchen as I've got 42 Corningware casserole dishes that I've used maybe once in ten years (this is a slight exaggeration...only slight, mind you).
So, in celebration, I'm reading while the washer is swishing away and enjoying a day full of rainy day activities before it's back to the work week ahead.
Enjoy your week!
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Sunday - The week in review....
So, here's what you missed at Chez Hez:
On Monday there was a picture of a disgruntled kitten, A boy band vid, a golden retriever puppy, and Red Forman's version of Dr. Suess. It was epic, lemme tell ya.
Tuesday brought my very first Vlog! It was a learning experience all around but I'm thinking it's going to be an ongoing thing. 'Cause obviously, people need to hear me being ridic live and in-person.
Wednesday wasn't exactly about what I love as it was more of a State of the Union at Chez Hez (or how I'm going to go crazy sitting in the laundry room eating green jello while rocking back and forth hoping that it all ends soon enough)(or I get lucky and Dobby, the house-elf comes for a surprise visit).
Thursday had me waxing lyrical (literally) about British Songstress, Adele.
Friday was my version of Deep Thoughts by Jack Handy. :chinhands:
My Aunt Helen's Dumpling recipe was the subject of Saturday's #instagramiowa.
And that very nicely rounds us out to Sunday. Here we are, sports fans, at the end of another fun-filled week.
I'm still in the Laundry Room. I doubt this will ever ever change but I'm getting used to my four walls now and they know me by name here. Plus, they love my particular brand of crazy.
So, I'm hoping you're having a great day and let's start this next week off with a bang (proverbial, not literal....don't want anyone to get their eyebrows singed. We're nothing if not safe around here. I hear you laughing. Shut it.)!!!
On Monday there was a picture of a disgruntled kitten, A boy band vid, a golden retriever puppy, and Red Forman's version of Dr. Suess. It was epic, lemme tell ya.
Tuesday brought my very first Vlog! It was a learning experience all around but I'm thinking it's going to be an ongoing thing. 'Cause obviously, people need to hear me being ridic live and in-person.
Wednesday wasn't exactly about what I love as it was more of a State of the Union at Chez Hez (or how I'm going to go crazy sitting in the laundry room eating green jello while rocking back and forth hoping that it all ends soon enough)(or I get lucky and Dobby, the house-elf comes for a surprise visit).
Thursday had me waxing lyrical (literally) about British Songstress, Adele.
Friday was my version of Deep Thoughts by Jack Handy. :chinhands:
My Aunt Helen's Dumpling recipe was the subject of Saturday's #instagramiowa.
And that very nicely rounds us out to Sunday. Here we are, sports fans, at the end of another fun-filled week.
I'm still in the Laundry Room. I doubt this will ever ever change but I'm getting used to my four walls now and they know me by name here. Plus, they love my particular brand of crazy.
So, I'm hoping you're having a great day and let's start this next week off with a bang (proverbial, not literal....don't want anyone to get their eyebrows singed. We're nothing if not safe around here. I hear you laughing. Shut it.)!!!
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Sunday: A Week in Review....
Sunday's are for many things but a lot of times around here they're all about catching up on things that have gone by the wayside during the week. I'm so far behind on laundry. So, I imagine, the bulk of my day will be spent in the laundry room washing, sorting, and folding. Oh joy. And don't lemme forget to start swapping out the girls clothes for wintertime snuggly stuffs. And there's beds to be made, floors to be swept, and maybe, if I'm lucky, there will be a bit of a nap with Ms. J.
Let's see how it goes.
But for those of you who might've missed all the shenanigans this week at Chez Hez, here's a rundown:
Monday, October 1st: I blogged about my girls and their lack of bedtime routines and/or how I'm slowly going crazy being their mother. Or that I love it all at the same time. But there's always time to weigh in on what works for y'all. Also, it was my first post in the 31 days of blogging challenge that I had set for myself via the Nester (if you haven't visited her page, go do so. She's stellar).
Tuesday, October 2nd: Blogging is hard, yo. Especially when you run out of anything particularly verbose to discuss. But I made up a listy list to help guide me along. It's not set in stone but it will hopefully give me something to talk to y'all about. :)
Wednesday, October 3rd: Love, love, love is all you need. I highlighted Gnome Acres and Posie Gets Cozy on my version of things that I love.
Thursday, October 4th: It was all about The Lumineers. If you haven't heard their single 'Ho Hey' please to be getting to your nearest youtube and listening. Kthnx.
Friday, October 5th: I whipped out one of the cutest and most me outfits from my pinterest board to share with y'all. If only out pinterest closets were real, yes?
Saturday, October 6th: My best picture highlighting Iowa via Instagram for the week. Fall has arrived.
And that, my friends, is a week in review for Chez Hez?
What're you all doing today? Any fun festivals or are you sitting in front of the tv snuggled in with some loved ones watching football and/or movies? :chinhands: Do tell.
Let's see how it goes.
But for those of you who might've missed all the shenanigans this week at Chez Hez, here's a rundown:
Monday, October 1st: I blogged about my girls and their lack of bedtime routines and/or how I'm slowly going crazy being their mother. Or that I love it all at the same time. But there's always time to weigh in on what works for y'all. Also, it was my first post in the 31 days of blogging challenge that I had set for myself via the Nester (if you haven't visited her page, go do so. She's stellar).
Tuesday, October 2nd: Blogging is hard, yo. Especially when you run out of anything particularly verbose to discuss. But I made up a listy list to help guide me along. It's not set in stone but it will hopefully give me something to talk to y'all about. :)
Wednesday, October 3rd: Love, love, love is all you need. I highlighted Gnome Acres and Posie Gets Cozy on my version of things that I love.
Thursday, October 4th: It was all about The Lumineers. If you haven't heard their single 'Ho Hey' please to be getting to your nearest youtube and listening. Kthnx.
Friday, October 5th: I whipped out one of the cutest and most me outfits from my pinterest board to share with y'all. If only out pinterest closets were real, yes?
Saturday, October 6th: My best picture highlighting Iowa via Instagram for the week. Fall has arrived.
And that, my friends, is a week in review for Chez Hez?
What're you all doing today? Any fun festivals or are you sitting in front of the tv snuggled in with some loved ones watching football and/or movies? :chinhands: Do tell.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
#simpleasthatsunday
Taking a much needed coffee break earlier this morning....
Enjoying some knitting, coffee, and X-Files on the netflix...
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