Or atleast that is what I am saying. I have decided that I am done with winter and ready to move on to Spring. To help celebrate, today I:
Switched out some of my daughters' clothes to the warmer weather clothes (yes I left some jeans)
Truly enjoyed my daughter's soccer game after I lathered both girls in sunscreen
Spent multiple hours pulling weeds (and I am only half way through the front yard)
Started drooling over our first three strawberries that are blooming off last years plant
Would not let me daughters go into the house between nap and dinner.
I am now looking forward to:
Weekend days outside all day long (except during Spring Showers)
Fruit picking (come on Blueberry season)
Longer days
Are you ready for Spring??
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Saturday, March 13, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Go Texan Day
Tomorrow is Go Texan Day. For those who do not live in Houston, this is the kick-off of the Houston Rodeo. Almost every company and school in town (and the neighboring cities) celebrate this "holiday". Any guesses on how we celebrate? We deck out in our best Texan gear of course!
Normally I try to be a very frugal person and plan ahead for days like this. However, this year I was very much behind the curve. I did not realize my new department has a team competition based on how "Texan" our outfits are. Now there was a time in college when I had a wardrobe of this attire. However, this was many years and many pounds ago. Normally I just use this day as an excuse not to wear a suit and to wear jeans. However, not this year.
If I had planned properly, I would have been looking for correct attire (hat, boots, and a great shirt) at garage sales last fall. Instead I spent the weekend going from Goodwill to Goodwill. I did find a shirt and jacket that I think will work well. I will be wearing my husband's boots and I have a few friends bringing hats for me to borrow tomorrow. Needless to say I am hoping to not hinder my team too much!
Also, I should have been shopping for my girls. I know that each school has a western day on Go Texan Day. If I had properly planned I could have two girls completely decked out for little money. Maybe next year I will plan a little better!
Normally I try to be a very frugal person and plan ahead for days like this. However, this year I was very much behind the curve. I did not realize my new department has a team competition based on how "Texan" our outfits are. Now there was a time in college when I had a wardrobe of this attire. However, this was many years and many pounds ago. Normally I just use this day as an excuse not to wear a suit and to wear jeans. However, not this year.
If I had planned properly, I would have been looking for correct attire (hat, boots, and a great shirt) at garage sales last fall. Instead I spent the weekend going from Goodwill to Goodwill. I did find a shirt and jacket that I think will work well. I will be wearing my husband's boots and I have a few friends bringing hats for me to borrow tomorrow. Needless to say I am hoping to not hinder my team too much!
Also, I should have been shopping for my girls. I know that each school has a western day on Go Texan Day. If I had properly planned I could have two girls completely decked out for little money. Maybe next year I will plan a little better!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Why you need to know what is in your stockpile
Until today I felt like I had rebuilt my pantry stockpile to a respectable level. However, my oldest daughter would disagree.
Here is a little history. In September, I came down with multiple viruses. It had something about doing too much and not taking care of myself. By October I was wiped, and grocery shopping did not occur except for necessities. It was great to be able to do this, but it was the first time I could see shelves in my pantry in months which was very weird.
Since December (when I start shopping again), I have been trying to rebuild my stockpile.
Fast forward back to today. My daughter stayed home from daycare today due to a stomach virus (God Bless my MIL!!!!). My daughter only ate a few bites of toast all day. I left a message for my MIL saying I would be late coming home from work, since I wanted to stop by HEB for the cheap shrimp deal, and to make chicken noodle soup for dinner so my daughter could try and eat. So far so good right. That is what I was thinking, as I have a full two rows of soups. All different kinds of soups, even chicken and stars. However, there was no chicken noodle.
I did not learn this until after I had left the HEB parking lot. The only store between my car and home was Walgreen's. So, $4.00 and three cans of soup later, my daughter got her chicken noodle soup.
The lesson I learned - there is no such thing as too much chicken noodle soup in the house!!! What is the one item you need to make sure you have plenty of in your house?
Here is a little history. In September, I came down with multiple viruses. It had something about doing too much and not taking care of myself. By October I was wiped, and grocery shopping did not occur except for necessities. It was great to be able to do this, but it was the first time I could see shelves in my pantry in months which was very weird.
Since December (when I start shopping again), I have been trying to rebuild my stockpile.
Fast forward back to today. My daughter stayed home from daycare today due to a stomach virus (God Bless my MIL!!!!). My daughter only ate a few bites of toast all day. I left a message for my MIL saying I would be late coming home from work, since I wanted to stop by HEB for the cheap shrimp deal, and to make chicken noodle soup for dinner so my daughter could try and eat. So far so good right. That is what I was thinking, as I have a full two rows of soups. All different kinds of soups, even chicken and stars. However, there was no chicken noodle.
I did not learn this until after I had left the HEB parking lot. The only store between my car and home was Walgreen's. So, $4.00 and three cans of soup later, my daughter got her chicken noodle soup.
The lesson I learned - there is no such thing as too much chicken noodle soup in the house!!! What is the one item you need to make sure you have plenty of in your house?
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Combining Family Fun and Exercise
When I started looking at my priorities at the end of last year, I realized "I" was not getting enough attention. One of those areas was exercise and my health. As moms, there are so many items we can use as excuses (and I use most of them). However, today my family took advantage of the beautiful weather while having a great time and getting some exercise.
We all decided to climb on our bikes (with the youngest in a bike stoller) and rode to the neighborhood park. I am sure those who know me are in shock right now as I have not been on a bike in over 15 years. I had some bad accidents and gave up bike riding. However, I always felt a pain of regret when I watched families riding their bikes together. So, when I heard Target had bikes on clearance a few weeks ago I took the plunge and bought a bike and helmet for under $50. True - it is a men's bike and is kind of funny looking, but I figured this was my chance. And I am so happy I did. Today I got to be part of that family taking advantage of the beautiful day as we all rode to the park together. Then we spend over an hour at the park, where my husband got the best exercise chasing the girls and playing games like Red Light Green Light and freeze tag. Yes, this does count as excercise.
I really hope the Spring brings more wonderful weekend days like today!!!
We all decided to climb on our bikes (with the youngest in a bike stoller) and rode to the neighborhood park. I am sure those who know me are in shock right now as I have not been on a bike in over 15 years. I had some bad accidents and gave up bike riding. However, I always felt a pain of regret when I watched families riding their bikes together. So, when I heard Target had bikes on clearance a few weeks ago I took the plunge and bought a bike and helmet for under $50. True - it is a men's bike and is kind of funny looking, but I figured this was my chance. And I am so happy I did. Today I got to be part of that family taking advantage of the beautiful day as we all rode to the park together. Then we spend over an hour at the park, where my husband got the best exercise chasing the girls and playing games like Red Light Green Light and freeze tag. Yes, this does count as excercise.
I really hope the Spring brings more wonderful weekend days like today!!!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Free Family Fun - Watching the Olympics
As a recovering tv junkie, I nomally try to keep tv viewing to a minimum. Especially when the girls are awake. However, that will be different over the next 17 days. It is time for the Olympics and I love the Olympics. If nothing else, watching the Winter Olympics gives me a chance to see snow and sports I would never see living in Texas!
Seriously though, even for non sports fanatics, the Olympics is a great thing to watch with your family.
- You are supporting your Country and those who are representing it. When was the last time you chanted USA, USA, USA? You should try it. It is fun and brings a huge smile to the face.
- You can use the athletes as examples of hard work and dedication
- During the Opening March you can talk about all the countries and the flags. My oldest was very interested in why some countries had only one person and others had many more.
- There is such a wide range of sports that most of us may not see in our normal lives.
Plus I know my daughters will love the ice skating!!!
I also want to express my sadness to the Georgian Team and the family and friends of Nodar Kumaritashvili for their loss today.
Seriously though, even for non sports fanatics, the Olympics is a great thing to watch with your family.
- You are supporting your Country and those who are representing it. When was the last time you chanted USA, USA, USA? You should try it. It is fun and brings a huge smile to the face.
- You can use the athletes as examples of hard work and dedication
- During the Opening March you can talk about all the countries and the flags. My oldest was very interested in why some countries had only one person and others had many more.
- There is such a wide range of sports that most of us may not see in our normal lives.
Plus I know my daughters will love the ice skating!!!
I also want to express my sadness to the Georgian Team and the family and friends of Nodar Kumaritashvili for their loss today.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Organizing our Office - The Two Touch System
How much paper is piled on your desk or workplace? Over the last year, I could not even see my desk. Instead, I saw a pile of papers, coupons, and newspapers and figured somewhere under all it was a desk. I was pretty sure I use to have a desk under all of it.
The question was whether or not I would ever find it and if I found it could I keep it clear. Over the last two weeks, my husband and I have been working hard clearing the desk. Now that we have the desk cleared, we are working on it keeping it clear which means we have started the two touch rule.
This is our version of the one touch rule. Every piece of paper can only be touched twice. We will try to put every piece of paper in its place the first time we touch it (one touch). If we can’t, it is allowed to go into our in box which we will empty once to twice a week.
This means we have to address everything as it comes to us. We can no longer just pile paper up all over the desk. Instead we have to take the minute or two minutes to address each item. This will save us time over all and it will reduce our headaches and stress with a clean work area. Anyone want to make bets on how long this lasts.
The question was whether or not I would ever find it and if I found it could I keep it clear. Over the last two weeks, my husband and I have been working hard clearing the desk. Now that we have the desk cleared, we are working on it keeping it clear which means we have started the two touch rule.
This is our version of the one touch rule. Every piece of paper can only be touched twice. We will try to put every piece of paper in its place the first time we touch it (one touch). If we can’t, it is allowed to go into our in box which we will empty once to twice a week.
This means we have to address everything as it comes to us. We can no longer just pile paper up all over the desk. Instead we have to take the minute or two minutes to address each item. This will save us time over all and it will reduce our headaches and stress with a clean work area. Anyone want to make bets on how long this lasts.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Prepping for the New Year
As I start prepping for the New Year and setting my resolutions/goals, I figure I will start with me. Why not :)
Three areas I want to work on this year are my fitness/health, time with my husband, and time with friends. (Before you ask where my children are - they are number 1. They currently get all my free time which is why these areas have been neglected).
My fitness and health - I really believe if I get into better shape and start eating better then I will have more energy to get things done. Easier said than done, however in January (with the doctor's ok) I will be starting up boot camp again. Now I just need to have my eating habits follow.
Time with my husband - Last year we did a really good job of having lunch together once a week. However, we somehow fell out of that habit and I am really looking forward to getting back into it this year.
Time with friends - I am blessed with a very close friend who has daughters the same age as mine. We are able to get together a few times a month with the girls, but we don't spend much time catching up as we are chasing the little ones. We have decided on a once a month girls night. At some point the group may get larger, however right now we want something simple so it will be the two of us having dinner or drinks catching up with out the chasing.
Three areas I want to work on this year are my fitness/health, time with my husband, and time with friends. (Before you ask where my children are - they are number 1. They currently get all my free time which is why these areas have been neglected).
My fitness and health - I really believe if I get into better shape and start eating better then I will have more energy to get things done. Easier said than done, however in January (with the doctor's ok) I will be starting up boot camp again. Now I just need to have my eating habits follow.
Time with my husband - Last year we did a really good job of having lunch together once a week. However, we somehow fell out of that habit and I am really looking forward to getting back into it this year.
Time with friends - I am blessed with a very close friend who has daughters the same age as mine. We are able to get together a few times a month with the girls, but we don't spend much time catching up as we are chasing the little ones. We have decided on a once a month girls night. At some point the group may get larger, however right now we want something simple so it will be the two of us having dinner or drinks catching up with out the chasing.
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