Lazy Days

I am feeling a bit lazy this week, my house has turned from almost spotless to a disaster. I cleaned every inch for my birthday gathering in the beginning of March and it has slowly gone down hill since. 

Here is what has to happen: 

1. That laundry pile I speak about has returned to a massive pile, that must be accomplished this week! 

2. Kitchen needs a make-over, not one where I gut the entire thing; but it needs some re-arranging. 

3. This den where my daughter and I spend most of our days needs to be straightened up too. Its like toys and random baby clothes have thrown up in here. 

4. My daughters room is in desperate need of a cleaning, she has learned that she can take every book off her book crate and throw them on the floor. I just haven't had the energy to clean it. 

5. My dining room is okay, just needs some love. 

6. My room is starting to grow piles of clothing and crap again, that must be taken care of. 

7. The shower curtain liner is in desperate need of replacement, but the rest of the bathroom seems to be in good shape. 

This all needs to happen by April 26th. My daughters birthday party is the 27th, and there is so much to accomplish, its just a matter of getting it done. 

But here I am feeling lazy writing a BLOG post that no one is ever really going to read. 

So maybe its time to get going and start getting this house together. 

Accomplished

Remember that pile of laundry I spoke about in my first entry? 

It's gone, not just a little gone, its ALL GONE! 

Everything is put away, and I don't plan on doing laundry again till Monday. 

My bathroom is almost clean. I also got rid of all the random junk that we did not need in there. 

All of my cleaners and shampoos/soaps/etc. are all neatly placed in the cabinets and closet. 

I organized some more of the baby's room. 

I cooked dinner..... 

but the dishes will have to wait until tomorrow. 

For tonight I plan on sitting on the floor, in my sweatpants, watching kids shows, getting annoying songs stuck in my head, and playing with my daughter. 

Its NOT all House Work & Down Time

I just read a very interesting article. It was one of those "Dear Abby" type of columns. 

So the readers asks; "Why don't my friends who have kids have time for me?" 

They complain even though they don't work. She also writes not to tell her its because of all the house work. She says, "I do that and I don't have kids and I work." 

So the lady simply answers her with; taking care of children, especially young children is very time consuming. From the time you wake up, till the time you go to bed, you are catering to every thing that child needs. Something that could take an average person fifteen-minutes to do, could take someone with a kid forty-five minutes. 

She also explains that even when they get a moment to themselves, it is not like they want to immediately call up a friend and spend hours talking to them. Or going out and hanging out. They take those minutes they have and use it to relax and just be by themselves for a minute. 

This article describes perfectly everything. I wish I had time to go and hang out with my friends more often then I do. I also apologize to anyone who is upset with me not seeing them. It really does take a lot each day to take care of a young kid. Especially one that cannot get their food by themselves, or go to the bathroom. We also have to watch make sure they aren't eating things they aren't supposed; like paper. (which my daughter decided to take it upon herself to eat a receipt. All while i turned around for a minute to make her dinner)

So for anyone out there that has questions as to why us stay-at-home- MOMS don't have as much time as we use to, read this article. 

It may not be all house work, but taking care of a child is a lot of hard work and they require a lot of attention. 

Every chance I get I try to have people come over to my house to hang out. It makes it easier on me. Sometimes, packing up a baby and getting ready is a chore all on its own. For me I have great friends who understand. They offer to come by on their lunch breaks from work, or come over after work to have dinner with me, or just for a visit. 

So to all my friends I do love you all, and miss hanging out like the old days. But; I also appreciate the understanding you have all given me. 

 


  

Babbles

11:12pm and my nine-month-old is sitting on the bed with me in her boppy.

 She has her Elmo book in her hand, and has not let go since her bath.

 She has been talking loudly and happily since the book has been in her hands. 

I can't help it, I love the sound of her little voice babbling in the background. 

Every time I her her voice it makes me smile. 

It really is the little things in life. 

Just some thoughts of the day. 

Sweatpants

Ah! Good old sweatpants, comfortable, yet fashionable at times. I don't leave home without them.

 HA!

Well there are those times when I finally throw on a pair of jeans before I head out the door. 

Most days, I just lounge around in them. Crawling around on the floor. Trying to keep up with my almost nine-month old. Which is a lot more comfortable in sweats. 

I sometimes swear my daughter has better fashion than I do. 

BUT.... I <3 my sweats!

Cleaning is also a lot more comfortable in sweats. 

On the topic of Cleaning... every day I plan out in my head what I am going to accomplish. 

And most days... I find myself sitting on the floor, lap top on the coffee table, baby playing next to me. I go between refreshing Facebook, then back to playing with the baby. 

This happens even on days where I have planned to clean the kitchen, or scrub the toilet. 

Sometimes you just feel lazy, and I think its okay sometimes.  

And then there are times I wish I did not feel so lazy. 

Most of the day it isn't me being lazy, its me just wanting to stop being an adult for the day. Its me wanting to forget all about; finances, cleaning, and Facebook; and just concentrate on what matters the most: My Daughter. 

So as you can see, sweatpants aren't a symbol of laziness for me. They are my work uniform. And I don't mind wearing them because, I have the BEST job in the entire world. 

It may be a hard job at times, but my employer offers me the best benefits, that no other job could offer. 

<3 

   

Confession #1

I have probably watched this Laurie Berkner video hundreds of times since my daughter was born. It is the only video that really calms her down. Like right now she is sitting quietly, clapping her hands along to the songs.

Sitting by the stairs is a basket piled high of laundry. Downstairs a load in the washer, and one in the dryer.

I have a sink full of dishes. And a mess to clean up from dinner.

My living room looks as if a toy box threw up.

I have two litter boxes waiting to be scooped.

My husband is in his “dungeon” playing video games.

My Mortal Instruments book sits on the table. The Vampire Diaries bookmark stuck in chapter four ;has been for months. 

Aside from Firefox being opened on my computer, on the bottom of my screen is a word document. Its titled demonhunter.wps. No real title has been thought of yet for the random ideas, and possible prologue.

I hope one day I will complete a story for all to read. I have many ideas, but never finish any.

As the days go by, I wonder… will that laundry pile ever shrink? Will the dishes in the kitchen get cleaned? When will i find a toy box to put the toys in? Will I forget to scoop the litter tonight? When will my husband come out of his “dungeon”? Will I be able to finally sit down and read my book? Will I ever finish the novel at the bottom of my screen? And will I ever get that darn Laurie Berkner song out of my head?

Things to ponder from a Stay-at-home MOM & WIFE.