I know that I have been bad at posting. Sorry. A LOT has happened and we have been super busy. I wish I could write it all out but I don't have enough time! I also have not been taking many pictures lately. Sad. But here a five things that I am grateful for...
1. NEW PAINT
We had a "paint party" and painted the dining room and hallway. This was much needed and long overdue. Even just painting the trim made a huge difference. Thank you to my mom, dad, and Mat for helping me paint. On Sunday my mom and I did most of the work ourselves. It was nice to be able to catch up on life without any kiddos around. I actually felt like an adult. The green color looks great. It even makes the floors look better. Love the new look. Thank you thank you thank you!
2. Thanksgiving weekend
We had a great dinner at my parents. Making dinner is a huge task with a WONDERFUL outcome. Thanks mom! I went to work that night at 7pm and worked 36 hours of the weekend until Sunday at 7pm. That is a lot of work in a short amount of time. My dad spent all of those hours here including hours that I needed to sleep on Friday and Saturday mornings. I can not express how grateful I am for this wonderful gift. I know that my children love spending time with their grandparents and I am able to save money on childcare.
3. Christmas decorations are UP!
On Sunday afternoon my dad put the tree up and today I put on the lights and ornaments during nap time. I also put up the rest of the decorations around the house. This year we do not have a gate around the tree. So far so good.
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4. Lifetime
Today we spent some time at Lifetime. The boys played while I ran on the treadmill. (7miles in 60 mins!) In the afternoon we went back to the pool. We didn't have any major scares. It was much harder to keep such a close eye on them. Owen is my little dare devil and only has interest in things that he is not allowed to do. Keeping him entertained while staying 10 feet from Cameron gets hard at times. Regardless the boys LOVE the pool. I wish I could bring my camera but we are just too busy to snap pictures.
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5. Monday nights
I know that this frequently makes the list but here is a new reason why I just plain LOVE our Monday nights. I am able to sit and enjoy my children. I am not worried about dishes, laundry, or what is next on the "To Do" list. I am able to sit and color, play, and enjoy with no interruptions.
