What I've been up to.

Ok, I realize this is a bit ridiculous, but here you go.  Christmas.  The kids got a kitchen, some food, a ball popper, twin dolls and a stroller, a remote control car, a football, a star stacker, and a bunch of games.  I got some really good deals this year too.  We had a lot of fun! The kids actually let us sleep in that day.

Yesterday after church, Hayden and I made a Valentine's decoration that I saw somewhere on the internet. We just sewed some hearts together and hung it up. He was my helper. My sewing machine has an option to set the maximum speed, so I set it low and let Hayden push the pedal. He decided to just stand on it and hand me the colors.

You can see what it looks like hanging up here.  Also, notice my curtains.  I finally finished them!  I'm quite happy with the way they turned out.  I had to change a few things.  I had one of those, "oh no, I can't believe I just did that!" moments.  I had to cut the green fabric on the sides in half.  Then for some reason I thought I had to cut it in half again, so I did. I was planning on having the green hang down all the way in the inside of the windows too.  I still had to sew some fabric pieces together, but I made it work and I like it.  You really can't see the seam unless you're looking for it.  At least that's what I tell myself. :)



Here is a close up of the fabric I used.  I had a hard time deciding, but I love this one!

I'm not sure if I've ever posted this picture, but here are the kitchen curtains my mom helped me make.



I also have been making a giant to do list to keep me more organized.  I got the idea from my friend, Rachel when she guest posted at Bloom.

I have a page for each day.  Every day has a list of the things I do everyday, plus a few extra things to do each day.  I also added in a list of things to work on if I have time - the de-clutter list, a shopping list/meal planner, updated budget so I can keep track, and a calendar.  The pages are in sheet protectors, and when I finish something I cross it off with a dry erase marker.  Then I can wipe it off and start over the next week.

I know some people asked me what was on my list, so here it is:

Everyday:
Make beds
Brush kids teeth am
Clear and wipe bathroom counters
Learning time
1 thing from de-clutter list
Floor time (play time)
Floors picked up as needed
Dishes after dinner
Brush kids teeth ppm
sweep and wipe kitchen counters as needed
scriptures

Monday extras:
wash sheets
wash diapers
read through primary lesson
vacuum

Tuesday:
1 loaf of laundery
toilets
clean microwave (I always forget to do this, so that's why it's on the list)

Wed:
Wash diapers
sweep and mop all floors
work on primary lesson

Thurs:
1 load of laundy
bathroom sinks and mirrors
vacuum

Fri:
Wash diapers
shower and tub
meal plan and grocery list
print out new budget

Sat:
1 load of laundry
grocery shopping
final primary lesson preparation

Sunday only has FHE preparation, Rest/Family time, and scriptures.

It is honestly  A LOT to do, and I have never been able to complete everything on the list in one day.  Things come up!  I'm not hard on myself about it though.  These are just goals and I don't expect myself to finish it.  It's just a good place to start and helps me stay focused.