Busy Busy Busy

I know I’ve been lacking in posts recently but I have been really busy…working on the 31 Days To Clean challenge plus trying to accomplish my May 3in30 goals has kept me very busy.  I’m trying to get everything done before July, the big stuff anyway so that when I’m huge and fat and can hardly move I won’t have to worry about organizing and heavy cleaning. 

I do have good news to report though! I am almost done!!!  Faith’s room is pretty much done just have to figure out where to put the boy’s toy box that I successfully consolidated from 4 boxes to 1 box for toys, 1 small box for train tracks, and 1 small box for blocks…very very happy about that!!! Goodwill got A LOT of deliveries from us this past weekend! I also got Devyn’s dresser cleaned out and I put his old clothes up in the closet for storage (we always have babies coming in this big family so I kept the clothes lol)

Randy worked on the living room closet and got that all cleaned out and organized (there were 2 bags of toys in that closet that we also went through and got rid of some and put some in the toy box.  I just can’t believe how much stuff they had!!!  No child needs that much stuff seriously! LOL

Today I’m tackling our bedroom.  I’m sorting clothes and washing them and going to attempt to fix Randy’s broken dresser and get all of our clothes folded and put away then tomorrow I’ll work on the papers and files and getting them put away.  I should have our room done tomorrow which is really really exciting!!!  I’ll post after pictures when I’m all done.  I won’t show you before pictures because honestly I am that embarrassed of the way it was.

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Jaymie

31 Days To Clean Days 2-15

 

I haven’t updated in a while about my 31 Days To Clean journey.  This is because I have found myself batteling myself reading this book.  The book speaks to me and moves and stirs things within myself, but I’ve been stubborn (and suffering a tad from preggo fatigue). I haven’t let myself just give in and admit that I need to change!  Yes I am lazy and unmotivated and I have that “Why Should I” attitude and it’s really all about my attitude. 

It saddens me…I don’t know why I’m like this.  I want to change so desperately and I can fully admit to my attitude problems BUT I can’t seem to overcome my SELF.   I’ve been recognizing this problem and praying and talking to GOD and trying to get myself to turn around and say “Hey it’s time to get over this, move forward and provide a happy home envirotnment for your family! STOP BEING SELFISH!!”  And that’s what it boils down too…I’m being selfish.  Oooooo how I do not like to admit that I’m being selfish. 

SO last night we had a late dinner and I was in one of my “I don’t feel like washing the dishes and cleaning up the kitchen” moods…I started to think  I would just do it in the morning and it would be ok.  My feet were swollen and my back hurt and I just felt ick and man I soooo did not WANT to do those dishes but I NEEDED to do those dishes so for the first time I said you know what I’m just going to DO IT.  That’s what the book says just get up and do something and I know how much better I’ll feel in the morning when I can go into a clean kitchen to make breakfast.  Sooo you know what…I DID it…I stood in that kitchen on my swollen feet and I did the dishes and I sang along with the radio and I didn’t think any negatie “I don’t wanna” thoughts…I just stuck to it and did it.  I went to bed with a clean kitchen. 

I know it may seem silly to some but for me this was a big step towards the right direction.  I lack motivation…I’m LAZY and me just telling myself to just DO IT really helped. 

So I think I can get through the rest of the book with a more upbeat mood.  I see myself changing, I can envision myself molded into what I need to be and I’m going and pushing through this lazy slump I’m in.

Now I’m off and get up and just DO what I NEED to DO!!!  LOL

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Menu Plan May 15-21, 2011

Breakfasts:
Cereal
Waffles
Eggs
Sausage
Yogurt & Granola

Lunches:
sandwiches
hot dogs
chicken nuggets & fries
corn dog muffins

Dinners:
chicken thighs, corn & macaroni salad
beef and bean burritos with rice
hamburger steaks with mashed potatoes and green beans
chicken on the grill with noodles and peas
enchiladas with rice
roast with potatoes & corn
kielbasa & potatoes with green beans

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Starting a Bible Study

 

I have never read the Bible all the way through…there I admit it! LOL

I have tried doing the Bible in 90 Days but had trouble following along in my KJV bible with the reading schedule.

I started a group on Facebook called “Sisters Growing In Grace” a little while back. There are about 19 of us and it has been such an encouragement.  I love my “sisters.” We post scripture daily, praise reports, prayer requests, recipes, and so much more! We live in different states but we’re connecting through FB and it’s been so wonderful, for me at least.

We decided to do a Group Bible Study, starting in Genesis and ending in Revelation.  We all realize this could take time which is ok with us!  We’re going to follow a weekly reading schedule Monday-Friday, and use the S.O.A.P. method for studying.  Every day we will read our passages, write our S.O.A.P, and post on our board in order to encourage and grow in the word of God.

I thought I’d share our first week’s reading schedule, in case you’d like to follow along.  You can also join our FB group if you’d like to! Just click on the image above and request to join!

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May 3in30-Week 2

My Goals:
1. Eliminate Toy Clutter
2. Eliminate Our (My) Clutter
3. Set A Better Schedule/Routine

I'll keep it short....

Nothing got done this week like I wanted. Had a bad week and wasn't feeling up to doing much of anything and that's what I did...nothing.

Ugh...pray I have a better week, next week.

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Baby, Baby, Baby

Been looking at coming home outfits for our little girl.  It’s different this time around.  My boys were born in November and February and they were bundled up because of the cold.  Baby girl will be born in August and I’m sure it will be hot and humid. 

Anyone have any tips for newborns and heat? Blankets, sleepers, hats…geeze I feel like a brand new mom all over again! LOL

So far I’ve found these that I like from Old Navy:

And these two from Gymboree:

What do you think?

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Preschool “Curriculum”

Hayden is doing preschool and while he’s getting bored I’m trying to incorporate more “big kid” activities for him to do.  He’s tired of going over his colors and shapes and he’s tired of coloring but he loves to “read” and he loves to “write” and he loves learning about the bible.

We are using a mixture of things available online.  We do have 2 “preschool” workbooks (bought at WalMart) one is a Mead and one is Comprehensive Curriculum.  We don’t really use them much just to supplement or do extra. We don’t really focus on those.

What are we using?

Letter of The Week-Confessions of a Homeschooler…with her K4 expansion pack.

 

Raising Rock Stars Preschool-1+1+1=1

Songs For Saplings-Totally Tots

And a lot of things I find on the web from different websites and link ups.

That’s what we’re up too!

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Jaymie