I've been spending the week trying to catch up on sleep and on paperwork.
I'm almost there on the paperwork.
Sleep? I'll never catch up on it at the rate I've been going.
I did start my hallway closet organization project yesterday. I completely emptied it out, washed the walls and shelf (it was gross - hadn't been done since we moved in. Yuck), and put in the hanging garment organizers.
I'm thinking I could move most of my general cleaning supplies (minus any chemicals so the kiddies can't get into it) into this closet as well, but need to find something to organize them with.
I'm hoping to have more time to post later (maybe adding pictures?), but otherwise, don't count on hearing from me until Monday. I still have to finish my work for my job, plus I need to let T get his weekend work done (weekly pellet stove cleaning, mix up some pellets and corn, he needs to shovel off the roof a bit, etc - stuff he can't do alone with Monkey).
Did I really think life was going to slow down for winter? Really?
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Lunch time ramblings
Today, it's actually nap time ramblings.
My week is going to feel off all week long because of T's adjustment in our work schedules again this week.
I got my packet from the State of Maine. As of February 1st, I can officially sell things online as a retailer with the State of Maine. Yes, I wanted to vomit when I opened the packet, too. Then I got over it, put it aside and told myself that I've got to finish the insane pile of paperwork I've been drowning under since the beginning of the month before I can do anything with etsy.
The sick we were fighting this weekend was only extremely terrible for a day. T's been back to himself since Sunday (though he was feeling better on Saturday, he did need some cold meds to help him through the day). Sunday, I felt moderately better (after the long, horrible, disgusting day we spent in Portland/Freeport on Saturday. What was I thinking?). Monday I was 95%. And I now just have a runny nose and congestion left over. Monkey didn't seem to get it as badly as we did. She was still happy, laughing and running around. Though she did have a runny snotty nose that prompted 2 nights of Benadryl to help her breath/sleep. We'll see tonight how her nose is at bedtime, but I'm thinking if she does need it tonight, it's probably the last night.
I have work to do so need to take advantage of the rest of nap time. I've made a lot of progress with the paperwork this month, but still have a lot to finish by the end of this week. ACK!
My week is going to feel off all week long because of T's adjustment in our work schedules again this week.
I got my packet from the State of Maine. As of February 1st, I can officially sell things online as a retailer with the State of Maine. Yes, I wanted to vomit when I opened the packet, too. Then I got over it, put it aside and told myself that I've got to finish the insane pile of paperwork I've been drowning under since the beginning of the month before I can do anything with etsy.
The sick we were fighting this weekend was only extremely terrible for a day. T's been back to himself since Sunday (though he was feeling better on Saturday, he did need some cold meds to help him through the day). Sunday, I felt moderately better (after the long, horrible, disgusting day we spent in Portland/Freeport on Saturday. What was I thinking?). Monday I was 95%. And I now just have a runny nose and congestion left over. Monkey didn't seem to get it as badly as we did. She was still happy, laughing and running around. Though she did have a runny snotty nose that prompted 2 nights of Benadryl to help her breath/sleep. We'll see tonight how her nose is at bedtime, but I'm thinking if she does need it tonight, it's probably the last night.
I have work to do so need to take advantage of the rest of nap time. I've made a lot of progress with the paperwork this month, but still have a lot to finish by the end of this week. ACK!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
This week's new recipe
I'm a day early because T's schedule has me in the office on Monday this week.
Last week, I made the Scallop Chowder with White Beans and Leeks. It was extremely easy to make. I found it alright, but I wasn't floored by it. T enjoyed it and Monkey was not impressed (though she did enjoy the scallops!). So, while it's not something I'll make on a regular basis, it is something I'll make again.
The Fried Chicken Rollups were extremely pleasing to our taste buds. They were a lot more high maintenance than I like for a meal, though. By high maintenance, I mean they required my standing over the pan the entire time, start to finish. I prefer cooking things I can step away from if I need to (you know, frying a steak you can pick up the kitchen before you flip it kind of deal). So, this too is something I won't be making on a regular basis, but it will be made again.
Now on to this week. We'll be going to our Hannaford Fresh magazine again (and there's only 1 recipe this week).
T's choice for this week is a Beef Bourguignon. It sounds really good and fairly easy. We all know how much I like easy!
Enjoy!
Last week, I made the Scallop Chowder with White Beans and Leeks. It was extremely easy to make. I found it alright, but I wasn't floored by it. T enjoyed it and Monkey was not impressed (though she did enjoy the scallops!). So, while it's not something I'll make on a regular basis, it is something I'll make again.
The Fried Chicken Rollups were extremely pleasing to our taste buds. They were a lot more high maintenance than I like for a meal, though. By high maintenance, I mean they required my standing over the pan the entire time, start to finish. I prefer cooking things I can step away from if I need to (you know, frying a steak you can pick up the kitchen before you flip it kind of deal). So, this too is something I won't be making on a regular basis, but it will be made again.
Now on to this week. We'll be going to our Hannaford Fresh magazine again (and there's only 1 recipe this week).
T's choice for this week is a Beef Bourguignon. It sounds really good and fairly easy. We all know how much I like easy!
Enjoy!
A shout out
This is a quick weekend posting. T was sick the last part of the week, I started it Friday night and Monkey started today. It's a miserable head cold, plus some (I spent some time hugging the toilet last night - hopefully Monkey doesn't have to deal with that part, too).
As you may (or may not) have noticed, I have a new header! If you hadn't already seen it, I'd like to draw your attention to it now.
This design was done by one of my many "imaginary" Internet friends, Angela.
She runs Save the Date Originals and has recently begun dabbling in blog title graphics. She has a true talent. So check her out!
On that note, I need to go finish working so I can go die on the couch imagining the Nyquil I can not take.
As you may (or may not) have noticed, I have a new header! If you hadn't already seen it, I'd like to draw your attention to it now.
This design was done by one of my many "imaginary" Internet friends, Angela.
She runs Save the Date Originals and has recently begun dabbling in blog title graphics. She has a true talent. So check her out!
On that note, I need to go finish working so I can go die on the couch imagining the Nyquil I can not take.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Cold weather goal updates:
My original goals are posted here: (Part 1 and Part Deux).
3) We've been enjoying home made bread for a week now. Most recipes I've found make 2 loaves. I'll need to make more over the weekend.
4) T pulled out the snowshoes Tuesday! He needed to start his snowmobile so he broke trail in our 16 inches of snow from Sunday night/Monday morning. We then went around a couple times pulling Monkey in her sled. She loved it. And I got some exercise! Our snowshoes are now in the front shed, where I can reach them on my own.
7) I want to start focusing on the basement room again a little. I've pushed it aside a bit. My Grandma D offered me a new carpet remnant to use down there, so I'm just waiting for my parents to visit and bring it to me (hint hint Mom! haha). I need T's help hanging a cabinet above my desk (too heavy for preggo to haul around on her own, I suppose). And the rest is just organization, really. I want to pull the futon in there (again, need T for that) but we'll wait for the carpet. And I need to pull out the baby items we've been storing (high chair, pack n play, etc). A couple hours of work, really, and the room could be "finished."
9) I'm showered and semi-beautified daily before T gets home from work. Or before I leave the house, if I happen to be going out for errands.
I love progress. No matter how small. Kind of makes me feel a little better after my Negative Nelly post yesterday.
3) We've been enjoying home made bread for a week now. Most recipes I've found make 2 loaves. I'll need to make more over the weekend.
4) T pulled out the snowshoes Tuesday! He needed to start his snowmobile so he broke trail in our 16 inches of snow from Sunday night/Monday morning. We then went around a couple times pulling Monkey in her sled. She loved it. And I got some exercise! Our snowshoes are now in the front shed, where I can reach them on my own.
7) I want to start focusing on the basement room again a little. I've pushed it aside a bit. My Grandma D offered me a new carpet remnant to use down there, so I'm just waiting for my parents to visit and bring it to me (hint hint Mom! haha). I need T's help hanging a cabinet above my desk (too heavy for preggo to haul around on her own, I suppose). And the rest is just organization, really. I want to pull the futon in there (again, need T for that) but we'll wait for the carpet. And I need to pull out the baby items we've been storing (high chair, pack n play, etc). A couple hours of work, really, and the room could be "finished."
9) I'm showered and semi-beautified daily before T gets home from work. Or before I leave the house, if I happen to be going out for errands.
I love progress. No matter how small. Kind of makes me feel a little better after my Negative Nelly post yesterday.
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