Something more to do...

OK, if you know me or read this blog before, you know that after I had my son I was rushed back to the hospital with Postpartum Preeclampsia. Because it was an emergency situation, I didn't have a packed bag, my husband was shoeless and it was a pain to collect these things to take the essentials to the hospital. Another family was in a similar situation (http://fb.me/vrGawGDC) & they decided to collect tolietries to distribute to hospitals with NICUs and places for high risk moms. They also had help from local churches. OK, so this is something that I can help do, as well! So can you! Start collecting small tolietry items & I'll be contacting my local hospitals to see how much of a need there is & how I can organize these ideas. I can do something more for these families that are in horrible, scary situations & we all know that a shower or brushing your teeth can be theraputic!

Here we go!

Alright, we knew that the housing market around us stinks, but good grief, it really is pretty awful. Well, what is a family to do? We just need a little more space. We still have a realtor that is contacting us, but now we are leaning towards renting out the house instead. This makes me nervous...this is uncharted waters for me...keep praying!

Adventures in Listing Day 4/5

Well, after running this marathon, we're coming to the end...well, the end before my husband's work schedule returns to normal. We've done so much, and we only have a few things left to do. A realtor is coming to check out the place on Monday & will tell us what he thinks we can get for our home. We're praying for a good number! Once we get everything prettied up & picture perfect, I'll post some. I need to get some flowers & houseplants...and pillows! I love pillows...they make me think of being cozy and in a bed. It's been five days, people...we're tired!

Adventures in Listing: Day2/3

Well, one thirty in the morning is fast approaching and I don't remember what day it is, hardly. I am up to my elbows in paint & my hand are sore from holding a roller...but still we press on. I go in waves of motivation and despair & as of this moment in the emotional swing, I feel as though the tasks are hopeless. Every room has something more to do in it...every bag of trash thrown out duplicates into three or more. I've tossed more clothes than I could have imagined & sent my kids of to my parents to get more accomplished. The problem is, even if I was childless for a month, there would still be more things to be done & the work would seem endless. It does seem endless, by the way...end less...

Here is what we've finished since the last blog post:
1) Moved a lot of furniture to storage (yea, for more space!)
2) Moved the remaining inside to our liking
3) Assembled a new TV stand (all him, not me)
4) My husband, father, and brother in law worked together to frame the floor (whoo hoo!)
5) Cleaned part one of the carport area
6) Painted 2 1/4 rooms (2 coats)
7) Sorted toys, clothes, and endless "stuff" & have parted with at least a dozen yard trash bags full

Things to still get finished:
1) Clean out all closets & get more to storage
2) Remove more trinkets & whatnot's to storage
3) Carport Phase 2
4) Paint Exterior (second coat and trim only)
5) Utility Closet/Laundry Room Clean out & organize
6) Arrange Furniture in bedrooms
7) Clean carpets
8) Clean all the rooms top to bottom & replace light bulbs

OK...time to stop writing & start working!

Adventures in Listing Day1

Well, the end of day one is upon me and I am so glad. Many times today I was ready to throw up my hands in despair (ok, maybe just not tempted). I am still getting overwhelmed thinking about all that we have got to get accomplished by Wednesday evening! Why Wednesday? Well, my husband goes back to the real world of working instead of staying home using vacation days. Oh, and we wanted to call a realtor that day to talk about listing our home (shhh...that part's under wraps...wink wink).
Here is what we got accomplished today:
1) Cleaned & re-organized the kitchen (all the cupboards and drawers, took down all kid art, and used Clorox, Lysol, and Mr. Clean magic eraser everywhere; this also included my throw out 3 1/2 garbage bags worth of just "stuff")
2) Bought new table for the dining room (found on craigslist of $50 dollars, YES!)
3) Moved old table and chairs into storage
4) Bought a new overstuffed chair for living area ($55 off of craigslist, YES!)
5) Cleaned out the Bathroom closet & reorganized the shelves with cute new baskets
6) Cleaned the bathroom & put out the DO NOT USE TOWELS...

Here is what is on our to do list for tomorrow:
1) Sort toys and clothes in the kids room (keep as few toys as possible in the house)
2) Hopefully rent the U-HAUL one day early to move the extra furniture out
3) Sort Clothes from our room & toss more than we keep
4) Pick up paint for the kids room (and maybe ours)

Phew, aren't you tired just reading this! Pictures to follow when we're all finished!

Moving on Up....hopefully!

The U-haul has been rented; the paint color is picked, and my husband is using a few vacation days to be here. What does all of it mean? Well, hopefully it means that we are moving in the right direction to be in a better position to list our home soon. This is a very hard task having three little ones to look after at the same time! When the tasks are finished, I'll be posting some photos to see what you think! Wish me luck!

I can see you!

People of the world, allow me to enlighten you on something...I can see you! Yes, it is true.
1) I can see you when I let you in traffic & you show no gratitude (while I see your fish on your car)....nice representation
2) I can see you cut in line (not so discretely) while you are holding your child's hand...what are you teaching your kids
3) I can see you screaming at your spouse in the parking lot...golden rule
4) I can see you speak God's word, but show no actions to prove it...faith without works
5) I can see you update your status to try to be someone you don't want to be...

Yes world, I can see you, and so can many other people. We are all watching, aren't we? Here is the good news...

1) I can see you show patience on the road and allow me into the traffic lane...& oh yes, I do show gratitude...
2) I can see you selflessly allow me in front of you in line when I have fewer items than you...or the kids are getting restless
3) I can see couples holding hands and encouraging one another...without severe PDA's people
4) I can see you serve others and speak God's word to move others to do so...it is contagious
5) I can see you encourage others through many venues...including facebook!