Spring cleaning attempt #2

so day one kind of fizzled on me, I went to work and then we got an old favorite move of mine from the video store... To Wong Foo, Thanks for everything, Julie Newmar... so after work I came home and relaxed and watched a movie.

So nothing yet accomplished I awoke today determined to get more done... so far I had a nice warm shower, watched too of my cute nephews, one of which cuddled with me and fell asleep in my arms, and I started in my kitchen... the stovetop is clean. So my present goal is to finish the kitchen and the living room, and turn the living room into a movie night since I have my nieces coming for a girls night sleepover... I need to be the fun aunt once in a while. Hopefully my girls will keep them a little busy and I can get a little more cleaning and organizing done.

Day 28... Spring clean day 2 attempt 2

Spring cleaning day 1...

Well my spring cleaning started with me getting called into work to help a friend, and then spilling diet coke on my computer desk... which is not very tidy, so after cleaning tat up and cleaning myself up for work later today, and decided to sit and type out my plans so I can hopefully follow them.

I am going to tidy up my room... no deep clean because I hope to move it to the basement this week... but tidy it to keep hubby happy. Next I want to finish getting the food storage closet set up in order so I can get the rest of that storage area organized and make room for my artsy fartsy stuff. I know that is alot for today, especially since I am now working this evening... but I think I can get a BIG start on it...

Day 27... spring clean day 1

Deep Thoughts

So I had a lot of break time in between jobs, and closing alone last night... and my thoughts even carried into my sleep. So I am working my A$$ off literally with 3 jobs, I love teaching Dance, I love working with my best friends teaching preschool, and I LOVE having benefits guaranteed for my family, and my new friends there at IKEA... however, admit organizing rides and who is with who and who goes where with my kids, I feel like I am really missing out on time with them. But I also realize a large part of this is due to the fact that I cannot drive... which then contributes to my hubby's frustration with it all... seeing he is the one who not only drives all over town for his job, but then has to chauffeur me to and from work, nd then on top of that face my rath if the kids do not get to where they need to be. In short, I am frustrated because with everywhere My family and I needs to be, I cannot take them... it is part because of this I am working several jobs... So is it worth it?

I see I need to work lots at least until I can legally drive again (see previous entry regarding fundraiser)... but are my children suffering because I am not around? If I am not working I get even more frustrated with my lack of driving because I cannot get them where they need to be... HELP... I really would love SOME feedback or advice here!

Day 26... HELP

La la Land?

So I was on my way to work at one of my 3 jobs and saying something about the policy of clocking in and late, and all the recent tightening of the policies since my short time being there... and my hubby said to me welcome to the real world. So my question is am I really so spoiled in the only other jobs I have had, that I am in Lala Land? I know I have had a rather privileged life as far as work has been concerned, I teach the one thing I have been passionate about since I was little Dance... who else can say they have such an ideal job? But am I so out of it and spoiled that when I have a job in which I have to go through the protocol of managers, and worry about being late or too many sick days as a job security issue it is a wake up call? Now I am not saying that there is anything bad in that... just that I am not accustomed to it. So I ask you, am I in Lala Land?

So with that being said... I am so much more grateful that I do have I job I adore, doing what I truly love. I am also so grateful I have a great job with benefits available to me for my families health sake, and I love the friends I have made there, and think of them as great friends. I am also so glad I work with my best friend, teaching young children. She has been like an older sister to me. I think that is one of greatest blessings of all, I could have the worst morning, even there at preschool, and one child will say or do something that just makes you smile, what other job guarantees a smile a day?

So no goal here today, just a little thoughtful blogging, and realizing how grateful I am for the great jobs I have... even if I gripe about them on occassion.

Day 25... Grateful for jobs

Spread the Love

So t work tonight I had a rather funny group of people come through the line. They asked if they could give me a hug... They wanted to spread the love, and I got to thinking... Do I make an effort to "spread the love" I know I get a little grouchy after a long day at work, thinking it should be my place to vent a little, but is that really fair to do to my husband, especially after he has worked all day too, (not to mention chauffeuring myself and our children around) . So my goal for the next little while, and hopeful for much longer... to "Spread the love" Not grip about work wen I get home, not be grouchy, spend time and enjoy his company.

I try to be happy at my jobs, I work with children, you have to be happy... and at Ikea, It is miserable to stand there if you don't try to have a good attitude, so why do I think it is okay to be grouchy at home...

Day 24... Spread the Love

So Yeah Me!

So I have wanted to participate in one of these cool challenges I see on different crafty blogs... but never get to them... I did it. I finally made it and did one... Now I may not be able to qualify, since I was late... But I did do it.

Not only that, but I am getting a few followers... now please don't let me scare any of you away... but remember this is MY blog, not my families, not my work, ME... so I say random things, I make no sense, and I LOVE it. I vent here, I joke here, I try to make myself sound very useful, and knowledgeable here, knowing fully that I am full of it...

You may have also noticed that I have 2 open and 1 private blog... feel free to view comment play or stock my open blogs...but if you want to view my family blog... email me and I will add you.

So know that I feel all preachy and important... on to my next goal... I got my St. Patty's decorations out a day late, however I am still early for Easter, so tomorrow I will be decorating my house for spring... and mentally preparing myself for a week with work off and kids home, and Spring cleaning to begin... the dump day is coming up and I am ready to DUMP!

Wish me luck

Day 23... Preparing for DUMP DAY (aka Spring cleaning)

A forgotten Goal

So here is a goal I am always kinda working towards... but I have never really spoken it. Scrapbooks... I really want to get my kids scrapbooks done. and mine too. I have all my pictures sitting in a huge bucket, with a large bag of undeveloped film. There are also several files on various computers and even little chips floating around filled with pics too. I like to talk big, but in reality I am not so great at scrap booking. Now don't get me wrong, I do have my creative side, I think my scrapbook with blank pages ready to add pictures is bigger than my book with all the pictures. I am really quite decent at making and even designing pages... But I realized I am needing to get this done when Clay came home and needed a poster with baby pics, and I didn't know where to start to look.

So I think this goes with the whole goal thing, especially if I plan on getting my crafty blog going, right.

Day 22... Scrap booking

Will power...less

So I have all but accepted the fact that I have NO will power what so ever. In fact it is probably a good thing I don't have any serious addictions or I would really be in trouble (Internet, diet coke and chocolate aren't serious addictions right?)So I ask you, how do I improve my will power, and strength? Especially when I have sweet people all around me thinking of me... i.e. "Here mom I got you a diet coke..." " Hey I picked up some mini eggs, I know you like them..." "Hey here is some quiet time, I will take all the kids so you can have the computer to yourself..."

At least my dog is not an abler He knows I have to get off my butt and go run with him at night, and he will whine and harass me until I do... or at least until I get tired of hearing him and lock him in the bedroom...

So I ask, AGAIN, How can I motivate my lazy butt and be strong and resist temptations like chocolate and coke which in the long run I regret, because I am feeling rather FAT at the moment, not to mention weak...

Day 21... powerless...

Big goal bumped up in importance level...

So... as the 2 of you people who read this may or may not know, I am not allowed to drive. I do not have a current license, as i have some kinda hefty fines in Sandy city. I will take the blame for some of it, but for the most part, Sandy was kinda harsh and expected a bit much... but anyway the goal part. (If you are truly that desperate and dying to know the dirty details... tough... unless you catch me on a lose lips day)

So goal numero uno... go through and find ALL necessary paper work to put this nasty thing behind me... it may take a week of nose to the grind organizing, but I can do that right?

And goal 2... find a way to earn the funds... and fast! Any idears?

Day 20... need my driving rights back!

New Plan of Action...

So here is my strategy for tackling my mess... a little at a time. Sure it sounds simple and easy but not really. I am starting in a closet, and working my way out. So I am reorganizing our food storage closet. Sure easy place to start... you would think so, but we have lots of storage, and it is getting hard to cycle through because we cannot find what each can is. So I will think we are out of Oatmeal and pick up some, but NO I found a whole box of oatmeal just now cleaning it out.

Next I am tackling my other storage closet, you know the one with the cute papers and artsy things you want to keep from all your kids... but mine is overflowing. So here is my tip #1... limit yourself to 1 bin of schoolwork, keepsakes, etc. per child. As they get older they can decided what they would like to keep or not. Then they are the ones who are in charge of maintaining it. So ere I go to condense that closet, and organize food... wish me luck!

Day 19... little at a time

Overwelmed...

So I walked through my house the other night, trying to inventory what I still need/want to get accomplished here, and it was simply so overwhelming, and literally began to cry. So my question is how do you (you being anyone bored enough to read this here blog) break down projects into doable projects... especially when money is a little tight?

Also on a up note... the store I shop most at has chicken on sale, in bulk, for 1.50 a pound... for 40 pounds. SO here is my plan. I am picking it up tomorrow along with ingredients for several do ahead meals... chicken enchiladas, chicken curry casserole, portion out Italian chicken for the crock pot, etc... so if you have an easy chicken recipe, or you would be interested in getting together with me to do this, let me know.it is much more fun with friends and goes quicker too.

Day 18... overwhelmed... but will be fed!

A step back

So I was on a 3 day run of no Diet coke... but then for my Birthday, y hubby and kiddos got me a couple big 2 liters... so then for dinner they got me a glass... but man o man, it was sooo good. Imagine how good it will be if I restrain for a little bit. But with this thought I think I am going to adjust this here goal. Limit myself on diet coke, and sweets... Not cut them out all together.

As far as my clean house, it is still a HUGE work in progress... but my new bedroom is getting carpeted the beginning of the week... and I am decorating for Spring, despite the snow today... so that will be a little more inspiration, right!

Day 17... adjusting goals to make them work.

One goal going well

So this goal has been one of mine since I was a child, it is something I have always struggled with,and sometimes do well, other times it takes drastic measures... but as of now I am doing pretty good on my own. I have not bitten my nails for a couple weeks now.. you should see them they are impressive for me... I just thought I should post on something I have done good at, just to keep my hopes up... since WW fizzled today ( doughnuts are apparently my downfall)

Day 16... longer Nails

No-Diet Coke...

So today is really the first day I am trying my no diet coke thing, and here is why. My sweet hubby and my sweet kiddos know I love and need it. So they keep surprising me and bringing some with ice, and stuff. I guess if I make a goal I better let everyone in on it if I expect help.

Well so far day one and I really want it... I think because I have a head ache. but I am also trying WW... wish me luck!

Day 15... Craving Diet Coke