Recliner

Steve had the morning off so I snuggled up to him and told him that instead of giving him a "honey-do" list, I would just let him know my wish list. After I listed quite a few things, he smirked and "I wish you'd keep your list to yourself!

We're all about multi-propose and multi-function around here. Why not have a recliner in the kitchen. Relax, put your feet up, watch tv, grab a snack from the refrigerator and put supper in the oven all from the comfort of your favorite chair!

Or it could be that we decided to finally carpet clean the white carpet the kids decimated over the summer and we had to move all our heavy furniture out of the family room ;-)

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Morning Conversation

Conversation in my bathroom as I was getting ready for church this morning:

"Mom, I call all your necklaces when you die. Except for this one. I know it's special to you, so you can be buried in it."

"Thanks for that Taylor."

*Love Seat

About 20 years ago, I used my bonus money from my job at Larson's to purchase a loveseat. At the time, Steve and I thought about getting a couple of recliners but opted to go with the love seat. I was concerned that we would just plop down in our own seats and not spend any time close to each other. So we found a love seat that we both liked that had recliners built into the seats. The couch has served us well over the years and is still in pretty good shape for it's age.


Here's a picture of it. It's just right for three little ones and one medium sized one :-)

 

Last night, I was freezing sweet corn and decided to watch tv during the down-time. Steve came home from tailgating at SDSU and sat down beside me. Just like old times! Then the dog decided to join us. Our big, bulky lab. So I scooted over a little and the three of us snuggled on the couch. Until Sophia thought she needed to spend quality time with us too. We had the recliners up for our feet but I wouldn't exactly say we were comfortable.

We sat all smushed together like that for a while until  Steve decided to move and the entire couch tipped over!!! Probably would have made money on a video.

 

Taylor Says

The other night I was quietly laying in my bed after all the kids were asleep. I was just starting to drift off when Taylor angrily burst into the bedroom.


Tay: "Mom!!! My alarm clock is broken!!!"


Me: "Really?"


Tay: "Yes!!! Someone came in and broke it!!!"


Me: "What makes you think it's broken?"


Tay: "It says 10:18!!!"


Me: "Taylor, it is 10:18."


Tay: "Oh......."


Then she wandered back to bed.

Wise Thought for the Day

I just spent the last two hours cleaning up the office and putting things into my calendar. It'll be busy but I wouldn't have it any other way. In fact, I'm searching for another "project".  By project, I mean something I'm passionate about that I want to expend time, energy and effort on in order to make a difference. I have no idea yet exactly what that will look like yet. For now, I'm back to work on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Sophia doesn't start kindergarten until next year but she does have preschool three mornings a week when the rest of the kids are in school.


It's been an emotional week with our neighbors/friends moving and the death of Mariah's little boy so I think I'll relax for a while this morning. Brittney's sleeping, Riley's at a friend's house, Steve and Taylor went to Madison to run in a 5K with the bank, Zeke's having a meltdown in his room, Anthony's playing video games and Sophia is watching cartoons.


I should go help Zeke but I think I'll just let him handle it by himself for a while. I've already cleaned the entire kitchen and office and dealt with two of Taylor's meltdowns. I'm going on break! With my coffee and some red grapes :-)


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Here's my wise thought for the day:
I wondered why the Frisbee was getting bigger, and then it hit me.

Caleb

Today is the day we remember Caleb's short 8 years with us and celebrate his life and ultimate healing and home-going.  

I Got a Magic Pen

I got a magic pen and now I can write again! Just kidding. Kind of. I really did get a new pen. Anyway, if you're curious as to what's been going on in our lives lately or more specifically, my head, I'll be blogging on a more regular basis again. However, right now I need to leave for Watertown for my eldest daughter's cheer competition.