I know, it's been awhile. Last week Scott was in the field, CJ was sick, we still had all our normal activities, my dad was here, it was our 8 year anniversary, Scott's mom was here over the weekend to watch the kids while we went to a fancy wedding in Atlanta, and I went on a cleaning frenzy. That's about it. So what have you been up to?
I love our kids. Love them to pieces. Want to hug and squeeze them all day long.
What I don't love though is that all their "stuff" has slowly overtaken our house.
When Will was born, he slept in our room for a few months. That was fine, because it was for a season. What I realized last week, is that he now sleeps in the second bedroom, the glider was still in our room, and there were toys permanently stationed in our living room, dining room, and office. It was making me twitchey.
Don't worry, Scott asked too... I'm not nesting. I am keeping up my New Year's resolution to neither give birth or be pregnant this year.
So here is what happened. Will still is in the guest room for a few more months probably. But, our room, the dining room and living room have all been de-cluttered, and the office has become and office/playroom.
Forgive the pictures. I took these EARLY this morning... like before 6:00. The lighting was terrible, but I knew if I didn't do it then, I would just be taking pictures of a mess.
So here it is...
This is the glider that started the whole frenzy. It didn't look bad in our room; it just gave me the "I'm a mom, think about the kids" vibe, and not the "mom and dad time" vibe. I think it looks good in its new home.
And here is my favorite purchase. Before, all of Will's toys were in a small basket, and CJ's toys were in a storage ottoman. I noticed CJ playing with Will's toys, and I decided it wasn't because he liked them more; it was because he could see them. So here is a great solution. If you know me really well, you know I like things put away. The fact that our TV isn't behind doors is a testimony to my love for my husband, and this is a testimony of my love for my children. :)
But you know what the best part of the whole room is? When I am sitting looking at this...
I can't help but keep looking up at this...
It's bigger than life-sized. I love both their expressions and I love how you can tell they love each other.
So, day one was a huge success. CJ played BY HIMSELF in here for almost 30 minutes this morning. I don't think he has done that since he has been born. The goal wasn't to get him to play by himself, it was to get him to play and to reclaim a little of my house for just mom and dad. It worked... happy mama!
