1. Organization

I started January with a organizational bang- then we went on our cruise. I need another kick in the pants and some pats on the back. Shameless begging here.

My pantry before


After

My cupboards before I can’t find. You’ll just have to trust me- it was BAD. Now I can actually find stuff.

After

Today’s project is my linen closet. Before.. (after will be up by tonight if it kills me)

2. paralyzer by Finger 11-

My sister Hannah loves the above song. I started calling her when I hear it- but I realized this morning that I hear it every morning while taking Ashley to school. It’s a fun song (weird video) but every morning at the same time? Someone needs to hit shuffle at the radio station.

3. potty training-

Cori is just over 2 1/2. She seems to be interested in using the potty. I’m not really that interested in teaching her. We’re still struggling so much with potty issues between Megan and Annika that to have one more butt to think about isn’t high on my priority list. I’ve pretty much been letting her do her thing. She loves to sit on the potty and wear panties, so I let her when she wants to- but I don’t force the issue. She makes it in sometimes, but not others. But about 1/2 the day she’s in a diaper. I’m trying to figure out if she really will figure it out by herself, or if this will stunt her potty learning growth. I guess we’ll see right?

4. Grapefruit is delicious. My new favorite breakfast food.

5. Parenting.

Well, it seems that parenting is usually on my mind. I’m currently taking a 6 week Love and Logic course at our church. It’s been enlightening and interesting. The thing that stuck out in my mind last week was, ‘We’re not here to change your children. We’re here to change you, and how you approach your children’. I don’t know why I thought it would be easier to change someone else (even if they are a little someone) then myself. But really I was there to learn how to change my children! (darn it!)

6. I’m getting old…

I fell down my front steps a couple days ago. I slipped on the ice and landed on my butt and right hand/arm. I’m now incredibly sore. I feel like I just ran a marathon and then lifted weights for a year. I walk like an old woman. I also love advil….

7. Politics

I’ve become more then a little addicted. I used to watch music videos and tv shows on YouTube- but now I watch political debates and every candidate interview I can get my hands on. If I was going to vote today it would be for Barack Obama. I think he’s got the best reputation (even if it’s a short one- but that’s good in my mind) for working with both sides of the aisle to get things done. Candidates can promise to do stuff until the cows come home- but if they don’t have cooperation from both Democrats and Republicans then nothing will happen. I don’t think that any of the Republican Candidates have a prayer of accomplishing that. Neither does Hillary Clinton. Obama has proven in Illinois that he can. I actually registered as a Democrat in Utah specifically so I could vote for Obama in the Primary (generally I’m an Independent).

What are you thinking about today?
What is your favorite (non cereal) breakfast food?
What is your parenting style?
What song do you ALWAYS hear on the radio?
If you were voting today who would you vote for?

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