Off Thursday

Almost every Thursday I get a day "off".  

I took this day off of babysitting and my amazing mom 

picks Jordan up from preschool to have for the day!

I am so grateful for my mom.  

She really is amazing in all that she does for her family.  

She is there for us whenever we need her.  

She loves having the kids and that shows.  

I love her so much!

So what do I do with a day "off"?

It varies.....

sometimes I babysit Cohen

work on project life at Jana's

run errands

have lunch with Josh

catch up on cleaning

organize

catch up on blog posts

work on a project/craft

take a shower in peace (usually with music) and straighten my hair

there are few examples.

For those who may be interested I documented my day for through pictures!

I usually wake up same time.  

Get breakfast for kids

Get Jordan ready for preschool.

Michelle leaves about 8:30

Josh and Jordan leave about 8:45

So here is an "off" day in pics!

I had already started the dishes so figured I should finish those

After that was done I make myself some breakfast.....finally

Read in peace with no interruptions or distractions

I remember it is recycling day so take out 4 weeks worth since it was snowy the last day.

Gather up all the stuff that needs to get put away upstairs and head up

Pass by Michelle's bathroom and make a mental note that she needs to clean it..bad

After that time to clean our bathroom.  

It gets quite neglected and needs to get on a regular cleaning schedule.

Before I start cleaning I have to have some music to dance along too. 

Always a must for me

Lovingly put away Josh's clothes that have been sitting there for days

Running out of steam.....

Put clean sheets on and make bed

FINALLY put away kid's winter sheets

 Vacuum the upstairs

Start more laundry

ruin favorite black t-shirt with bleach.

I can get so much more done in few hours with no kids.  

With out the stopping to get this, look at this, help get this...ect. 

I LOVE my kids but every mommy needs a break now and then.

Break Time

 and a snack/lunch

Finally sitting down and time to catch up on blog posts!

and some planning time for activities for Jordan.

By now it is a little after 3.  

Michelle comes home and starts in on homework.

I take my shower, do my hair, fold some laundry, and start dinner.

The rest of the evening is spent relaxing with the family.

first day- February 2012

Can't believe we are starting another month.  

I hope this year doesn't go as fast as last year.

Here's a look into our day!

Day to Day on facebook

Here are the day to day happenings of January as recorded on Facebook!

January 1- Karissa Vanderhage Thanks for the awesome New Years Party! :D

January 5- I am halfway done with documenting 2011 using project life. This morning I worked at Jana's and got my first 6 months in pages. Today I have made over 10 digital pages and now I am journaling the pages I did at Jana's! I am on a roll and can't stop.

January 6- Putting this is the crock pot for dinner tonight! First time making it but looks yummy!

Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili | Skinnytaste

www.skinnytaste.com

Delicious Low Fat Healthy Recipes From My Family To Yours. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Points.

January 7- Jordan is at his first basketball practice! He is super excited to be playing on a team!

January 9- I am the worst at deleting pics. I always want to keep every single one. I took over 600 pics on our walk this morning and was able to get them down to 300. May have to go through them again tonight.

January 12- warm and snuggled on the couch looking through the pics I took of Cohen today

January 14 - Going on a snow walk with Jordan to woods coffee!

January 16- Love looking at the pretty snow as I work out! — at Homestead Farms Golf Resort & Convention Center.

January 17- spent part of this snow day morning doing mini Valentine photo shoot with the kids and Cohen! Can't wait to look through them!

 January 17 - Snow fun indoors where it is warm!

January 17- Another snow day tomorrow!

January 18- Might be a good day to work on some Valentine's Day inspiration from pinterest!

Love/Valentine's day

pinterest.com

January 18- working on my pinterest project....a heart paper chain :)

January 18- No school AGAIN tomorrow! I never got that lucky as a kid that I can remember :)

January 18- Favorite pic from today!! Wasn't even bribing him with marshmallows for this one :)

January 19- My auntie is number 1!

January 19- to send the kids to school for one day or keep them home another day that is the question of the night?

January 21- Jordan has his first basketball game today!

January 26- Got to hang with Cohen for a little bit today and he would look at me and laugh while we were talking. (Ignore my baby voice)

January 28- Jordan (#7 light blue) had a great game today! Scored two baskets, passed well to others, caught a few passes, and lots of dribbling

January 30- Love the imagination he has!