Tangled up in Trouble

My Girl

Tackle it Tuesday

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Tackle it Tuesday is another meme I will be starting. I hope you enjoy reading about my adventures in sifting through clutter and other such undertakings.
So today I tackled the mess that is my daughter's room. Her room is undoubtedly the catch all room. When guests are about to arrive, what do it do? I make a sweep through the house and whatever my arms can hold gets dumped into her room. That must change and to start the process I cleaned and organized her entire room.

Before Pictures

This is our office area.

When I am too lazy to wrap up the vacuum cord and put it in the hall closet I just wheel it in Shelby's room where it sits until the next time I feel compelled to use it.

Extra diapers thrown on the floor, the laundry pile exploded, and other various things strewn everywhere.

Shelby snacking on Cheerios and happy just to watch me work.

The closet

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After Pictures

I know it doesn't look all that nice but it's better than before. See that stack of books under the desk? Those are all old college text books in the process of being sold online. I will be glad to get those out of my hair.

Like the curtains? I found them at Walmart for under $20. I think they look great and I love the butterfly tie backs! (The curtains were not part of T it T. I hung them a while back.)

Here is Shelby's stero on which I play calming music for her at bedtime. Also there is her antique toy chest that was a gift from her great grandparents.

A close up of the antique toy chest.

Her crib and Jason's guitars are stored underneath because I have no where else to store them.

Crib

The bookshelf and dresser which now has neatly folded appropriatly sized clothing in it. I sorted through it and pulled out all the clothes Shelby has grown out of.

The bookshelf

The dresser

The changing table

A shelf for keepsakes

Another shelf

Here are Shelby's feet and hand prints at 6 months.

The closet

I filled the toy wagon with stuffed animals to use as a decoration.

Well, that was by big project today. I am very happy with how it turned out. Now I have no reason to hate being in her room. I now have room to throw a blanket and a few pillows on the floor and read books to Shelby. I just need to resist the urge to continue using the room as a junk yard!

Happy Homemaker Moday

The weather in my neck of the woods:
Been raining!

One of my simple pleasures:
Watching TV with my wonderful hubby.

On my beside table:
A vanilla candle, this years Valentine's card from my hubby, remote, and cell phone charger.

On my TV:
Nada

On the menu for tonight:
Pizza

On my To Do List:
Unpack
Laundry
Vaccum

New recipe I tried last week:
None

In the craft basket:
The same ol material to make my mom napkins. But they aren't even started yet.

Looking forward to:
Tomorrow

Homemaking Tip for this week:
Housecleaning....yuck! But if you make a short list to do each day instead of declaring it "Housecleaning Saturday" you will get more done and it won't even seem like it!

Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):
Oh gosh. I have no idea and I am behind on my blog reading.

Favorite photo from last week:


Lessons learned the past few days:
Chill out, calm down, relax! It will all work out and be ok.

On my prayer list:
Family, USA, the troops, and Jason's job search.

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
So Jacob worked seven years to pay for Rachel. But his love for her was so strong that is seemed to him but a few ways. Genesis 29:20 (NLT)

Sunday Stealing: The Random Dozen Meme

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1. When you go to Walmart, what one thing do you get every single time, besides a funky-wheeled squeaking cart full of frustration? milk

2. What is something that people are currently “into” that you just don’t get or appreciate? Texting! And don't get me wrong; I text a lot and enjoy the convenience of it BUT I can't stand when you are spending one on one time with someone and they are texting. It's so incredibly rude! Ok...rant over.

3. What is something that really hoists your sail that other people might feel “ho-hum” about? Thank You Notes. I don't think they will ever go out of style and I think it is only appropriate to send them.

4. Favorite song to sing in the shower or car? Second Chance by Shinedown

5. A really great salad must have this ingredient: cheese

6. What advice in a nutshell would you give to new bloggers? Blog about what you love and what interests you. If you try to blog for a certain audience and "force it" you won't enjoy it and the readers will pick up on that.

7. What was the alternate name that your parents almost named you? Do you wish they had chosen it instead of the one they gave you? Jacob Thomas; and I am glad they didnt name me that because it's a boy name! They only had one girl and one boy name chosen.

8. What in your life are you waiting for? My DH's job search to be over.

9. You get a package in the mail. What is it, and who is it from? It's a hot pink phone cover for my new Palm Centro and it's from some online phone accessories site.

10. Today–what song represents you? I have no idea.

11. What is one thing that blogging has taught you about yourself? That it is important to me to somehow catalog my memories, thoughts, and stories and since I am NOT a diary/journal person this is the perfect outlet for me to do so.

12. How are you going to (or how did you) choose the clothes you’re wearing today? The Old Navy khaki capris are comfortable yet more dressy that shorts (Since we are having people over.) and a comfy t-shirt.

Saturday Six

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1. What was your favorite show on TV when you were little? I Love Lucy
2. What's the first CD you bought? NSYNC
3. Who is the most famous person you have ever met? George Strait's Dad...He goes to my childhood church.
   
4. What is your most guiltiest of pleasures? chocolate!
   
5. What's the worst habit you have or had? Used to bite my nails and suck my thumb, both of which I did forever.
6. Describe your husband in three words. Strong, caring, & sweet

Friday Frustrations

Okay, so this is a new meme. I'll give it a try, see how I like it, see how you like it, and then decide whether or not to keep it. If you want to participate in FF go here.

So since this is Friday Frustrations I guess I will have to let go of the positive and vent a little huh?
This week I have been frustrated with people. People who don't follow through on what they say. It's defiantly frustrating. What do you do? Do you call them on it or just let it go? Do you characterize them by the one experience or try to let it go and give them the benefit of the doubt?
Dealing with such situations got me thinking about times that I have not followed through. I guess since it's so aggravating to me I have made myself very aware and try my best not to do this to others. The times that I did think of I realized that at the time I was blissfully unaware that I was being so rude and unaccountable to someone. If I ever tell you I will take care of something and you don't hear from me and I haven't done it....please just tell me. Once made aware of it I would hope that I would be quick to apologize and then JUST DO IT!