Saturday morning I decided that I was going to make some changes to my bedside table. We had some some rearranging in the living room and a larger end table was no longer being used. I decided that I wanted it by the bed so I would have a little more space.
So, I moved the smaller table out of the way and started picking up the variety of items that had fallen off it. I happened to look behind our bed, mistake or not, I am not sure, but what was there surprised me.
Huge globs of nasty dust! I never imagined that all that dust was a mere foot away from my head as a slept! Gross!
Earlier in the week Nick and I had been talking about the dust build up around the house. Dust is one thing that does not bother me. Food crumbs sticking to the bottom of my feet - yes. So the vacuuming and sweeping usually get done while the dusting does not. All of a sudden the dust seems to have a life of its own and is sticking to everything and is EVERYWHERE!
My guess is that prior to moving into this house 5+ years ago, Nick and I had never lived anywhere for more than 22 months. Moving often means that dust doesn't build up, right? (Well, at least not to the extent that it does after 5 years.) We were also only a family of 2 or 3 (after Micah came along) and now there is 5 of us living and breathing and stirring things up around this house.
With that all said, I am thinking that I might just have to change my tone on dusting and break out the dust rag once and awhile. The dust behind the bed is no longer there and we are swiping it away whenever we see it.
Once again, fun times from our exciting household.
(You know that life is exciting when you are blogging about dust.....)
Monday, January 9, 2012
Christmas 2011
I know, I know.... it is a little late, but late is better than never, right? :)
For us Christmas is only partially over. Yes our Christmas tree is down, but the celebrations are not over. My sister, brother-in-law and niece are scheduled to come home in early February so we have on last celebration with them once they arrive! (We are sooooo excited to see them!)
For now, here is a brief recap of our Christmas celebrations. Of course, I forgot to take pictures at all the gatherings. :(
My dad's family got together on the Friday before Christmas and we met at a hotel and the kids (and their parents) went swimming. As always it was a good time. Some of my cousins who live out of state were able to make it home so it was a good time of reconnecting with them.
Christmas Eve found us heading to a beautiful Christmas Eve service at our church with my parents. We had supper together and then the kids opened one gift each from Grandpa and Grandma. My mom had made all the grand-kids PJs and my niece had already received hers so it was my kid's turn. They were excited to try them on and then get on down to bed so that morning would come!
Christmas morning found us at home as a family. The older two woke up Olivia and she was less than thrilled with the idea. :) I tried to get a picture of the kids in front of the tree, but it didn't work so well. They are modeling the PJs from Grandpa & Grandma though. :)
Christmas noon found us with Nick's mom's side of the family. The kids all received one gift from Great-Grandma and then we all played BINGO. It was a huge success and I look forward to playing it again next year!
The older two received Pillow Pets which have been used night and day since they received them! Who knew that a thing would be such a hit!
Christmas night was spent with Nick's parent's and sister. It was a relaxing enjoyable time with family. Olivia conquered her big gift and spent most of the evening banging and standing on the box.
The kids received a few smaller gifts and then they had one "big" gift from Nick's parents......
A Wii!!!! They were thrilled and it has been put to use a lot since it was opened. I think that we are going to have to find a way to get some more games for it very soon!
It has been a great start to our Christmas season! Can't wait for my parent's to set their tree up and celebrate one more time! :)
For us Christmas is only partially over. Yes our Christmas tree is down, but the celebrations are not over. My sister, brother-in-law and niece are scheduled to come home in early February so we have on last celebration with them once they arrive! (We are sooooo excited to see them!)
For now, here is a brief recap of our Christmas celebrations. Of course, I forgot to take pictures at all the gatherings. :(
My dad's family got together on the Friday before Christmas and we met at a hotel and the kids (and their parents) went swimming. As always it was a good time. Some of my cousins who live out of state were able to make it home so it was a good time of reconnecting with them.
Christmas Eve found us heading to a beautiful Christmas Eve service at our church with my parents. We had supper together and then the kids opened one gift each from Grandpa and Grandma. My mom had made all the grand-kids PJs and my niece had already received hers so it was my kid's turn. They were excited to try them on and then get on down to bed so that morning would come!
Christmas morning found us at home as a family. The older two woke up Olivia and she was less than thrilled with the idea. :) I tried to get a picture of the kids in front of the tree, but it didn't work so well. They are modeling the PJs from Grandpa & Grandma though. :)
Christmas noon found us with Nick's mom's side of the family. The kids all received one gift from Great-Grandma and then we all played BINGO. It was a huge success and I look forward to playing it again next year!
Christmas night was spent with Nick's parent's and sister. It was a relaxing enjoyable time with family. Olivia conquered her big gift and spent most of the evening banging and standing on the box.
The kids received a few smaller gifts and then they had one "big" gift from Nick's parents......
It has been a great start to our Christmas season! Can't wait for my parent's to set their tree up and celebrate one more time! :)
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