Cleaning

Proved a point to Arthur yesterday.  His cleaning is not up to par.  We both cleaned half the upstairs hallway.  He "vacuumed".  I vacuumed.  Needless to say I won.  The vacuum was sent to me with a CLOG in the tubing.  That is why his vacuuming was sub par, he got a clog while vacuuming & just kept going.  AJ & Alex both offered to "fix" daddy's side.

On another note, LOVE my shark vacuum.  Works wonderfully!  And, when it does clog, it comes apart quickly and easily.  LOVE that I can easily pinpoint and take care of clogs. I also love that my boys can easily use the vacuum. They have been helping since they were able to walk.... they have also learned the dog is terrified of the vacuum and love to chase him with it!



 

Axel during our latest trip to VA... and yes that is my gear shift... he seems to think this is a good spot to nap!


 

 Isn't that dog the cutest? He puts up with the boys well. Even lets them use him as a pillow sometimes! Pug is a breed that I would really recommend for families with young children and they are laid back and not really easily excited.  At least this is true for our pug.

 

Its getting late here (1242am) so I should head to bed. MAYBE, just maybe the kids can go back to school tomorrow... had way too many snow days this year!

 

 

Starting over in 2014 --

Looking to revamp this site.  I think I want to document everything we as a family are doing.  Not just what I am up to!

Lets start the boys:

AJ has been attending play-days at the local high school.  Its designed to give their early childhood classes 3-5yr olds to work with. AJ loves it. Thinks its the greatest thing ever!  His little brother Alex, not so much. He says to me all the time "I miss my AJ. Can we go get my AJ" its cute the brotherly love they share!  What is Alex going to do when AJ starts kindergarten next year and is gone 5 days a week x8hr/day instead of 3days a week for 2.5hrs?    But I will state that the separation has worked wonders for their relationship!

Love the brotherly love!  LOL. They love playing tag. This is one of my favorite photos taken by my friend Jen, @ Jennifer Ann photography. 



 

My wonderful husband lost his job last Jan, when he was still unemployed in Aug, we opted to send him back to school! He should graduate this spring from the Diesel Program. He has already earned his CDL-A drivers license! I'm very proud of him.  He is set to graduate this June, but the overwhelming amounts of snow may delay that for some time.  My hope is that he does graduate SOMETIME!  This dang snow just wont let up!  I just want to be able to switch jobs so that when AJ starts kindergarten, I can be home with him most evenings (I currently work full time 3-11 at a localish nursing home).  I cannot do that until Arthur has a job too.   

 



 I have tons of plans for this coming year. Maybe, just maybe this blog will keep me on track! Plans for the year include: 

• Reorganizing the house
• Building loft beds in the boys TINY room
• Possibly paperbag flooring the boys bedroom (Found it online & LOVE the idea!)
• Working on using my new camera better. (I bought a DSLR last year)

 

I plan to take photos and post as I go. 

 

Maybe i will see you around & Maybe I wont, but hope you have a WONDERFUL 2014!

 

Toni