February's Mid-Month Update

Outside my window . . . it looks dreary. We're suppose to get a lot of snow with the winter storm that's heading our way. I don't have high hopes but we'll see.

I am thinking . . . of a lot of life changing decisions to be made. I want what is best for our family but am torn on what to do. :(

I am thankful for . . . a husband who helps me catch up on chores on our only day off together. Now that I work more, the house gets neglected more than ever. Today we tackled the play room: organized, trashed an entire bag of broken/mismatched toys, donated 1 trash bag + 2 Target sacks of toys to the Christian Life Center, rearranged the furniture, & hung a couple cute decorations. We aren't done but it's an amazing start! (Pics to come soon)

I am wearing . . . my church clothes. I splurged last week & took advantage of Kohl's winter sale & my Kohl's cash & get myself some really nice, comfortable outfits to wear.  

I am going . . . to dread this work week since I work 4 shifts in a row.

I am wondering . . . how this month's budget will look compared to last month's???

I am reading . . . 'The Auschwitz Escape'. I'm normally not a history buff but this book is interesting & has opened my eyes to what Germans suffered.

I am hoping . . . to finalize the plans for Levi's birthday party next month. I have the date & theme but need to work on the menu, party/food supply list, & reserve a bounce house.

I am looking forward to . . . Brian building a storage unit for the boys' play room. We purchased the supplies tonight & all I lack is ordering the tubs from IKEA.

I am hearing . . . 2 little boys eating ice cream. Yes, I know it's February, but that hasn't stopped a Gaiser before. :)

Around the house . . . are clean rooms. Brian & I worked our rear ends off today to clean the house. I'm enjoying this moment because I know it won't last long.

One of my favorite things . . . is spending a day at home with my family. No particular plans or menu; just flying by the seat of our pants.

A few plans for the rest of the week . . . I'm off work tomorrow but work the rest of the week. We may go to the DU banquet on Saturday night but that's all that is planned so far.