Summer...Day 6: Coming out of the closet

All my old unwanted clothes that is!

Today was awesome. The Thuglet decided that he was going to take a few naps so I was able to clean my closet. I mean deep clean...every drawer, every article of clothing, and every bin was meticulously sorted and organized.

I was able to fill up two trash bags with items for our next swapmeet trip. Also, the top of my dresser which was a disaster and now...divine!

In the midst of the clean I was able to do a little fitting sessions with some old clothes. Exciting news...I can again fit into some jeans that have been on the bench for about four years! I guess having a baby wasn't the end of my figure...yahhh!

On a side note, I am so lucky to have a husband that is handy. Cleaning the closet was so nice because we have a great stereo system built into the house. The playlist included Mumford & Sons, Swell Season, Of Monsters and Men and The Lumineers.

Lastly, most people have made comments about little Thuglet looking more like my side of the family but I was able to show Husby that his son does look like him. The bottom half of their faces are the same. Love it!

Summer...Day 5: All about the boy

What day isn't all about the boy? Today was especially boy-oriented when I realized it was "boycott nap" day. Thuglet is currently teething and he just got his four month vaccines a couple of days ago so naps have been fairly difficult to procure.

Despite his nap deprivation I was able to get on with "Organization 2013." And of course it revolved around him.

In the morning, we went to the park and walked. Well, I walked and he strolled! It was beautiful and he really likes to be outside. It was also nice for me because I got some exercise. This included his one semi-long nap of the day.

His room has never been completely emptied of all our junk since it started as our "random crap room" when we moved in two years ago. I was finally able to empty the closet of all our stuff and find a place for all of Thuglet's stuff.

 Before today all his stuff was scattered all over the house. His pacifiers were in a jar on the front console table. His diapers and other related objects were in our room. His toys were in the living room. At this point, all of his belongings are organized in his room.

It feels good!

Also Thuglet related, washing of the diapers. All of the diapers. He was showing the beginnings of a yeast infection. One things about cloth diapers is they can hold the yeast. To get rid of it, they need to be washed on hot with a few drops tea tree oil. Thuglet was outfitted with a disposable diaper and Husby went to washing all of the dipes.

Lastly, I was able to show Husby that his son really does look like him or at least a past version of him. Most people say he resembles my side, but after seeing the resemblance in the photos I think he is a pretty even combo of us both.

Summer...Day 4: He is Official

Today was officially the first day of vacation! It was awesome to spend the whole day with Thuglet.

I was able to cross a very important item off my summer "to do" list and continued with "Organization 2013".

This morning Thuglet refused to sleep on his own (he ended up in my bed) so I wasn't able to finish completely organizing his room, but it is getting close.

Finally, our room is free of his stuff. I just have to put a few finishing touches on the new layout and he is set.

Thuglet is boycotting naps right now so most of the morning was spent placating him, but I was able to get his diapers and all of his cloth play things clean.

After he finally woke up we headed out. The big TO DO today was to get his birth certificate and the grant deed to the house. He is OFFICIAL!!

After the visiting the county recorder's office we headed to Costco (yes, again!). It is time for me to start making some of those recipes I have pinned!

  My little Costco Buddy!

The dinner plan:

Sprouts followed Costco and Thuglet was such a great little helper. He battled until we were on our way home and then he had had enough.

Fortunately after some quality time with the girls (booby milk), he cooperated with the preparation of dinner and Husby arrived to take over the Thuglet supervision.

The spicy avocado chicken enchiladas were awesome. Definitely a keeper!

Thuglet took his bath and I read him the Grouchy Ladybug and he settled in for the night.

Pikachu spent the rest of the evenings with us, destroying everything she could get her little needle-teeth on.

It was a great day!

Summer...Day 3: The perfect Sunday

Today was the perfect sunday! (Besides Thuglet waking up at 5:30)

Thuglet went down for a 2 hour nap at 7. Husby and I watched DIY concrete counter tops on YouTube. We are motivated for some renovations now!

Breakfast at Mimi's with Thuglet, Husby and Hunkle Simon.

Followed by Costco. Where I found the glider of my dreams. Looks like Pottery Barn but with a Costco price.

Trip to Home Depot. I stayed in the car because Thuglet was hungry, but Husby procured a couple of patio chairs.

Quick trip to a friends to pick up some Pampered Chef stuff I bought. 

Finished the night off with a lot of cleaning, furniture moving, baby pacifying, and dinner.

Summer: Day 2...Desk Time

I am so tired of living in a house that is still in a constant state of unpacking. We have been here for almost two years...well, its all going to change this summer. Let "Organization 2013" commence!!

Recently (a year and a half ago) we turned a four bedroom house into a three bedroom house including a master suite with a huge walk-in closet. The intention for the closet was to build a desk in one corner so that it could also act as a little office. Well, almost 2 years later and no desk.

It has looked like this for the last year:

Saturday was "operation desk" day. The corner is very small and needs a non-traditional desk; I decided on a secretary desk. Craigslist was my first option, but that produced bupkis. Everything was either too expensive or not what I wanted. I turned to IKEA. They had a very good candidate. So I took some measurements and headed down to the store.

Made sure I measured twice because I have had some issues with IKEA. Purchased the desk. I started the assembly and then Husby finished it.

Filled the desk with desk stuff. Finally I will know where to look if I need a staple or white out. Instead of running around on a wild goose chase.

The finished product is so much better:

Summer...Day 1: 4 month appointment including shots

Today Thuglet had his 4 month appointment. He was about a week past due, but I wanted to wait until I was out of school. True to his Thuglet nature how woke up at 4:25 this morning, rip roaring to go! So we hung out for about 45 minutes before he fell back to sleep. He was then up again at 7:00 to start the day!

One of the best things about summer vacation...I get to chose his outfits. It is so fun to mix and match. I can't even image how fun a girl would be in this aspect.

The appointment went as expected. He is thriving!! 25 percentile for weight and 35 percentile for height...And then came the shots. Even before they were administered he was upset. He KNEW!

After a little booby time he was as good as new. This afternoon we were able to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful weather.

Until the evening, and then he was feverish and fussy. It took three times before he finally settled down for the night, which is very out of character.