Front Closet To Toy Library Day 2:

Ahh, the purging.  Well, I did a decent job more or less.  We did a really thorough job over Christmas(because we knew the influx of new things would be ridiculous).  So there wasn't too much to do at this point. So no pictures today.  Although, I am sure once it comes to my things, it will be a much different story.  I weep at the thought...  Today while Bearcat was at school, I visited the local Salvation Army.  Yes, I hear you, I hear you.  You're thinking, aren't you supposed o be getting rid of things and getting organized?  I did go to see if I could find a decent bookshelf.  Also, I have been on the hunt for a really nice apartment sized sofa.  All of the ones we have looked a haven't been a good fit.  Or you know, they cost what our kidneys might fetch on the black market...  So, today I actually found two that would be good candidates.  They are the right size.  Right depth, and they are actually pretty cute.  The price, both are under $100 bucks.  Can't beat that deal with a stick.  Even renting a U-Haul pick up truck would still keep us at about $100 bucks.  So, I went ahead and bought a couch and tomorrow I will be revealing her.  She is the cutest little granny couch and I love her.  Can not wait to show you all.  Oh and of course, our continuation of the toy library too.  Cheers!

Front Closet to Toy Library: Day 1

     So, today I decided to up and move all of my crafty things from the front closet into what was originally our storage closet when we first moved here.  It has had many lives since then and it is going to be my mini studio.  I set my timer(which I got the idea from Flylady) for two hours(taking little breaks every fifteen minutes) and got to work moving all of my fabric and boxes into the SC and moved all of Bearcats toys into the front closet aka the Toy Library.  One thing I have learned since we have been living in our small but cozy space is that, when making a small space work, your spaces will evolve and change as your family does. Let me tell you though, I have had lots of flops when it comes to helping our spaces evolve.  Some of my ideas just don't translate well into real life.  It happens.  I just start over and try again. For today, I am proud to say that the only thing I have left to move are Bears books and then purging things before we can get to the more exciting part, which is organizing.  Which, oddly enough, I really enjoy. So, here is a photo of my progress on day one.  

At least they are all in one spot, right?

Welcome 2015

Going into the new year I have absolutely no complaints. My family has been so awesome this year and I have made some really great friends. I have been given ridiculous opportunities to stretch myself and grow in ways I could NEVER have imagined. Been blessed with great health physically, mentally and emotionally. My first year in a long time for that. I just really want to say "Thank you" to everyone who has supported me, befriended me given me a word of encouragement, loved me through my issues, laughed with me, cried for me, prayed for and with me... My wish is simply this, that you finish this year strong, and start off 2015 with all the love, hope, peace and joy anyone could want. Much love and success to you all.

3viee

Happy

Finally!

So this is what I was up to early this morning. I organized the spice cabinet(so much better than it was) and put up these shower bars after I found this idea on Pinterest. 2015 is starting off with a bang and I am so ready. I feel like this is going to be such a BIG year for me. No more waiting to get our home to make a home. I'm making a home here. I know that sounds like a "duh" statement, but we never really planned on being here for more than a year or two. So I put off projects I wanted to do for once we got settled down in our own home. I'm releasing that dream for right now and just trusting that it WILL happen when it is meant to. For now, I'm about to get my Sarah Richardson on and do this place up! This year will have home decorating, organizing, I will hang up art and family photos and shelves, we will host dinner parties, eek every single inch of usable space in this 700sqft of living space and make it our best year yet! Now to let Big Daddy and Papa in on the plans, I need some things built! Happy Happy beginnings in 2015

3viee

Got this amazing idea from Pinterest!  So easy for us renters.

Misadventures in Parenthood:

     That moment when you rediscover that children seriously do not need toys. I pulled out the Easter stuff(looking for filler) and left it on the dining table. Bearcat found it and started playing with the empty plastic eggs this morning. He has done everything from counting all the whole eggs, counting halves, sorted them by color, sorted them by shape(some are little animal shapes), played with the animal shapes, etc... Makes me more determined to have dedicated no electronics days(for the both of us). Amazing what imagination does in the hands of a little person.

3viee

Happy Birthday to Meeeee....

   
     33. I made it. Only two more years to go until I am "middle aged". Ha! Well, it's looking good on me.(secretly I am praying my hair goes completely silver/white soon!) I am incredibly blessed for my years here. Just a little over three decades. DECADES. Oye. I wanted to come out with some awesome deep post steeped in wisdom and whatever, but this is what I've got for this morning. I'm blessed. End of story. I'm blessed in my comings and goings. I have favor. FAVOR. I am honestly so blessed to have been there for people and to have been used in a way that brings JOY and LOVE to others. I am THANKFUL for that. I am thankful for this quiet morning that I can spend thinking about my mama. Thankful I got to go spend time with my seester yesterday. Thankful that I get to spend a quiet day with my guys just lounging around and eating. Thankful for every single breath here. Not taking this day or any others for granted. I know my time here is short(as in finite). I want to eek every single drop of joy, love, passion, hope, laughter, peace, friendship, steadfastness, peace, and every good thing from every single day that I am here.

Thankful 2014...

    Today I am thankful for, never being too old to play dress up. I mean come on! Who doesn't LOVE to still play dress up??? I am only a few weeks shy of 33 and I can say it looks good on me. I am appreciating more and more growing older. I will take every grey hair, every wrinkle as proof that I was here and LIVED. Life is messy, there will always be evidence of that mess. I am just going to be thankful that I was gifted this many years to live it out loud. No holding back, no apologies, no shame, no guilt, no judgement. Just me, being goofy and having fun at any age.