Nothing to report

I haven't felt much like blogging this past week, nothing of interest to report. But I hate it when I check out the blogs I follow and theres been no new post. This past weekend we actually had nothing planned a change for us. Seems like the past few months theres been something to do every weekend. We did go pick up the new front door and casement window that will go on the steps. Now we just need to call Steve our major project guy to have him install them. Initially I wanted a wider front door that was the plan, but then I got to looking at the opening between the vestibule and living room its the same size at the front door. So my theory that a larger front door would make getting things in and out was tossed out the window. After that decision was made Mitch was all "I think I can handle installing the door since its the same size" I politely responded "Hell NO!" Mitch Fancy's himself a good Carpenter/fix it guy. But he's not I wont go into the basement bathroom examples. the bottom line is I want the door put in right with no issues cropping up in the future. Steve is the guy who did much of the kitchen work I couldn't Handel. He does good work and is reasonable in prices. He also made some great suggestions about changing the layout of the kitchen. We are also having the only original window left in the house replaced, its a small window on the landing going up the steps. The thing is ugly, is not at all air tight and generally in bad shape. I ordered a casement window replacement since the window is small a single or double hung wouldn't work very well there. And finally the bathroom window will be replaced too, it was replaced with all the other windows some time before we bought the house, but I think they put the wrong size in. It too is not air tight and theres water between the layers of glass. Once these things are done were getting new siding, gutters, trim etc on the outside. I'm really looking forward to that my house looks like crap from the outside.

This coming weekend Mitch is going with Mark, long time friend, to Kentucky to help move Mark's Grandfather and Mom to a new house. Mark and Kandra are buying the Grandfathers house here in MD. I have been recruited to help clean out all the crap that gets left behind. This will be no small task and I'll have Logan with me so I'm not sure how much help I can be.

Ok well that's enough of a read for you all.

I learned a lesson this week.

Always check the pockets of a toddler before washing clothes. Yeap you guessed it I washed (no problem) then dried (still no problem) a load of dark clothes. Everything was dry except for 2 pairs of Logan shorts. So I tossed them back in the dryer with the next load. A load of MY light work clothes. During the drying of that load the crayons finally melted. So I now have 4 pairs of what were kahki pants, 2 white shirts, and what was my favorte schort all with yellow, orange and purple spots covering them. I tried but there is no saving them. First I'm annoyed at myself for not checking his pockets then I PISSED at Mitch. He SAW Logan put the crayons in his pocket at the resturant the other night and did nothing.

I made the colorfull discovery right as I was about to leave to go to the Harry Potter book release party so I left the mess thinking it would wait till tommorow, amazingly Mitch cleaned the dryer! No small feat too. But it's the least he can do.

Harry potter party.

So I'm annoyed with myself for procrastinating. I'm going to the Book 7 release party tomorrow night with Angela, my best friend. I wanted to get a Harry potter shirt and of course I've waited too long. I know Hot topic has some but from what Angela told me they dint have anything I like. It's not that big of a deal but I wanted a cool one. At the movie there were about a hundred people wearing the marauders map one, which is cool but like I said 100 people had it on. in the end I think I'll just make my own shirt any suggestions?

Mish Mash

First let me say its official Logan is day time potty trained. He's been in underwear for a week with no accidents! We've been out to dinner, play date, shopping and the true test the playground. He's even staying dry for naps and some nights. Though he is waking up around 12:30 AM screaming "Mommy I need to go peepee!" I'm super proud! He also told me the other day as we were putting his underware on "I'm a big boy now, I can go to school" Of course this all happened right after I totally stocked up on diapers. I've got about 3 cases of diapers and 2 cases of pull ups. Oh well, I'll keep them for nights for a while then just sell them.

We really didn't do much this weekend there were for a change no plans, gasp! Logan and I spent a good bit out in the yard in the mornings. I have repotted all the plants Terri's Mom gave to me, started some more seed, cleaned out the garage of all pots and pot racks. Boy do I have a ton more space on my side of the garage. Yes we have sides, otherwise Mitch's stuff would just sprawl. Now mind you the lawn mower, string trimmer, edger, leaf blower and all of Logans toys, 2 tricycles, wagon, battery powered Jeep, etc are on my side too. But I know how to organize, and put things away. Last year I installed a 2 foot deep shelf along the entire back wall and 1/2 up the sides. My shelf's are FULL, Mitch's are empty. But I don't care, I have the side where the door is so I don't have to climb threw his mess. Did I also mention that theres a fridge, sewing machine cabinet, and large dinning room hutch on my side too? I really need to clean that crap out...lol

Monday was play date day. My friend Brooke was hosting she lives 2 miles south of me. I decided that's not to far I'll walk. I got about 1/2 way there and regretted that decision it was sooooo hot and humid yesterday. We had a great time playing and talking. Then we headed home. We stopped at the plant store it was right on the way then I decided that since we were only 2 blocks away we should pop into the grocery. So I ended up adding 15 lbs to the weight of the stroller. By the time it was all said and done I had walked 5ish miles and lost 4 lbs! I know it was all water weight but man who would have thought, oh and I had a hydropack on with 2 liters of water which I drank almost all of.

i hear suits walking about I'll bbl

Green house playtime.

Finally after all the work I got to actually play in the greenhouse! I set up a rack and set out 20 pots! I planted some marigolds to help keep the bugs away, cucumbers, sweet basil, lavender, transplanted the tomatoes Terri's Mom gave me into nice big pots. I've got a bunch more seeds that are old I want to germinate in the house then I'll put them out. It was so much fun! I was planting the basil thinking about Christmas, I can give pesto and fresh basil plants with a basket of tomatoes.

On the hydroponic front I found buried in the back of the garage a long thin pot that will work perfectly. I think I'll set up the first experimental manual hydroponics garden tomorrow.

The cost of a memory

Little tikes wheelbarrow - $10

Shipping from Fl to MD - $21

A friend that made it all possible - Priceless... Thanks Linda

So much for pre-school plan A

I just got back from touring a school right around the corner from work. Things that attracted me to this place was their "open schedule" policy, their web site indicated that you could pick the days you wanted any days. Well Nope its a standard M-W-F or T-Th. So that was strike 1, I was thinking originally that I could just enroll Logan on the days I work. Then Strike 2 and 3 the cost...OMG it's $502 for 2 days! I guess I'm spoiled with cheap daycare. So the search continues. I'm really at a loss here as what to do. Seems all the preschools are M-W-F or T-TH. Which just don't work out at all with my work schedule. Then I got to thinking if I put him in a M-W-F then I lose all the free time I have with him on Mon & Fri. Since he'd get home in time for lunch and nap.

Mommy needs sleep....

I dont know what the deal is but for almost every night this past week Logan has been waking up atleast once. His timming is the worst he seems to start calling for me while I'm in REM sleep. If I get woken out of that I feel terrible out of sorts and kind of drugged feeling. He was up last night at 1 and then 3 and then the dog was doing the I need to pee dance at 5. Needless to say I'm dragging this morning. I just can't figure out exactly what causing him to wake up. I'd fix it if I knew the problem, he keeps asking me to get in bed with him not possible since hes still in a toddler bed. Then he'll request that I take him to my bed. Its strange since hes never slept in my bed. My bed is the play place for jumping. The second time little got up I kicked Mitch out of bed to get him, then of course all I hear is "I want Mommy, I dont want you Daddy" Mitch did get him back to sleep thankfully. I just didnt get any quailty sleep after that, werid dreams and then the dog at 5.