I did some major spring cleaning yesterday in our bedroom. It is now the cleanest it has been probably since we moved in. This is the room that is the most neglected in our house. The bathroom is cleaned regularly but other than that, nothing else is. Nobody ever sees it so it's not high on my priority list. And usually by the time I am finished cleaning the other rooms in my house, it's time to start over again! I cleaned out my dresser and my closet and I have come to the conclusion that I have way too many clothes. I counted 27 bunny hugs and that doesn't include anything from lululemon or the ones that I have already given Madison or are in a pile to be given to her. It's ridiculous!!! I found summer clothes I forgot I had after being pregnant 2 of the last 3 summers so I am excited for "new" summer clothes to be worn!! I was hoping to find my Burberry watch that I lost awhile back but it was not to be found. I have no idea where it could be. So sad.
Yesterday I sent Finley to her room for stealing cookies again. I caught her earlier and told her if she did it again she was having a time out in her room. i went to get her after a few minutes and she was fast asleep. Score!! She never naps in her room anymore. The best I get are sporadic naps in the car or on the couch. The best part is that when she woke up, her panties were dry and she ran right to the potty. This morning she came downstairs, pulled down her pull up + went potty. Her pull up was still wet but this is definitely progress. She had one accident yesterday but other than that, she was pretty awesome!
I was quite excited that spring had finally arrived after a few beautiful days that allowed us to get outside but I just saw David Spence tweet about the forecast coming up and it is not fun! A snowstorm on Saturday night? Are you kidding me? Mother Nature is certainly irritating me - just pick a season already!!! And it better be spring!
So after the Flames lost last night, the flame has dimmed in hopes of making the playoffs. If Chicago goes 2 - 4 in their last 6, and we win out, we can make it. The only positive from the Flames not making the playoffs is that we will definitely be back in Saskatoon for Easter. We were going to stay home if there were home playoff games to attend. It looks like that will not be a problem. So sad.
Dancing With The Stars started last week with the first elimination being held Tuesday. I have no idea who the guy eliminated was but wasn't too impressed with either of his dances. I am not a huge fan of Lacey anyways. Finley loved Chelsea Kane the first week and this week seemed to love Chris Jericho. I think I am also cheering for Jericho but I don't really have a clear favorite at this point. Finley loves to watch them dance and imitate them. It's pretty cute to watch. Her genes don't really indicate a dancing ability but you just never know!
I bought a pair of rubber boots at Walmart on Monday. From the kids section. They were $10 cheaper. They are not the prettiest of rubber boots, but most definitely not the ugliest. Finley and I had fun jumping in puddles yesterday. Can't wait until Penelope can join us for the fun.
I am still overridden with guilt over Penelope's name. I still don't like it. I had hoped and hoped that I would come to like it again but I just can't. I feel like the absolute worst mother in the entire world for feeling like this. I am also positive that she will hate me one day because of her name. I don't even like any nicknames associated with the name. I used to love Poppy but now not really and I don't really like Penn or Penny. I tried calling her Grier and she smiled at me when I did but it seems weird calling her by her middle name. I love how Penelope Grier sounds but I just can't grasp it. I asked Greg if we could change it but he vetoed that. One of my managers back at Sasktel changed her son's name when he was around 6 months old because it didn't suit him. People would seriously think I am insane if I do that.....
Penelope is still sucking her thumb and I still hate it. I had hoped that she would quit once she got teeth and bit herself just like Finley did but that has not been the case. She doesn't seem to be doing it as often but I still notice it. As long as she is not like the 6 year old pushing a cart with a soother in her mouth, I think I will survive. No I am not exaggerating.
I am seriously annoyed with IKEA. When Finley first started eating solids we bought 6 bowls + plates each for $1.99. They are amazing but we need more bowls. We went to IKEA nearly a month ago and they had their cutlery, plates + cups but no bowls. So I have been consistently checking back on their website to see if they have gotten any in stock and they haven't. In fact, I could only find them in Coquitlam and some place in Quebec. I wonder if they are discontinuing them? I really hope not because I have no idea what I would be able to find so cheaply and brightly colored??? Come on Ikea, get them back in stock!!
We found a charcoal shag rug at Bed Bath and Beyond over the weekend. We bought it to replace the ugly, worn foam mats that have lived in our bonus room for more than 2 years. I hated them so much. Hated them. I am sure you know what I am talking about and probably have them somewhere in your house. I just couldn't take it anymore. The rug looks so much nicer and is just as soft for the kids to play on. I am much happier with this decision. We put a for free ad on kijiji for the mats and we got like 50 emails for people wanting them. Why can't I get that response when trying to sell our baby swing + car seat??? hahaha
After several batches of cookies not turning out, I finally made a batch of chocolate chunk cookies yesterday that tasted delicious. Hopefully this means my funk is over. I really hope so because I have some super healthy muffins that I want to make!
That's all my rumblings for now. I am off to have a pajama party this morning with Finley and Penelope and watch Elmopalooza. Should be a fun break from all the cleaning that I did yesterday!!
Happy Thursday!!
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