Month end

I'd forgotten about all the time constraints and pressures that go hand in hand with a lead role on a project. Yuck. I'm sad that month end reporting all us due on Friday this time around, so I'll sadly have to trudge to work on Friday morning. Boo. Has to be done though. It wouldn't be such a big deal if my day home was open, but it's not, so I have to get a sitter for Annika.

Oh, we put our names down on a waiting list for a daycare near our home. I think we're number 57 or something ridiculous like that! So we probably won't be getting a spot at the facility anytime soon. I'm not holding my breath. I'll be sad to move Annika, but she'll adjust quickly, I'm sure.

We've got just a few weeks left to get everything done and sorted at our old place before renters move in ay the end of the month. Yikes. I'd better get on that! My dad is graciously helping with a lot of the stuff we need done, thank goodness. I don't know what we'd do without him. I'm going to be going over and doing a big clean up next weekend and taking a look at what's left to do before they move in.

So it's been busy lately. This month has been crazy and I haven't had the opportunity to do crafting much in spare time...haven't even had time to get together with friends as much as I would've liked. Good friends...you know who you are...I miss you all and we need to get together soon for some good ol' catchin' up.

Hope you're all keeping well. Ohhhhh one thing I did do that i'm pretty excited about. My good friend Lisa had a scrapbooking event last weekend and I went and started Annika's album! Yay! I'll have to show you the cover page I did when I finish a few details. I love it.

Have a great end of week everyone. Enjoy the slushiness of spring!
Penny

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Spring?!

Well, spring is officially here according to the calendar. But it is certainly not here according to our weather - blech! It's snowy and messy out there...not the ideal spring weather; however, i know we've got it good. Compared to many others who are suffering through the ravages of a tsunami and earthquake, we have little to complain about with respect to the weather and other inconveniences, don't you think?

I applied for a new job within my current company, and then spent many days agonizing over whether it not I should move to a new role. A great opportunity, the role is a step up with a lot to learn...good challenges. Unfortunately, I know that reward comes hand in hand with risk...the risk of lots of overtime and in this particular role, lots of travel. So, I was excited, but pretty worried about what would happen if I actually got it. I really wasn't sure what to do and so was actually kind of relieved when the decision was taken out of my hands. They decided to base the role out of Calgary...and so that's that! I am happy...it worked out for the best. I am pretty sure they will consider me for a similar position if one comes up here locally, which is good.

I realized that I really enjoy my Fridays off with my girl. I plan on enjoying every single friday off for as long as I am able to!

Hope you are all having a wonderful week!
Penny

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Baby Tag Cube

Tonight was my first sewing group meeting. It turned out only one friend was able to make it, but it turned out just right! Lisa and I had a great night. She worked on a quilt she is making, and I started working on making some baby cubes with little tags. I am really glad Lisa was able to come tonight...it was a good chance to visit and see someone I don't always get a chance to visit with.

Here is a little picture of the cube I made! What do you think? :) I'm happy with it...although I found a couple places where I need to improve on my next try.

Scott and I shuffled things around this afternoon...now we've got a functioning tv and dvd player in the basement! I moved a couple tables down to the basement from my craft room so that we can sew down here and watch some boob tube and not get too noisy and wake up the munchkin!

Well, it's late...i guess we lose an hour tonight, so it's 1:07 am. Yikes! That's the latest I've been up in a while!

Good night all!
Penny

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Ode To Dyson

Oh. My. Goodness. I cannot express how much I love...LOVE...my new vacuum cleaner. It is amazing. I mean, I knew that our current vacuum just was not doing the job properly, but I was so shocked (and impressed) when I vacuumed the carpet in our family room/den area and the dyson completely sucked up enormous amounts of dog fur, dust, and fuzz!!! Absolutely fantastic! I wish I could've vacuumed the entire house tonight, but time just isn't my friend weekday evenings. Too many things to do...supper to cook, dishes to do, stuff to tidy...and little munchkins to snuggle! I'm sure you all know how it is. Plus, our house isn't tiny anymore...it's definitely a weekend job.

We accomplished quite a bit over the weekend. We did a big overhaul on out pantry/kitchen area. I'm talkin' pulled everything out of the cupboards, rearranged all of it shelving, kitchen counters looked like a hurricane had hit our household. BUT...by the end of the weekend, semblance of order had been restored, thank goodness. We had some help from a new kitchen storage unit from IKEA and from Aunty Heather who spent some time corraling our young'n. ;)

I actually took pictures of the reorganized pantry and still share then with you so you can share in my organized bliss! We have big plans to continue our efforts. I'm going to redo my recipes, Scott wants to improve our spices...right now they're unlabeled in a cupboard. Sooooooooooo....lots to do...but all good stuff that is moving us in the right direction.

This week is our first sewing group meeting!! Yay! I'm totally looking forward to it, although I still haven't moved my stuff around as I intended to...got distracted with the organization! Maybe Friday.

Have a happy week!
Penny

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Weekend Plans

I love weekends!! I'm up now, waiting for the kettle to boil to have a nice cup of tea. The snow is drifting down lazily outside (ok, maybe I don't love that part of the day) and I'm nice and warm in my house with my family still tucked away asleep. I woke up at 7 and was ready for the day. I've spent the last hour going over some vacuum reviews online just to make sure the vacuum we bought yesterday is the right fit. We'll see when I test it out today. Is it strange that I'm excited to do the vacuuming this morning? :) I'm also reorganizing my pantry and I'm so happy! We bought a bunch of canisters to put stuff in - I'm going to pop out this morning and purchase a few more and then get back to work getting my pantry in shape!

Today we're going for lunch at my Great-Aunt's house - it will be nice to see them. And I know they'll enjoy seeing Annika - she's changed so much since they saw her last. Then this afternoon I'll be going to watch a movie with some friends. That will be nice too!

This evening I want to rejig my crafting space so that it's better suited to have a bunch of ladies over to sew. I was planning on going to IKEA this morning but in light of our lunch appt I figure we'd better not. Instead we'll see what we can do with what we have on hand.

Well, I'm off to make breakfast...I'm thinking pancakes!
Have a great Saturday everyone.
Penny

Cleaning Solution

So i'm not a cleaning enthusiast, by any means. But I do enjoy a clean house, and lately I've been interested in using cleaning methods and tools that are less harsh, smelly, and chemically based. And one of the solutions i'm most interested in lately is vinegar! It's been great in the sinks, on windows and glass, and as I read in one of the blogs I follow...it's great as a rinse aid in the dishwasher!

That same blogger has started making her own laundry detergent and dishwashing detergent...and she said her dishes come out sparkling clean and spotless when she uses vinegar...so I think i'll try that out. I'm not quite ambitious enough to make my own cleaning agents, but that's ok. Small steps, right?

Hubby and I also need to purchase a new vacuum cleaner. Our current one sucks...well, I guess it doesn't suck enough, actually. We are considering purchasing a dyson, but i'm reluctant because they are sooooo darn expensive! But, I've heard that they work beautifully, so i'm tempted to go for it. Anybody out there have any vacuum purchase recommendations?

So glad it's the weekend for me...I've got lots to do this weekend. I'm starting a little sewing group and next weekend we'll have our first night, so I want to get things set up. I'm so excited! Here's a few things I want to make:
-cape for Annika
-ribbon cube and receiving blanket set (from a tute I found online)
-cloth baby book
-capri and eyelet shirt set for A
-diaper holder and changing mat for a gift
-toys (stuffed bears, penguin, etc)
-sock monkey
That's my list of things I want to make right now. Let's see how I do now!

On a work note...I've been assigned to a project...and I have the sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach that my 4 day work week still be drawing to a close i'm the near future. That saddens me. I really enjoy my fridays at home with my little monkey. Ah well, such is life, I suppose. I'll be thankful for the time I did get with get, and I'll just enjoy whatever time I have left as a part-time employee.

Hope you all have a fantastic Friday!!

Penny

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