Flying Saucer

There are those jobs that I just don't care to do.

Translation, they don't get done.

Detailing our car is one of them. I am just not so interested. Seriously though, if you're that concerned about a perfectly clean car, you can come over and clean it. I will not stop you!!! That said, we do this maybe twice a year. Saturday was the first for this year, but I just had to show one little detail that makes me happy (and Justin especially) This is complements of the power of baking soda (a little dish soap, hot water, and toothbrush action)!!

I had to add these pictures of Buddy. He was majorly concerned when Justin brought in the center unit thingy in our car to clean.

Budster is not allowed on the counter, but water going down the drain fascinates him. This was how he was trying to get away with seeing everything but not being "on" the counter. I think he's just cute.

Move over Martha...

There's a new crazy, pregnant, nester in town!

I feel a bit like super woman, minus the leotard, (cuz that would not look so hot, on my motherly body!- or really ever)

I have been on a house organizing, project, mad rampage.

I pulled out my china- that unfortunately hasn't been unpacked since our Logan, Utah home. If it isn't going to be used, then we aren't going to keep it, so out it came. I washed each piece lovingly by hand, and was so excited to see how they sparkle. We even used it on Easter Sunday! How fun. Oh, and for those of you that love dishes but don't want them to get banged up, you need to cut out some felt circles, to place between each plate, the idea was care of none other than Martha, check out the article here. I do this for all my millions of special dishes.

I made Strawberry Freezer Jam. FIRST time ever. Strawberries were a buck a pound at Wally-world. How could I resist? I purchased the low sugar SureJel option. I was shocked when I got home and looked online for the recipe. Even the low sugar jam called for 3 cups of sugar! (I looked at the regular stuff. It called for 7- yes, that's right, 7 CUPS of sugar to 3 cups fruit? Seriously? Seriously?! Yuck!) So, for lunch today I am having a whole wheat, natural Pb&j with my own jam. Too cool! Look at the beautiful color:

I spray painted an outdoor plastic bench (don't worry- I wore gloves, glasses and a mask, and was in the middle of the backyard for ventilation). We got the bench at a garage sale like 5 years ago. It is really nice -but green, so I painted it black- my favorite color du jour for furnishings. Now it matches out other outdoor furnishings. (minus the table I just got on Craigs list for $10.00 to be updated, and blogged about soon)

I have been madly and somewhat randomly organizing closets. A shelf here and there, but things are just starting to look quite nice. And, I am finding most things final resting spot. I love that feeling.

I made Creme Brulee. Not that its really that hard. Because, in my dish fetish madness, I bought the most adorable egg shaped ramekins, (last year @ Target, 4 for 2.50, and 50% off that). We decided this will be our Easter dinner desert tradition! This was the first year we used them! And just cracking into that wonderful bruleed top, is like heaven. (just let me know if you want the recipe)

I've watched two movies that I love. Marley and Me! Cried my eyes out, loved the story, loved that family story and especailly that the main characters were married, not just living together... so rarely shown in movies- the traditional family unit intact. I am seriously going to buy this movie. Secondly, Bedtime Stories, so cute and I am all about cheesy happy movies. Besides, who doesn't sorta love Adam Sandler- he is just so funny! During all this crazy movie viewing fun, I've been crocheting the most adorable baby blanket. Blog to come.

I even made homemade Laundry Detergent (and I now have a year supply in about a square foot of space-nice). Thanks to my sister Noelle, who showed me how it was done. I feel so free. It spurred me to make my own shower cleaner, and I think I am on a slippery slope, from here- it's all downhill. Do we really need all the harsh chemicals in some of those cleaners? Probably not! The "recipe calls for cut up soap. I shredded mine in a cheese grater, in looked exactly like cheddar.

Last but not least- I finally did the job that no one has wanted to do. I cleaned the intake air vent. It has been on the to do list for months, (I really shouldn't admit that) Now it looks so nice, and we can all breathe easier, not breathing in all that junk. Here is the before... now it's all white and clean.

You gotta love a good spring clean attitude.

Obsessive

We all have our little quirks and I guess when it comes to doing the laundry I have my own. I usually do the laundry and change all the sheets, towels, table cloths, household stuff etc. on Tuesday (but I had a project yesterday- revamping some drapes- I'll get pictures later) Hence, I have been doing all the laundry today.


And as I stacked all the shirts and pants to hang, I had to laugh at myself, for my little requirements. (and I warn you they were much worse in high school, I have calmed down a bit- probably cuz I do two peoples laundry plus household stuff now, soon to be more little people's laundry! Yeah!) Without further adieu:


My (self imposed) Rules for putting away our clothes:


1. All clothes must face the same direction.
2. All items must be right side out.
3. All buttons, from top to bottom must be fastened.
4. All clothing must be hung on the same colored hanger. (unity people)
5. Clothing must be hung in color order.
6. Clothing must be hung in its proper place, shirts with shirts, skirts with skirts.
7. If folded, it must be approximately the same size, to stack nicely!!

I can't think of anymore RULES at the second. But as I hang everything up, I reorganize too. Especially Justin's side, as he might have put something away, during the week that is - not quite right.... Ahh, the joys of life. But it makes me happy, and gives a bit of order to an otherwise crazy messy space.

And it makes my life so much prettier! Here are some random pics: (cuz a post is not complete without them!)

What quirks do you guys have? I know you have them... (and, NO this did not begin with pregnancy!!)