Time to get ready for school?

I've been trying to catch up on things. I cleaned out my storage room! you probably can't see in the picture, but you can actually walk in and get to things.

I've also worked on my recipes, but there is a long way to go. I realized index cards won't work for me so I just got a bigger binder and sheet protectors. My recipes are now divided into family favorites and recipes to try. If we don't like a recipe, I will get rid of it. My quilt is coming along, but it's taking a lot longer than I was hoping.

So I'm realizing that the Summer is going by fast. There were a few things I wanted to do before school started and I think I need to start on that before it gets too late. So this week I will create my "mud closet". Right now everyone just throws their bags and shoes in the closet near the garage, but I want to take that space and make it more functional. My plan is:
1. Take off the doors. They just get in the way.
2. Add hooks for jackets and backpacks. I'm the one who puts jackets away because the kids can't reach the rod.
3. Clean it out and make sure everything has a spot.

What do you do with your kids school stuff?

I'm back

So after a surprise vacation I'm back. A few weeks ago I was thinking that in the Summer I will have so much time because I don't have much scheduled. I envisioned the kids playing on the swing set for hours while I sat on the patio and read a magazine. So far that is not working out. Edison learned how to climb ladders and is always trying to climb the ladder of the swing set. He fell through the rungs once and got really hurt so I have to always spot him. Also Alex loves to swing but doesn't know how to pump himself so I have to push him. The kids also love to ride bikes in our cul-de-sac, but Edison runs in the road and I'm not comfortable leaving a 3 year old in the street by himself. The point is that I think it's great we are spending so much time outside but I have hardly any time to get things done in the house.

So this week is nothing new I'm going to work on stuff that I already tried to do and didn't finish. I got my bucket lids so I want to wash everything and fill them. Mostly I want to work on the quilt I'm making for Bobbie. Everyday it weighs on my that I need to do it. So every spare moment I find I want to work on that.

Happy Summer!