cereal for breakfast
declared it to be an all day pajama day
but was sure to say, "Teeth brushing is still happening!"
told my boy to brush his teeth 3 times before he actually did it
checked his teeth
brushed his teeth for him
wondered to myself when he'll learn to truly brush his teeth - he's 8 for heavens sake
swept the garage
watered the plants
took the kids to get hot chocolate at Starbucks (yes, in our pj's) - had a pumpkin spice latte
rocked out with the windows down to Call Me Maybe
added a few links to the blog project gallery
answered a few emails
made peanut butter and honey sandwiches for lunch
watched Cheaper By The Dozen with the kids
folded clothes, started a new load
watched Good Luck Charlie with the kids
had a random dance party to Marky Mark's Good Vibrations
cleaned my bathroom
photographed my bathroom for a blog post
took a shower
put on some pj's that don't really look like pj's
helped my girl do her homework
read with my girl
packed lunches for school
ordered dinner from our fav italian restaurant that has a great gf menu
picked up dinner and thought to myself, "Why doesn't every restaurant offer carry out and bring your food to the car?"
ate dinner in front of the tv in the basement - watched another episode of Good Luck Charlie
helped the kids put their clothes away that I folded earlier
made the kids clean up their toys
got outfits ready for the week
sent the kids to bed
folded another load of laundry
started another load of laundry
had a glass of wine
was so happy to see my hub come home after being gone for business all weekend long
wrote this random post
because the simple days are the ones I never want to forget
the days that come in between the big moments matter
sometimes they matter more
they fill our lives
all those in between days
the cuddles, giggles, and silly dance moves
the never ending pile of laundry
like a magic trick the dirty clothes just never stop coming out of the basket
and I want to remember these days too
not just the big moment days
first day days
recital, big game, and vacation days
but the in between days
I really want to remember those too
How was your Sunday?
I think you should write in-between day posts more often! I want to remember them too - because the years just go by too darn fast…..and we all need reminding to appreciate these ordinary days that make up an extraordinary life. So lovely read and hear the gratitude you have for your life, the joy that you find in your family!!
ReplyDeleteI agree. Those are the days that are a blur. Sweet post.
ReplyDeleteAnd we love Good Luck Charlie :)
Amen! You made me smile this morning. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute post :) We had a similar day, even washed cars in my pj's - LOL - but I did manage to shower and go to mass last night - I didn't think the Priest would approve of my pj's - ah haaa. Have a blessed week.
ReplyDeletesounds like a great day to me! love that you went to starbucks in your pjs. that is the best.
ReplyDeleteI spent yesterday browsing the streets of Paris (France - not Kentucky) with my husband for six hours. The feet are aching today so I'm taking it easy. Thanks so much for adding our blog to your sidebar. We are in our third and final week of traveling/bicycling in France, and it's nice to take a minute to catch up on my favorite blogs.
ReplyDeleteOh wow - that sounds so dreamy!
DeleteSweet post, love it - these are the greatest types of days.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely loved this post? Sunday's in our house are family days. That means no electronics (unless we watch movies together), so no iPads, computers, or television. It's the one day of the week we r all together at once. Yesterday's theme was "Oldies but Goodies" so we watched Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! The kids loved the "vintage" movies! And it all just happened to go down in our Pjs as well!!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea - Mary Poppins is one of my all time favs!
DeleteThe quiet days are so easy to forget and the ones you'll probably want to remember most as the years go by. Love that you wrote it all down!
ReplyDeleteThis is preceious! And such a great reminder to enjoy every day, thanks for that! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet post!
ReplyDeleteAlmost every single day since I've been on mat leave I've told myself to start a little journal to remember all the little details.
I might have to start tomorrow. :)
I should start one too - mine are 6 and 8 - is it too late?
DeleteI love this post, Carmel. Such special days. Sometimes I giggle to myself when folding the laundry. Feel blessed to have my kiddos laundry to fold. Thanks for the sweet post.
ReplyDeleteYou're right, those are the moments to remember. My boys love the days we declare to be a pajama day- such a rarity to find those days. And good for you getting a latte and wine that day :)
ReplyDeleteBeautifully said :) I began reading your blog when I became a stay at home momma last year. You were a "friend" when I was at home with a newborn, sleep deprieved and not wearing matching pajamas! I truly adore your positive and uplifting personality; never fails to brighten my day :) This post made me a little teary! I too adore my precious baby boy and my precious husband and there is nothing I love more than soaking in the simple days with the two of them. Blessings, Melodie :)
ReplyDeleteAwww- thanks Melodie!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great post, Carmel!! I love the in between days ... they are often the ones that matter most!
ReplyDeleteFun- and I live in Lex as well and I want to know what your fav Italian Restaurant is?:)
ReplyDeleteHi Susie! My favorite is Bella Note - I always loved it -but since I've been gluten free I've really loved that they serve gluten free pasta! I'm a big fan of italian food so being able to enjoy a pasta dish that I myself didn't have to make is a real treat when you're gf.
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