Trying Harder

It has taken me almost 27 years, but I have found that I like having a clean house. Not the type of clean where there is no clutter, but the type that if somebody goes looking for dust, it's hard(er) to find some, and that the house smells fresh when you walk in. 

These past two weeks were convincing. One thing that convinced me was when Chris said, "Honey, I'd have more family time if I wasn't the one doing all the chores." The other convincing point was that Austin has had a runny nose for 3.5 out of the past 4.5 weeks. I am DONE with the germs. I want to keep him in a hazmat suit or dunk us all in disinfectant so this doesn't happen again. This time it wasn't just Austin, but all three of us walking around with red eyes and the sniffles. I don't know if this could have been prevented if I had a relationship with Pledge and a duster before this week or not, but I do think that by spraying down the house will keep the spread of germs a little more under control. 

To prove how out of touch I am with the cleaning duties around here, this is a fun little story. On Monday when I was sick and my mom took over Austin and the house for me, she cleaned. She used Pledge while she dusted. Today, I found it again and realized it is a full can. I honestly can't say if this can has been sitting under our sink since we moved in or if she just brought it with her in her giddiness to dust our house. 

Hopefully my enthusiasm for my new cleaning schedule will last and is not just a manifestation of the nesting instincts that have set in. I have visions for all of our rooms that include painting, furniture, and decorations. I lay in bed and plan our backyard and dream of using it as an extra living area this summer. I browse shopping websites, craigslist, and design blogs like I'm a pro. And at the same time I'm planning this house, I take it a step further and house hunt for beach homes and farm houses. I'm just waiting for Jenni to be done with school so I can occupy all that time with her helping me on all my plans!

I realize this blog has been (very) neglected. I'm going to try to rectify that. I love having daily, or should I say weekly, accounts of what is going on. I love sharing pictures of this growing boy we have and I shouldn't let it all fall away. 

Speaking of a growing boy, I took him for a big boy haircut today. He looks very cute. I haven't had a chance to take his picture though because as soon as we got home his head was flopping around with sleepiness and he was reaching for his crib. Pictures will come soon though! For now, I'll leave you with these...