At least someone had energy

What did I really cross off my list this past weekend you ask? I know there are only 2 days in the weekend but when my weekends aren’t pre-planned my mind goes a bit overboard. Thanks to my awesome husband the deep cleaning chore was crossed off my list before I stepped foot inside my house Friday night. I got wind of his accomplishments during our afternoon phone conversation when I interrupted him while he was moving the washer and dryer so he could vacuum behind it. Yes, he moved very heavy appliances to clean behind them. Something I haven’t even thought about for years. He didn’t start or stop there. When I got home I questioned his intake for the day…did he have a pot of coffee or five? Did he find some Ritalin and ingest the whole bottle? Nope, none of the above, besides a usual cup of morning joe. I can’t even remember everything he did but a few examples include removing our ugly outside light fixtures and replacing them with pretty new ones, buying a storm door, mowing the back and front yard, vacuuming the stairs and all the rooms upstairs, laundry, dusting, etc. The house was so pretty and in excellent condition when I came home from work. It was wonderful. Absolutely wonderful. I don’t really know how to convey my feelings about everything he did. I was jealous about his energy level that continued until after Lily’s bedtime when he crashed pretty hard. Which was fine since I crashed about the same time…ya know all his work sounded really laboring and wore me out just knowing everything he did.

Now I’ll re-visit my list and cross off a few pieces…happily. Knowing this coming weekend we don’t have any plans either. It’s so nice to have free weekends but I’m curious to see what my mind comes up with, in addition to the items remaining on my list.

Take Lily to the zoo-neither the zoo or rec center happened BUT I did take Lily to the children’s museum. I had to drive to South Denver and on the way back I figured out the stroller wasn’t in the van so opted for the children’s museum cuz Lily could run around without needing a stroller and my thinking brain knew all the other parents would be outside with their kids…freeing up the museum from the hoards of small people slobbering over all the blocks and kiddie kitchen utensils.

Take Lily to the rec center to swim—see above.

Attend yoga class-no, but I had to drive to South Denver during the scheduled class time. I will try for next Saturday.

Clean out spare room (move everything but bed to basement) –maybe next weekend.

Deep clean my house --okay, I didn’t actually do this but my amazing husband did.

Cook for the next week--yes, I cooked meatloaf, bbq ribs, ham & scalloped potatoes, spaghetti squash, asparagus & tofu stir fry (I managed to cook asparagus even though the smell has been overwhelming since being pregnant), blueberry muffins, & biscuits.

Make cinnamon rolls –thought about it but waiting for the yeast to rise is annoying.

Pick up doggie doodoo (to help when Randy mows)—didn’t need to do this cuz it was already done!

Clean out toy baskets-nope, didn’t do

Host a play date (haven't invited anyone though)—didn’t do but this was pretty much covered with the children's museum since I just want Lily to be around other kids besides the ones that hound her at daycare.

Scrap book—nope but I blame my friend Kris. :)

Watch movies-actually no, but that was due to some entertaining pro basketball games.

Sew a dress for Lily—haha, didn’t think that would happen. And it didn’t.

Gather clothes/shoes that haven't been worn in years to send to good will-yes, did this! Actually I'm currently in the process since about ½ of the clothes are still on my closet floor but I made sure to clear a path to the dresser for Randy.

Get a manicure and pedicure-actually yes, I feel a little bad saying because of everything Randy did but I used up the rest of my mother’s day gift certificate from last year.

Nap—never napped but rested when Lily was asleep. Yesterday I set up shop outside and read a book while soaking in the rays.

Grocery shopping-didn’t need to, crazy as that sounds. All the ingredients for my weekly cooking I had on hand. Weird.

Clip dog's nails-I completed ½ this task. If I finished the 2nd half it wouldn’t have been a pretty sight. I guess my male dog isn’t big on getting his nails done. And he’s even a prissy dog.

Organize my closet and dresser drawers-yes…I moved all my pre-prego jeans and tops to make my closet a bit easier to maneuver around and removed articles of clothing that I haven’t wore in years. Well, I kept a few pieces cuz I never know when I might want to wear it.

Visit friends that have newborn baby-didn’t happen but the baby is now 6-8 weeks old and it hasn’t happened yet so I’m not holding my breath.

Bring dairy ridden baby food to next door neighbors-tried but they weren’t home.

Return paint samples to other next door neighbors-didn’t happen but maybe this week.

Attend Randy's ultimate frisbee games on Sunday-yep, first game I peacefully enjoyed from the van while Lily napped and 2nd game I spent trying to watch but was actually entertaining a toddler.

Attend niece's soccer game on Saturday-didn’t happen but I do try and go to as many games as possible.

Cuddle and hang with Lily and Randy (no need to list this really since this happens before anything else)—of course this happened. Sunday morning Randy brought Lily into our bed where she proceeded to entertain us…or the wall since she faced away from us. She stood up between us and starting “singing” and “dancing.” Not sure what she was singing but she didn’t appear to breath for some time cuz she was constantly “singing” and her “dancing” included keeping her left leg still to help balance on the bed while her right leg twitched away and her arms where moving back and forth. Randy wasn’t happy when I told him she was practicing for her future as a dancer/waitress at Coyote Ugly.