organization

I dream that I can be an organized person. I feel overwhelmed by all the little projects to be accomplished. I've always been all over the place and probably work better that way, but it doesn't keep me from dreaming. I have tons of baby clothes to go through, a house to declutter, a yard to clean, and that is just the beginning. I'd love to have all my recipes organized instead of the dozens of magazines tossed into the back of the pantry. And speaking of pantry, wouldn't it be great to know what was in there without having to dig through it everytime I cook? These are things to be accomplished. Maybe I can do it before I turn 30.

Lola is keeping us all busy these days. I sometimes wonder what we would do if we did not have company every once in a while. With Maggie here this past weekend, it was such a big help. Lola loves to know who is coming over everyday. She has a new 'new big girl bed.' This will be the first stop for everyone once again. She is very smart, asks a lot of questions - especially 'why?' these days, and has learned to 'fake' cry when she does not get things that she wants immediatley. But, I love every moment of it. It may drive me to the funny farm or an early grave, but I can't resist to smile at her mumbling and big tantrums over little things. Potty training is in progress. She seems to do very well naked and her bare butt can be seen for hours on end around the Tiar house.

We have started to look at houses. It seems like the perfect solution - but causes a lot of stress. There is a lot to be done. There is a lot to look at. There are some real time wasters out there as well. There is a lot of compromise that has to be made between what we want and where we want to be. The most important thing is what is in the house - all of us together.

A few more things......

66. I prefer to clean a floor by hand rather than using a mop.

67. I love wearing sandals.

68. I lived in Hawaii for a brief time. Okay, very brief. Try three months.

69. I have never flown first class.

70. I love zesty dill pickles. I have eaten a jar the past 5 days. That would be the big jar, too.

71. I can't seem to keep my car clean. It has only gotten worse with a child.

72. I cheated in typing class in high school. I even sat in front. Mary Tunander had her hands covered when the teacher caught her looking. I never got caught.

73. I don't ever remember having detention. I did have to pick up garbage once.

74. My mom used to have my sister and I get perms when we were little. In fact, the whole fam had perms - even my dad.

75. Speaking of hair - one of the worst haircuts was the asymetrical that my mom convinced me was cool. I was in the sixth grade. It was not cool.