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I've tried several others and find that the fit of these are the best for my skinny girl. Compared to the other prefolds that we own, I feel these are the softest. :-) The size small has lasted me 2 years and are still in great condition! I will be placing those up for sale here soon. :-)

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Mother's Day

It's Mother's Day and I hope that all the mother's out there that read my blog, and honestly would be surprised at this point if there is anyone reading, had a wonderful Mother's Day. I did get to sleep in. I still was rudely woken by my 3 yr old and 2 yr old. Michael rushed in and jumped on me while Madalynn decided to take it upon herself to sneak a nursing session in before mommy even had her eyes opened. Then it was announced to me that it was 10 o'clock. I'm never one for sleeping too far past 8 so this amazed me. Once I woke, I was giddy with anticipation. I was positive that my husband, Joe, had done something special for me. He had acted all suspicious like Friday night. It had seemed like he was trying to push me into bed so he could bring in my gift. I've been telling him for at least a month now that I really want a Kindle or Skylanders on Wii. I got neither one. In fact, I didn't get "Happy Mother's Day" from him. I had to tell my children to come give me cuddles. I haven't pointed out that he didn't even mention to say anything. I did give him a hard time about not even a card. He tried saying that he didn't have time and was with me the entire weekend. As nicely as I could, I pointed out that was just not true. Friday afternoon, he took our boys to go get sand for the new sand box while I drove a friend up north. We were apart for most of the afternoon. He could have easily stopped by and got something. But, he just doesn't think of these things. I think that's what hurts more. Not that I get something, but that it just seems like he doesn't think of me. I think of him. I make sure that on Father's day he gets a card and something else from both the kids and me. I make sure he gets something for his birthday. I make sure he get presents from the kids on Christmas. I make sure he gets something on Valentine's Day. I think of him always and he hardly thinks of me. I know completely that this is something that I need to address with him. I shouldn't feel like he doesn't think of me. That I mean nothing to him. Just the person who stays home with his children and raise them so he doesn't have to do any of it.
I know I probably sound very resentful. I try not to be. I try my hardest to remember that he's not perfect and be thankful for the good things he brings to the table. He works hard. I don't ever have to worry about money. I don't ever have to worry about him just up and quitting his job. He has a good heart.
He did make up for his lacking by keeping the kids home with him while I went out and did some shopping by myself. That was very nice. I enjoyed it so much more than I realized I would. I was actually a little afraid of going by myself. It seems a little silly now. lol
So, from now on, I think I'll just not expect anything and just request some me time.

The day in the life of a FlyBaby.

LOL ok so I didn't have any other idea on what to name this post. I haven't been great at continuing to follow FlyLady. I knew it was going to take time get into a good routine and keep me going, but it seems that basically I need to start over, which I'm not. So, the idea of post it notes everywhere is probably a good idea. So, I went and bought some over the weekend and will get them going. I will also continue on from were I left off with FlyLady. Today, I will shine my sink, post sticky notes to keep me on tract, and work on a hot spot for 15 minutes. I will do all days 1-6 and then look at day 7.

FlyLady Day 6 Hot Spots

Day 6 is Hot Spots.
A hot spot is an area that if left unattended will gradually take over. Clutter attracts clutter. I have found this to be so true! 
I currently have 2 hot spots. My desk and my dining room table. The desk tends to get mailed piled on it and any sewing project i want to work on. The table gets anything and almost everything piled on it. 
Today, we are to set our timers for 2 minutes and work on a hot spot. It doesn't have to be finished. You just need to work on it for 2 minutes. This might be a little more difficult for me. I'm one of those people that if I can't finish it, then what is the point in starting it in the first place. Its something I need to overcome. This should help me reteach myself this habit.
I think for today I will use my 2 minutes on the desk.


Of course, I still need to keep my sink shiny, dress to shoes, explore the big tent, and keep positive thoughts going. :-) These have been the easier days for me. 


Oh, but I've honestly not posted any notes all of the place. I haven't been to the store yet. 

FlyLady Day 5 Nagging Thoughts

Day 5 is all about addressing those nagging thoughts that are in one's head. 
What you are supposed to do is confront them by writing down the negative thought and how you are going to overcome such thought.
My one and only negative thought is that I won't keep up with it. I will quit. That is partly why I've started to blog about my journey with FlyLady. It helps to keep accountable for it. I feel as though I have to blog about each day. 
So far it is working.

FlyLady Day 4

Day 4 with FlyLady just consists of keeping up with what you've already have done, but start posting post it notes everywhere to keep you on track. Now, first off, I don't own any post it notes. Plus, I feel this is ridiculous, but I am willing to give it a shot. 


So, putting post it notes on my shopping list. 


As for everything else, I'm finding it quite easy to keep up with the getting dressed head to toe every morning. It does feel good to put some make up on. I've honestly been enjoying it. Its almost like a a little pampering session for myself every morning. I'd like to start waking though before everyone else so I can just have this time to myself in the morning in peace and quiet. 
As for keeping my sink shiny, well, that's a little different. It seems that I can not convince my room mate (we have someone living with us currently) to follow the rule of not leaving dishes in the sink. Heck, I can't even convince said person to wash her own dishes. Its really quite frustrating and I just haven't realized it till I started following FlyLady on how much this room mate is causing me extra work instead of being a help. Its something I'm going to have to address, but for now, I am feeling confident with it all.

Flylady Day 3

I'm now on Day 3 with Flylady. Of course, its keeping up with what was already started. Keeping your sink shiny and dressing from head to toes. I even put on make up today. 
Today is to start exploring the FlyLady Big Tent Group. I have no clue what it is about or what I'll find in it. You have to create an account for it.
So that is exactly what I am doing. I am exploring the group. First step I'm taking is to set up a profile and then I'll start exploring. 


I am really enjoying FlyLady. She is teaching me a lot and is helping to relieve some of my stress. I am sure it will only get better as time goes.


www.bigtent.com


I am now setting to fully explore BigTent and will report back.