Oh, happy Saturday

Well, this has been a busy day. My two oldest kids started a new batch of swimming lessons this morning, so I had to get up early and get going. Doesn't sound like a big deal, but after the summer's worth of hanging out and not having to hurry often, it's been a tough week getting up early each morning, and now on a *gasp* Saturday! They had fun, though, so it was worth it. My hubby didn't want to bring the three kids to the swim lessons (I admit, it's not much fun), so he volunteered to switch and stay home and clean this morning while I was gone with the kids to our YMCA. Our Y isn't right next door, but I love it so we make the drive--about 20 minutes, maybe? So I have to give props to Brian for staying home and doing our weekly routine, also known as the "Home Blessing Hour" by Flylady. The explanation for this can be found by following this link, and going to the What is the weekly Home Blessing Hour?" section. Basically, it's your routine weekly cleaning: vacuum, dusting, sweeping, mopping, etc. I am a Flybaby, and this website has helped me tremendously in terms of getting my home and life in order, and letting me enjoy my kids and my house. (Ever feel like you can't stand being in your house one more second? And you have to get out? And you're the only one who ever cleans, so why do it? If so, check her out.) Anyway, I wanted to publicly thank him for doing all that while I was gone. I came home to a sparkly clean home, and I couldn't be happier! Thanks, Bri!

We were supposed to have some friends over for a BBQ today (Hi, Liz and Logan!), but he was sick, so they couldn't make it. We were very bummed, but we rescheduled. So now, we're sort of at a loss. You know when you have plans and then they don't work out--but everything is done and ready? Now we have all this day and nothing to do. (And since the house is already clean and there's food here, and dinner is planned...there's nothing that HAS to get done.) So I figured I'd update and let you know how happy I am to have a nice clean, organized (for the time being--hey, I've got 3 little kids) house, and a happy family to spend the day with. Plus, I figured I'd take the chance to spread the word about Flylady, and maybe help someone else to feel as happy as I do on this lovely Saturday.

Oooh, one more thing--Brian also went ahead and ordered the other two balls of Zara yarn I need for my sweater, so it should be on the way! Woohoo!! Happy day!