Ten on Tuesday..er..Thursday

1. What is your cleaning style like?

Before I was working this job...I vacuumed 2 times/week. Dusted weekly. Scrubbed floors weekly. Scrubbed kitchen floor 2 times/week.

Now? Hah. I feel really pathetic. In fact...I've actually shed tears in fear that I'm a bad wife. That was when I realized that I was sleep deprived and acting like a crazy-woman.

So now? I sweep and vacuum 1/week. I do chlorox wiping down of the bathrooms weekly. And then I do one GOOD cleaning (meaning rubber gloves & bucket) every 2 weeks.

It's not like we're ever home anyways! (Can you tell I still feel guilty about my decrease in cleaning?)
2. What is your favorite thing to add to an outfit to take it from casual to classy?
Some heels & a necklace.

3. Do you like stormy weather?
Love love love love love love LOVE it!

It NEVER STORMS OR RAINS HERE. We go MONTHS without rain sometimes. I start acting like those crazy people stranding in the desert when I see rain falling out of the sky

"WATERRRRRR!!!"

Now that we have grass & a garden..I'm seriously considering "rainwater harvesting" when monsoon season hits. Our water bill is going to be off-the-hoooook this month! $$$$$$$$

4. What is your favorite cold treat on a hot day?
Definitely a margarita (lime with a salt-rimmed glass).

Or a mojito with fresh mint leaves from our garden.

Or my Mom's rhubarb slush.

I love cold treats...I can't choose! It's 86 here today...so I'm in summer-mode at this moment.

5. What is your favorite warm treat on a cold day?
I like breakfast of oatmeal with pumpkin in it. With bananas & raisins on top. It warms my soul.

Also....coffee with frothy milk, enjoyed while sitting by the fire.

6. Who is your favorite animated character?
Stewy from "Family Guy".

Is there anything better than a cynical infant?
7. What do you keep your jewelry in?
A jewelry box.

8. Do any of the rooms in your house have a theme?
Just the kitchen - and it's wine-themed. Other than that...things need to be very neutral or I start feeling uneasy...
9. Do you watch any interior design TV shows – if so, what is your favorite?
Kind of! Not sooo much "interior design" -- but I love Holmes on Homes, and many of the shows from the DIY network. I used to LOATHE this stuff...but now...it's one of my 1st picks to walk.

Also...I DVR International House Hunters.

10. When was the last time you did something risk-taking?

Planting grass in AZ is a risk. It's pretty much bound to shrivle up and die.

Wow, do I ever live on the wild side.....

I am NOT a risk-taker. At all.

ABC

We are home from a wonderful, extended-weekend-getaway to Omaha. It was filled with family, relaxations, and greatness. I will do a more detailed recap on it soon! In the meantime, I'm doing this ABC bit that I stole from my cousin 's blog! Also, no -- I did not get switched to days. Trust me, I would've told the entire world and screamed it from roof-tops if I did. A. Age: 22, but that will change on Sunday. B. Bed size: King C. Chore you dislike: Cleaning the shower - especially dealing with hard-water stains. Lime away=ouch D. Dogs: Really really really really really dislike. Really dislike. Sorry. I could do a post in itself about my dislike for canines. E. Essential start to your day: Bowl of oatmeal/or cereal with bananas. Or fruit F. Favorite color: Greeen G. Gold or silver: Definitely silver. H. Height: 5'4'' - Sometimes I lie & say 5'5''. Some people lie about their weight, age, haircolor...I lie about my height. I...

Currently - May edition

I haven't blogged much - but the last time I did one of these, Maddy was 9 months old. It's really fun looking back on the things that were "stressors" to me at that time. Prior to that - my currently post was a pregnancy edition. So here goes May 2022. Maddy is almost a 15-month old and summer has set ablaze here in Tucson. Reading : I really wish I had a better answer for this one, but I have not been the best about reading lately. The only book I'm reading is "How to talk to your kids so they'll listen and listen so they'll talk". It is really good. Most of the book is geared more to school-aged kids, in my opinion. But it highlights some great communication skills with children to help them trust you as a parent to be open and honest. Eating: All the smoothies. It has been getting really hot here - and every day when we get home from our stroller run I make a smoothie for Maddy with whole milk, Fage, and fruit - and then a smoothie for...

Pandemic Pregnancy

Dearest Sebastian, This will be a more sobering letter, but I don't think I can write about my pregnancy without addressing the big elephant in the room. I write this letter to you in grave hopes that by the time you're old enough to read these letters, COVID-19 is something you read about in your history books. However, by the time you're taking history classes, I am sure you won't have textbooks. I'm sure some robot will tell you about it. I hope that you go to a busy, bustling school with activities, contact sports, and choir. (all things that currently don't exist). I hope you had a childhood where you could play tag. (currently banned). I hope you have school pictures where you are making faces at the camera that is not hidden behind a mask. But given the current state, your mama is not so sure what kind of world she is bringing you into. At this point, all I can tell you is that I promise your Dad and I will travel with you and make life as special as w...

Lisa's Yarns said…

Don't ever feel like a bad wife! Your cleaning schedule is totally acceptable - esp when you are really not home very much!

I hope that the grass survives - but i am sure it will. Where there is a will, there's a way!!

March 18, 2011 at 4:21 AM

Marlys said…

I used to clean every week, too, but with just two of us at home, I do it every 2 weeks and sometimes 3! It takes adjusting but now I enjoy the schedule! You can tell by your comments that you are a true Midwestern child! Hope the rains come! I heard that southern CA was to get some this weekend so I hope they reach you, too!

March 18, 2011 at 6:08 AM

Unknown said…

Shed the guilt, Abby. Your house sounds cleaner than 99% of the population :)

I love rhubarb slush. Can you grow rhubarb in your neat new backyard?

And, I looooovvvve House Hunters International.

March 18, 2011 at 7:21 AM

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