wednesday—speed dust, mop, and vacuum
June 30, 2010 by Stephanie · Leave a Comment
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Don’t look now, but the week is flying by. It’s the last day of the month—-how’d you do? Are you set for the Fourth?
Today:
decorate for 4th of July
overheard at the pool:
Q: Why can’t your nose be 12 inches long?
A: because then it’d be a foot!
Tuesday, day 180
June 29, 2010 by Stephanie · Leave a Comment
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How’s summer treating you so far? We’ve been trying to keep pretty busy. I have a bunch of mommy-guilt because I was pregnant last summer and didn’t stray very far from the couch. The big kids certainly learned how to be self-sufficient, though!
Have you looked to see if your local Century/Cinemark movie theaters offer a $1 movie special for the summer? It’s a great way to soak up the air conditioning!
Today:
firm up all details for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday
let the kids go wild decorating for the Fourth
Monday!
June 28, 2010 by Stephanie · Leave a Comment
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Happy Monday to you!
Do a weekend recovery quickly and get on with your day. Write down a list of 5 things per kid that they need to accomplish throughout the day and check off. I always give my kids a freebie, like “eat breakfast.” There’s no way that they aren’t going to eat breakfast, and it’s just as satisfying to kids as it is for adults to cross items off a list.
Today:
firm up plans for the Fourth
If you want the rainbow, you’re going to have to put up with the rain. — Dolly Parton
the weekend:days 177 & 178
June 26, 2010 by Stephanie · Leave a Comment
177 & 178
Hooray for the weekend!
I hope you’ve got some fun planned. We do. I’ve got a bit of work to tackle, but I should be done by mid-day Saturday.
yay!
If you’re out in the yard, tend to a few small things that need it, but only if it doesn’t take away from having fun. Grab a handful of weeds, trim a branch or two, and water the vegetables—that kind of thing. If you’re feeling ambitious, look over your punch list and see if there’s anything you can cross off with only a few minutes worth of work.
I’m always amazed at how easy it is to touch up the paint trim. Once I dig out the paint can, I can get quite a bit done in no time flat, yet I’m a horrendous procrastinator and so I don’t.
I really should though.
huh.
maybe next weekend.
This weekend:
have fun!
keep up with the daily 7
squeeze in a family meeting
He who does not get fun and enjoyment out of every day needs to reorganize his life. – George Matthew Adams
Friday fun day
June 25, 2010 by Stephanie · Leave a Comment
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Happy Friday!
We crammed more into this week than we have in a very. long. time. The kids are absolutely exhausted, but in a good way. I love seeing the sun-kissed cheeks and the skinned knees, and the dirt-caked feet. I love summer!
until about the end of July. ask me what I feel then… 
Today:
catch up on anything you’ve been neglecting
PROM your inbox and tidy up your desk/computer area. file the bill and paycheck stubs properly.
the 175th day of the year
June 24, 2010 by Stephanie · Leave a Comment
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It’s Thursday already! Man, this week is just flying by. I’m happy to report that we are now fully relaxed and in summer mode. It took a few days for the kids to remember how to be around each other all day long, but they are now playing nicely and we’re having a ball. I’m so glad. We’re also spending more time outdoors than in, which means the house isn’t getting quite as destroyed as it did during Winter Break when it rained for 16 days straight.
woo hooo!!
Today:
run errands. I’m hitting up the drug store, the post office, and need to get a wedding gift (they already have a crockpot… sigh)
when was the last time you changed the linens?
call a good friend you’ve been neglecting and catch up
middle of the week Wednesday
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Happy Wednesday! I hope your week is going really well, and that you are having fun and feeling productive. Yesterday we picked a bathroom to thoroughly clean. Tackle another one today. Change out the bathmats, scrub whatever grout lines need it, and bleach the toilet.
Today:
pick another bathroom to thoroughly clean
day 173, it’s Tuesday!
June 22, 2010 by Stephanie · 6 Comments
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I’ve got news! I don’t have a subscription to Publisher’s Weekly (you have to pay, and I’m terribly cheap), but saw this through a Google Alert, which means the news is “out there,” and I can share it with all of you!
By Publishers Lunch
NYT bestselling author MAKE IT FAST, COOK IT SLOW Stephanie O’Dea’s TOTALLY TOGETHER, an organizational planner for busy families, [...] at Berkley, for publication in 2011 [...]
Ta Da!
Thank you so much to each and every one of you for your love, support, and kindness.
Now I’ve got to edit!
Today:
play outside in the water
thoroughly clean the most-used bathroom–break out the bleach and scrub brush.
Monday, day 172
June 21, 2010 by Stephanie · Leave a Comment
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Happy Monday! I hope all of the dads in your life had a great day yesterday. We had a fantastic weekend—lots of outdoor and family time. One really good thing about being out of the house for most of the day is that the house stays much cleaner than when we’re all at home!
Today:
PROM the outdoor area—tool shed, gardening area, swim stuff, sand toys, etc.
If it’s not fun, you’re not doing it right. –Bob Basso
Father’s Day Weekend
June 19, 2010 by Stephanie · Leave a Comment
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I hope all the dads in your life have a wonderful day!
this weekend:
keep up with the daily 7
cater to dad
take out the garbage
try not to roll your eyes too awful much…
