Tuesday Thirteen

1.  The girls are still out of school.  The first week went by pretty quickly because we were still in Christmas prep and excitement mode.  Last week was a mixture, so days seem to drag on forever while others flew by.  This week I have a feeling is just going to drag.  They are done.  They are ready to go back and not be stuck with just each other all day.  It is going to take forever to get to Monday.

2.  Christmas decorations were taken down on Sunday.  Now once again everyone around the country is going through withdraws because the houses seem sooo empty.  Of course I don't want to put my same ol' stuff up again.  It has been the same for 2 years and I am ready for a change.  Sadly my budget isn't going to allow it so I am going to see what I can do with the stuff I currently have.  Maybe I can move stuff around and pull off a change...

3.  Cami got a hair cut.  A much needed hair cut.  I love how she looks when it is done but man I hate paying for it every 6 weeks!

4.  I am going to start calling my dog Julio.  If you can figure out why then I know you have the same guilty pleasure as me ;)

5.  I added some more flooring to my attic yesterday.  It is fantastic!  Less than 1 sheet of plywood made a world of difference.  I see more coming in the future.

6.  We have finally caught up to technology and got a Blue Ray player.  Well technically Travis got a Blue Ray...  is it bad that I don't notice that much of a difference.

7.  I spent the entire day cleaning my downstairs.... it still isn't finished.  I must say though I am happy to have my house back.  My decorations aren't what I want them to be right now but I am liking how clean my house seems without all the Christmas clutter.  I love the way Christmas decor and lights warm up the house.  Now that they are gone I am seriously ready for Spring to warm up my house.

8.  I am ready to do some serious spring cleaning!  I have cleaned out a couple of kitchen drawers and cabinets, and the drawers in my living room tables.  What a difference to open a beautiful, clean organized drawer!  Lots more to go.

9.  Called and sat on hold for 30 minutes today to find out why it is my Flex spending card company is questioning 2 charges from our account.  The first... Children's Heart, the second Murfreesboro Medical Clinic.  What?  Lady was super rude.  I have the statements and receipts for both; however, one of them doesn't have the patient name.  GRRR.  Now I have to go and get a copy to send in before they decide to cancel my Flex account.  I have 2 weeks.  Don't get me wrong it is plenty of time for me in my current situation.  If I were not lucky enough to be in my situation though.  I don't know, I just think it is wrong.

10.  I'm working on my bucket list.  Looking forward to crossing some things off that list.

11.  Winter breaking has been spoiling me.  I am not sure how I am going to go back to getting up so early again next week.  I haven't been waking up until after 8 this whole time!  Fantastic!

12.  Travis got an iPad for Christmas which means I get his hand me down Kindle.  It is on my list of things to do to figure out how to use it.  I never wanted one.  I love the feel of a book in my hands.  BUT, you can buy new releases cheaper on the kindle....  I guess I am going to give it a try.  It will not replace my love of a nice hard back book in my hands though.

13.  We are now down to a couple of days left for winter break.  I am trying to figure out what we are going to do to have fun the rest of the week.  Mykenzie's BFF is spending the night tonight and we are all going bowling in the morning.  I want to take the girls to see the new Narnia movie this week too.  Other than that I'm not sure, I am sure we can come up with something though.