The Little Things

I know that usually it's the little things that mean the most, and I totally agree. However, today it's the little things that are irritating the crap out me. My intention was to start the major organization, overhaul of the house today. See, I want the house in "ready to move" order. No, we are not moving, but I SO WANT TO! In my head, I have a vision of what it means to be ready to move, but I have quite a few days left in November, so that's a topic for a later post. The little things around the house drive me crazy. The little pieces that don't seem to ever stay in their home, the random piles, stuff on the counter.... oh my gosh, it gives me hives just thinking about it.
Here are a few areas in my house right now that need an overhaul:

Ok well my kitchen doesn't always look like this, but right now it does and it's driving me crazy!

The backyard: the kids have so much stuff out there, it's insane- and EVERYWHERE. It looks like the dollar store threw up all over- minus the big stuff, which is mostly turned over. Needs to change people!

This one kills me- this is the top of the fridge. Yes, that's Santa and Mrs Claus.

And that's Goof Off ^^

What the heck?

This is right next to the fridge- there is just crap all over.

Yeah, this one isn't small- this is our "Harry Potter closet". It is our ONLY closet, besides the ones in the bedrooms. No kidding- NO STORAGE in this stupid house. This is a major project that needs to be taken care of yesterday.

But you see.... these little things that are driving me crazy and are needed to be taken care of, were over shadowed by other little things. Little things that made today, great.

We started the day off with a cozy, rainy, gloomy looking morning, which I happen to LOVE. We went to church and had an awesome service. Honoring our veterans and learning about God's grace is not a bad way to start your morning. I do have to say though, that church was overflowing with BRAND new babies. Seriously, they were invading and I was having a hard time standing my ground (you know: NOT having any more kids), plus the girl next to us had a brand new, adorable baby boy and I think she was as skinny as Delaney- God was really testing me on my grace in that moment. Just sayin'. After church, we went to have breakfast at my parent's house where we played with the keyboard (I rocked Amazing Grace and The Star Spangled Banner) and then watched the kids dance to a Led Zeppelin RECORD, yes that's right, vinyl y'all!

When we got home, the kids went to sleep, I went to Kohl's with my mom for some shopping and when I got home, it was still cloudy, the kids were just getting up, I read the new US Weekly and watched my man, Brian Urlacher, kick some Lion butt.

(That's not Brian Urlacher, but that was the final score:)

 Delaney played with her babies, Brody played with his trains, they played with each other and the dogs were right there in the middle of it.

So you see, even though I have all these little things hanging over my head right now, I know that I

was supposed to ignore those today and be grateful for the little moments that I had with my family today. What a nice Sunday!

Btw... those irritating little things, WILL be taken care of soon!

That's what I love about Sundays...

Sundays are pretty much my favorite day of the week. I love going to church as a family. Delaney and Brody can hardly wait to get in the door of their class. Delaney walks in and says, "Hello everybody! It's me! Delaney Grace Mikkelson! What are you guys doing?" Usually one of the wonderful volunteers at Pantano Christian Church, has some play-doh all prepared for little miss social. Last week I reminded her that I needed to put her name tag on her and she said, "No Mommy, that's okay, just let the church lady do it. You just go to the weddin' church (that's what she calls the big church)". She has no separation issues. Brody is just as eager to get in his class. Eric take him and says that he stands at the door and bangs on it til he gets in!
After church, I get Delaney, Eric gets Brody and we meet in the courtyard where we usually see Nana and Granddaddy. We either eat breakfast there or we go home and have a big breakfast there....

After church every week, the kids walk up the stairs with Nana and Granddaddy and wave at us from the top floor, then they come down on the elevator.... what can I say?? Delaney is a little OCD.

Last Sunday we went to my parent's house to eat breakfast.

Delaney having a cinnamon roll

My big boy.

Granddaddy and the kids playing ball

They love riding around in the wagon.

After breakfast, we went home, the kids took a nap and then we went looking for flowers to plant!

Today, we didn't go to church because Brody has an awful cough (which we think is allergies) and we didn't want to freak out the church staff, so we skipped it. Instead, we went to the zoo! This was the first time we didn't bring the stroller or the wagon. We let the kids just walk and they were awesome!

Brody at the entrance... yes I am aware he only has one shoe on. Thank goodness we found it right away. Damn crocs.

Delaney chillin'

Brody was so excited to see everything!

Brody and Eric checking out the elephants.

Sigh.....

They look so old!

Eric and Delaney sharing some Dippin Dots.

Can you tell she thinks he hung the moon:)

There they are. My 3 year old and my almost 2 year old, just walking through the zoo.

We got home today and the kids went right to sleep and now we are heading over to my parents to visit with MY grandparents and have dinner.

I love Sundays.