Daily project

I have decided to start having a daily project. Just something that I want to get done for the day. Today my project was to get my computer up and running and rearrange the furniture in this room (my bedroom). I haven't completely gotten everything arranged how I want it yet; but it is functional for tonight. I guess I'll have to finish today's project tomorrow. But that's ok, because I've already gotten a head start on tomorrow's project which is washing all the dirty clothes (and the "questionable" ones), folding, ironing, hanging up, and putting them in drawers. For those of you who really know me well, you know that this project is not as simple as it may seem. I have no problem washing and eventually folding clothes. However, I also have no problem keeping them in the baskets or piled on the floor until I am ready to wear them and digging through them all. And, I only have time to do laundry every couple weeks. So, I already had about 3 loads, stayed with my mom for 11 days when my dad passed which added like 4 because I just lumped everything I took together and washed it all whether it had been worn or not, plus 2 loads of towels and one load of sheets. FUN STUFF!!! I still have 2 loads and sheets to wash and like 2 loads waiting to be folded. Tomorrow's gonna be an adventure! I'll let you know how it goes!

PS) I did get brownies made today with Elisabeth! We didn't even start them until after 10! They should be cool now an dready to eat. That will be a good snack while we are watching Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets....for the second time today...technically third; we watched it at 1am this morning!!!!!

My new computer!!

So, last week I took my federal income tax return and put some of it towards a computer. I was in desperate need. So I got a pretty nice widescreen HP laptop. I love it. I actually took official possession of it today. A friend of mine (thanks Dave!) installed all the software for me, and the internet people came and hooked up that stuff so I am now on-line. Yay!! I think I'm going to become like Delilah and blog a lot! I just hope my blog becomes as popular as her's is. :) Actually, I really don't care if I'm the only one who ever reads my blog. Whether people read it or not doesn't bother me. I still enjoy writing. I now have to get a more comfortable computer chair!

Anyways....as most of you probably know, my dad passed away on March 11. The whole family has been taking it pretty hard. It was completely unexpected. He collapsed at church after the service while talking to friends. There was a paramedic on scene who did awesome starting CPR and doing everything possible. We are pretty sure it was a heart attack since his family has history of heart problems. We really stuck together as a family during it and did all the planning together; which I think was best for all of us. Thank you to everyone who sent cards, flowers, and came to calling hours and the funeral. Keep us in your prayers. It is still a hard adjustment for all of us. Elisabeth hasn't been taking it completely well. Some days are better than others. She had gotten into the habit of when she was mad at me to call grandpa at work, or home, or where ever he was so she could tattle on me. She still occasionally cries for him (like she is doing right now). She doesn't fully grasp the concept of death, and heaven, and that it is permanent. We're working on it and staying consistent in what we tell her.

Well, I have a lot of housework and laundry to do today. Fun stuff. Plus I'm rearranging a few rooms. Today is pretty much my only chance to do all of it with work. I stayed with my mom for over a week after my dad died, so my house got completely neglected. Today I found a dead spider who found his way into a tupperware bowl that had fallen on the floor and couldn't get out. Oh the joys. Well, more blogging to come. I can be more consistent now (hopefully) that I have the time (kinda, sometimes) and ability to be on the computer. Let me know how everyone has been doing! Bye!