I stayed home from church with the boys yesterday because all of our colds seem to have turned into annoying coughs. Yet despite our constant winter illnesses, I am just happy to be alive today. The sun is finally shining and not in a deceptive, it's still freezing cold outside way. We broke out the bikes and stroller and wandered around the cult-a-sac a few times, stopping to talk to and pet every doggie and kitty we found. I turned the heater down and cracked open all the windows. I figure it's time to air out the house. It feels great to have fresh air circulating around.
To top off this beautiful day, I'm well on my way to an organized house. I've more or less caught up with most of the main floor and upstairs projects (drawers, closets, toy room) and now just have the dreaded office to face. We took a big load to the DI, our garbage can is full, and we have a big pile of recycling ready to take to the bin (in Weber County, mind you. What is wrong with Davis County? Not one recycling bin. I just don't get it.) I started sorting out a couple of files in the office and was able to get rid of more than I thought I would, but it's still a daunting task that I need hours to tackle. So I have the office and then a little more deep cleaning items like blinds, windows and baseboards...And eventually I'll make my way to the garage and shed too. It feels good to be a little more caught up though.
Unfortunately, the routine is not even close to being set. Daylight savings time has thrown everything off for awhile. My kids don't want to go to bed on time, they sleep in (which would normally be a welcome change) but then Preston's not ready for his morning nap. Maybe he's outgrowing two naps. I can't remember when that happens, but for sure things are off. I finally gave up today and let Preston be a little grumpy until after lunch so I could for sure count on one good nap. Hopefully that will help balance things back out a little bit. So Preston and Anthony are both asleep at the same time and Dylan is watching a movie (for the first time today...I'm working on keeping the TV off except during specific times) and I have a little break to chill, let the Motrin try to take care of this headache and reflect on the day.
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For recycling, just FYI, there a cardboard recycling bin that is almost always full down by King Elementary and then at the dump (a glorious place I never knew existed until a few weeks ago) there are a bunch of recycling bins. To get to the dump, go all the way to the end of Hill Field Road, turn east, Go towards that Wal-Mart up there, watching for the "DUMP" sign, it'll be a left. However, I have my doubts about recycling bins located AT the DUMP in a Republican state... seems a little dicey. Not that I've ever recycled here in Utah, but it's just $5 to dump out a huge van load of unusual undonatable junk. Sorry environment, my garage gets very messy.
Good to know. Cardboard is often a big portion of the recycling we have. I'll have to check it out and see how "full" it really is. I happen to be an environmentally responsible Republican, but it does seem an odd location for a recycling bin.
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