We actually hired someone to clean our windows.  The brother of one of James' bosses came to town with a crew of himself and two other men to do a number of people's houses, and we got a discount for it. We moved into the house 2 years ago and got new windows about then. I'm embarrassed to admit I've never washed the outside of the windows. And even most of the insides (only the big picture window in the living room).  They BADLY needed to be done and I was going to do it this spring.  Thursday was spent cleaning like crazy since we were having people come into our house–it was bad enough they were seeing filthy windows, no need to let them think I'm a slob everywhere else! My mother raised me better! (Nevermind that it was really messy and needed it–we'll blame it on the teaching! Or the kids! Nevermind that I always find other things to do then dusting the baseboards or behind the beds!) The boys were great in the morning, playing nicely while I got work done. The afternoon was a bit tougher (thus leading up to the situation where the crib broke).  That evening the guys called and asked if they could come to our place at 8 am. GLUP! Um, sure!

Friday we were up early (while the boy slept, the playing around and staying up to almost 10 wore them out!) so we could take down curtains and move all things away from the windows. The guys where in and out in less then 30 minutes–and did a GREAT job! Our windows look so clean and sparkly! REALLY brightened things up. I also took advantage of all the curtains being down to wash them and the house looked and smelled so pleasent and clean. And it was a warm day so we were outside most of the day–so each time I came home it was really nice and clean! Sadly, it didn't last. (Neither the clean nor the warmth.) No matter how hard I try, things happen (life happens!) and our house looks "lived in" = messy. And while I do try to clean up (and get the boys to help clean up) I don't spend all my time picking up after all of us.  Anyway, we'll do some tidy-up tomorrow before I leave for the day, and Tuesday will be another cleaning day.

Saturday we got to go to TWO birthday parties, both for kids named Sam. Samantha, the daughter of one of James' bosses, turned 3 and we were all invited to a party. Then we went to Samuel's First birthday party, a family from church. We all had a great time, but it sure made for a long day. How did we go from nothing for so long, to suddenly our calendar's filling up?!? Looking ahead (to a time when we could go visit my sister and get the other half of the bunkbed from her) we discovered we have ONE free weekend between now and June.  I feel like we're coming out of hibernation! Smile