Hot mess

After a good playground date and time well spent digging and playing this morning in a very wet sandbox, all you need is an apple and your skivvies to unwind.

From this point forward, I'll keep a swimsuit and a change of clothes in the diaper bag should we encounter any other wet and/or messy places that need our attention.

This is the life.

Getting ready

One by one, I'm getting things checked off my list.  Yesterday afternoon, after much deliberation and Internet searching, I ordered our double stroller.  It's the Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller (see picture below) in the Zurich color combination.  Madelyn and I discussed it and we decided she would ride in front while Brother rode in the back.  At least, that's the plan for now. 

For a long time, I thought I wanted the double BOB.  I LOVE our single BOB and have been so happy with it.  But, after having a double BOB for a weekend and realizing how massive it is (It barely fit in the trunk of my Outback wagon!), I started to move away from the double BOB.  Plus, for what the double BOB costs, I'm not sure I could get all my money's worth out of it.  So, the Graco stroller it is!

My hairdresser laughed at me the other night and informed me that I'm definitely nesting.  I found a floor cleaner for the tile and have mopped several times.  Am finally almost at peace with all the tile on our first floor.  Griff installed the shelves in Brother's closet last night.  They look great!  He designed and built them even better than what I initially requested!  (Today, he'll do Madelyn's closet as well.)  Brother's nightstand from IKEA arrived and is assembled.  I just might be able to bring a baby home to this room.  Oh, and at least one of the car seats will be installed this weekend so that if "Thundercats are go!" we'll be street legal.







And, now I must go show my paws and play helicopter or balls on the stairs with Madelyn and Daddy.  Yes, we play on the steps.  I guess I'm a little more relaxed than I used to be.  :)

Anderson, Anderson, & Anderson

Last Friday was my last official day at Pura Vida.  It was supposed to have been the previous week but they asked me to stay on a little longer so I committed to one extra week.  After a short and fast weekend, including several WONDERFUL Mother's Day get togethers with family, I started my new job at Anderson, Anderson, & Anderson on Monday.

For those of you who don't know, I have taken on the full time role as VP of Household Operations and presently supervise one individual.  We're staffing up within the next 30 days though and I'll be adding a second supervisee before too long.  We may have to apply for a trade name change because Anderson, Anderson, Anderson, and Anderson is just too long.  Perhaps, Anderson & Co?  I'm just not sure.

Our transition has gone well.  Monday was a long day which included a 3-1/2 hour nap by Madelyn that I cut off at 430P.  But, we've had a good week and are developing our new routine.  Yes, our new routine will be adjusted as the newest Anderson comes on board but hopefully I'm helping to make Madelyn's adjustment that much easier.  And, in spite of the increased noise, I think Griff even enjoys having us around.