Wordless Wednesday

From inside the little blue bungalow,
Katie Jean

Time

Things have been more than hectic here at the Little Blue Bungalow. More than once, I've wished for extra time in the day. Just a few more minutes to finish washing the dishes, just a few more hours to finish a report for work, another hour to cuddle and read books with the kids...in general more time.

As I sit here and ponder I find myself longing to be productive. But, even sitting around I wish for more time.

I believe it isn't how much time you have, but what you accomplish in that time. However, I wonder how much I am upholding my own belief as I sit here prolonging my household duties.

Instead of complaining and dragging my feet about the four loads of laundry that need to get done, I need to tackle them head on and enjoy the extra time helping Fiona with her homework. Instead of avoiding the pile of dishes, I could make it a group project and enlist the entire family's help.

Time is what you make of it. And as my handsome, aka Keegan, is soundly sleeping on the couch I will take advantage of this time and finish a few household chores. Today, when Fiona comes home from school I can concentrate on what really matters...my kids, instead of wishing I just had more time.

From inside the little blue bungalow,
Katie Jean

Wordless Wednesday (Almost)

Most of our family and friends back in the Midwest are tired of dealing with another winter of SNOW or to many affectionately called "the white stuff". However, our family actually drove into the mountains this Saturday in search of it. (Really.)

We enjoyed a make-shift hill, well...actually a slanted parking lot near Stevens Pass for an afternoon of sledding. The kids didn't know the difference and there was much squealing and laughter from the entire family.

From inside the little blue bungalow,
Katie Jean

Wordless Wednesday

From inside the little blue bungalow,
Katie Jean

Oraganization

Honestly, there is no secret that the Little Blue Bungalow is big on warmth, but lacks the space most homes are accustomed. Having a smaller space is both a blessing and disappointment, but we tend to look at the positives of having a small home especially when it comes to cleaning.

Creative. The limited space makes our family have to get really creative about our storage as well as brutally honest about what is truly a "necessity". Early each January, Drew and I tend (well...maybe just me) to get the urge to sort and reorganize certain areas of the home.

We tend to tackle Fiona's room first as it is the spot for most of the toy storage, plus you'd be absolutely amazed at what a five year old girl "collects" in her room. Among the favorites this year...a half eaten cheese stick (oh and a moldy orange wedge!), countless McDonald toys, scraps of paper, and mystery pieces of toys.

This year's goal in organization also included rearranging her closet and cabinets to move her clothes to Fiona height. After year's of pulling outfits out for Fiona, we decided she needed to be empowered and able to access her clothes to dress herself without our help. She has been so excited to "choose" her own outfits and as a parent it has been fun to stand back and watch what clothes combination she puts together.

The best part of the organization is paring down on our "stuff". In Fiona's room alone we pulled out 5 garbage bags of things that will be donated to our local Goodwill. It is such a good feeling to know these items will be put to use by another little boy or girl and our house is now a home again...well, at least Fiona's room.

There is always so much to be done.

From inside the little blue bungalow,
Katie Jean