I think I’ve mentioned how much I really like my aprons because they sort of give me this homemaking energy and I seem to get a ton done when I have one on (hmm I should be wearing one now)!

But I had been having a bit of an issue trying to accomplish serious cleaning with the ones I had. For kitchen cleaning they were kind of okay but having the strings of my apron drag across the toilet (that never happened but I sure did imagine it) as I’m cleaning was a horrific vision that kept me from wearing one when I deep cleaned.

Instead I just mussied up lots of outfits. Casual duds but nevertheless…

Rereading my Speed Cleaning(Yes go on and sneer at me. I often read homemaking, organizing, cleaning, and cookbooks for pleasure. Old ones too.) I studied Jeff Campbell’s diagram of the cleaning apron. Then I went to his website and studied the actual thing online. I decided it was too expensive and shut down the browser. Then I reopened it. Then I closed it. Then I thought about it all day. Then I called their offices. Then I decided I didn’t want the logo on my cleaning apron. Then the very nice customer service rep. told me I could get it without the logo. Then I decided my daughter needed one too. But then her’s would cost as much as mine. So I scrapped the idea. Then I thought… “she doesn’t help me with cleaning anyway”.

So I placed my order and 2 months later I couldn’t be happier. I stock my red (favorite color after chartreuse) apron with sprays, brushes, and rags and get to work).

Next on my list is one of these…

I search so you don’t have to… Nice motto don’t you think?

There is a lot of lovely stuff on the internet (and not so lovely).

Another lovely site I found (roundabout from another site) is the Simple Woman’s Daybook.

Of course the Victorian or what have you woman writing at her morning table (for at what other hour would a woman be so engaged in time’s past?) caught my eye and made me smile.

It is one of those linkadoo thingys (the word escapes me right now)  where you share with bloggers around the globe on a specific topic. This particular topic is the kind that cause you to stop and think over your days.

You partake by giving answers once a week to a series of questions about your day and linking back to the main site.

This is the kind of…linkydo thingy for the thoughtful woman with a hint of the nostalgic and romance in her.  You enjoy long walks and reading.  Scents remind you of times and places.  And you cry at the end of Anne of Green Gables… or cheer. Okay I made the last three sentences up. You can find out more here=> Simple Woman’s Daybook

Today was the last day of my husbands vacation.

It’s been wonderful.

He has turned everything he and our daughter do together into a game.

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Walks

Washing Dishes

Cleaning Rooms (yes they do this)

Potty Time

Tooth Brushing Time

Getting Dressed

Bathtime

Cooking (amazing they cook big meals together)

Shopping

She is sooo happy.

She is three.

The energy is almost more than I can bear.

Tomorrow it’s just mommy…

and I cannot compete.

p.s. – Happy New Year