room by room

I still feel like I haven't caught my breath. My house continues to be a project, room by room. Today I tackled the toy room (thanks Arianne for your help!), and hung up a few pictures (thanks Leslie!). Yesterday it was the laundry room and my closet. Still to be organized is my bathroom, boys' room, more cleaning (I have not vacummed, done bathrooms or floors since we moved in), and fold/hang up Isaac's clothing. This move has been very challenging. Whether it is having more kids to take care of, a bigger home, Jared gone to California, more house projects incomplete, or I am burnt out...this task seems to be taking much longer than usual. 

I think I actually CARE about this home, versus my last rental. I want to take time to decorate, pick out the right areas to put things, and declutter as much as possible.  I enjoyed browsing at Hobby Lobby today. There are so many different

 genres for decor, especially in the kitchen. Do I do something with red accents? Roosters? Fat chefs? Grapes? Vases? I also need a new bedding for our bedroom. The Pottery Barn Serape duvet makes me want to vomit now. I am so sick of looking at it! I need something fresh. I am thinking green tones. Or, is it b/c we are enjoying a spring/summer season that green appeals? My

 back hurts from holding my chunky Isaac all night long. My dishes are still waiting for me, and I have yet to talk to Jared all day long b/c of conflicting schedules! His schedule is: leave Tuesday morning, fly back Sat night. My goal is to have this house picked up, a bit more decor put up, and clean by Saturday! I can do it! 

Here are some pics to finally post: 

My kitchen BEFORE and DURING unpacking:

Today: (we got in a new skylight to brighten up the room up top)

The packers from our move in Maryland used SO MUCH packing paper....6-10 sheets per shoe, or how about these sippy cup lids or beanie? Those do not require packing paper! Boxes and boxes full of that paper...out of control. So, how did my piano break from all this precaution?

Isaac is standing up with my hands when he gets upset. I love to see those legs wobble. He looks so much like Wesley at this age. He is not rolling over yet, which is perfect for plopping him down on the couch or chair. We are still figuring out the sleeping thing at night.  I love this stage where he is finding his fist to suck on, or sleeps soundly in his carseat while shopping. 

To be continued...it's midnight and Austin is running a fever, so it may be a long night for mama!