Calling it a pretty good day..

For the past week or two I feel like no matter what I can't get caught up. Whether it's laundry, dishes, grocery shopping, cleaning house, paying bills, etc, etc... I can't catch up. I know a lot comes from having a baby around all day, but also 2 little girls that find it fun to play dress up in EVERY article of clothing they own plus their dress up clothes, and then leave them on their bedroom floor doesn't help. I can't tell what's "really dirty" or not by the end of the day. Today was no different. But I vowed to keep trucking. Carter arrived at 6:45am with a fever and snotty nose which meant no grocery trip this morning, or taking Gunnar to school, so my Mom took him. He got better as the day went on though. I did manage the dishes, 2loads of laundry, and the remaining laundry that needed put away, some bills, vacuuming. The kids rooms didn't get touched which means they were a mess. By the time I picked Gunnar up I was beat. Then he proceeds to tell me he was on red today for using markers when he wasn't supposed to. I was so mad instantly. I've been trying so hard to be patient with the kids but getting in trouble at school is not allowed. I didn't say anything to him and when I got home the note said he didn't raise his hand before talking and using the markers. I opted to just sit and think about the situation, which is soooo not me. I would usually have a blown a gasket by now. But later he asked to play xbox360 and I told him no tv, no video games for getting in trouble. he took the punishment well. But about 20 minutes later I get a phone call from the principle saying that he recived a note from Gunnars teacher stating he was a excellent student that did all his work and whatever he was asked to do. And that it isn't often kindergartner's push to do well like he does. I was so happy to hear the report. I felt we both we're being awarded by God for my change in response to his bad behavior. So there's the first good news of the day. Secondly, Lily did excellent at dance class-no meltdowns today! She danced through the whole class time without coming out crying or sitting down refusing to dance, like she's down the past 2 weeks. Regretting having to go to Walmart after 7pm I sucked it up and went. I went through the toy isle to browse to see if they had the one toy Lily really wants for xmas and if it was low on stock. It was so I got it. But while browsing I found the Barbie Diamond Castle carriage & horse on sale for $20. I was shocked because yesterday in Blooming ton it was $44.50. Molly is sooo in love with Barbie Diamond castle. I got her the movie & a dress up outfit for her bday this weekend and I know she's getting the actual Barbie's for xmas. So thirdly I got a HUGE steal on a xmas present-YAY. Last but defiantly not least when I got home the kids were in bed and when I went in to kiss them goodnight their rooms were spotless. OMG-SPOTLESS. Kevin had them clean their rooms when I was at the store. And he cleaned up the kitchen from dinner and took out the trash, and carried in all my groceries. What a wonderful husband! TY TY TY TY TY TY TY TY TY TY TY TY TY TY love you lots!! So all in all it was a pretty good day.....