So we’ve been here over a week, and life is still pretty much crazy. So crazy that it took TWO DAYS after I got internet to blog for you guys.
We’re slowly adding the appliances to this place that we want to make our lives as easy as possible. Our first purchase was the water softener because this place has an AMAZING amount of rust. My fingernails were turning orange.
And that would be because they are constantly emerged in dishwater.
Because, see, another purchase we would like to make is a portable dishwasher. But no one on Craigslist is willing to part wth theirs. And a new one is more expensive that we’d like. Josh toyed with the idea of buying a used regular dishwasher (a few people will part with theirs, becuase they’re the fancy type who upgrade to stainless steel) but a look under the kitchen sink made him rethink that idea. The pipes are not as friendly as they were at our last apartment.
But honestly, I’d rather buy a DRYER than a dishwasher right now.
So that’s what’s keeping my busy right now – handwashing dishes, hanging load after load of laundry (I AM allowed a clothesline here, at least), and, of course, sweeping, sweeping, sweeping the hardwood floors. Starry-eyed as I was about these beautiful floors, I had no idea the dust that accumulated so quickly! Thankfully, the kids love pushing around the dustmop. So that helps.
Oh, and did I mention the unpacking of the boxes? There’s a bit of that left to do, as well. The walls are bare, the windows are un-curtained (because I’ve yet to buy the sewing machine (wanted appliance #4) to make them), and boxes are still piled in the garage and living room.
But at least our internet is mobile again – I went to Best Buy yesterday and purchased me a wireless router (wanted appliance #5) so I can take the internet out of the back bedroom via laptop. Because honestly, it is not healthy for the kids if I am constantly twittering, IMing, blogging back here while they have the run of the house out there. Not healthy at all. And I’m speaking of physical health here.
So, the blogging will increase as the other to-do list decreases.
In the meantime, I’ve been wondering recently, what would you like to see more of here at The Natural Mommy? News and thoughts on natural living? Updates and anecdotes on daily life? Pictures of my wee ones? That will help me break the bloggy silence more easily if I know what to write!
And, plus, I’ll have fun reading all your comments while I’m working away over here!
Welcome back! Sounds like you’ve been keeping really busy!
I don’t have any blog ideas at the moment. I love seeing photos and hearing about your daily life, though. Write about whatever inspires ya!
Welcome back! 😀
Hey, no blog ideas, but don’t use a mop on your hardwood. Take the powerhead off your vac. and use the hardwood head. Much, much much easier to vac. than mop.
Honestly, I was curious about “natural living” and that was how I began reading your blog. You’ve promised more posts on what you believe, but I haven’t seen any yet. Could you do more things like that?
I’m so excited that you’re back to blogging! I’ve missed your posts.
I’d love to see more recipes and natural living ideas. I’d also love to see how you’re decorating the new place.
Welcome back! As far as blogging material…. I like the mix-up… so alil of natural living along with posts on your daily life. How about some kid-friendly healthy recipes?
Oh and how are the little ones doing with the move?
Good luck with the new place!
Welcome back! On the hardwood floors – they’re a love-hate kind of thing. I got into the habit of swiffering the floors 1st thing every morning – I loooooved my swiffer. My kids loved it even more.
Blog ideas? How about showing us how you’ve fixed up the new place? Didn’t the kids get a play room at the new house? I’ll bet they’re loving it.
I’ve been missing your posts, too! Let’s see… I’d like to see some pictures of the kids and the new house, and any advice/ramblings you have about cloth diapers, breastfeeding & weaning, and vaccinations. Those are the big topics in my house right now!
I’ve missed you! I feel for your stress of moving in and adjusting to changes in applicance status.
Hi, I’m an expecting mom looking to do the “natural” thing and am finding a wealth of info here. If you’re looking for something to write about, your stance on cloth diapering would be great! I’d love to do that, but am afraid of the amount of work it would take.
Welcome back! I must say, I enjoy reading all your posts, but I especially love seeing pictures and hearing stories of you cute little ones. I would also like to see pictures of your new place. Now that you’ve moved I can no longer picture where you live… I’ll just have to come visit you again someday!
Updates and anecdotes on daily life? YEPPERS, i came over for a WFMW and loved your writting style…with the mix of news and topics…
it’s nice to find sah frugal natural moms around the blogosphere and there isnt a heck of alot of them here
I’d like more What I Believe Posts. I like the controversial stuff:)
Good to see you back. More natural living posts please.
Also, weren’t you working on potty training recently? How’s that been going?
I love your CVS posts- I am trying to get the hang of the CVS thing. We just moved and are finally near a CVS so I can’t wait to start saving!
Welcome back!
Recipes, pictures of kiddos, ideas on natural living, parenting ideas (especially those for dealing with exceptionally stubborn toddlers), frugal living, natural living, What I Believe, etc.