Good Company

My sister from the south end and my sister from the north came up for a few days on Monday. That's where I have been, and the reason for no post. We mostly did nothing. Which is my idea of a good company. We went up to the outlet mall in Park City and shopped a couple (more than necessary) clearances. Carters always has the great sales at the end of summer and wither. And as I told my sister, if it's not 3.99 it doesn't leave the store with me. My kids all got winter clothes for next year. I ALWAYS pick up my kids clothes on clearance and off season. Other wise I couldn't afford to clothe 5 kids. OshKosh was also having an amazing sale. I got 3 of 5 a 70$ winter coat for 20 bucks, of course I bought it in an 8, so he can wear it for 2 years. And all the kids got new gloves. My mistake, I let them pick them out. 1 of 5 got a pair that will fit 5 of 5 next year. But, I think she thought they were cute. On Wednesday we just hung around. Ate at the Mexican restaurant next door and let the kids play. We had my 5, who are 8, 7, 6, 3, and 11 months and my sisters 1 year old, and my other sisters 3 and 1 yr old. So, we had 8 under 8. It was a bit crazy, and really chaotic. But, totally worth it. My one sister was done after the 2nd day, she had been away from home for 2 weeks. I totally understand. I don't like to be away from home even for 1 day.

I am so grateful to them also, they left my house looking like it did when they showed up. I spend 2 days before company comes, cleaning, so company has a comfortable clean place to stay. I really appreciate it when I don't have to clean when they leave too. And if any of you have ever seen my house, it's hard to really get clean because we are remodeling. And probably will be for the next 5 years.

Speaking of remodeling, husband finished the boys' room's closet. I am so excited. Now, if I can just get my hall done and the closet done, I would be content for the next year.

So finally, for a new years resolution. I am going to make a mindful effort to stop and think before I reprimand or get angry, or think a not so nice thought. I want to make a serious effort to be kinder, quieter, softer. In hopes that my kids will pick up on that, and my husband will grow to love my even more. I know it will make me a better wife, mother and friend. That's what we are here for right?????