It's 7 bells

and I'm up and at 'em, a rare site this whole summer. Gotta get an early start when the to do list is three miles long!

Just because...

• The people who own the house we're renting are coming to town on Thursday and are stopping by.
• Talk about needing to do some organizing before then.
• There is a showing on this house on Wednesday.
• Talk about needing to do some cleaning before then.
• My in-laws are in town for the week.
• Talk about doing some visiting all week.
• We spent the day with them yesterday. It was so fun to see them.
• They are "passing thru" on their way home from WA to MN. Just a short little scenic route for them. ;)
• They brought along my BIL, who happens to have Down Syndrome. He cleaned my whole toy room yesterday.
• I didn't even ask or suggest it.
• He got my 6 year old to help him. Willingly, no less.
• He must be getting bored after being on vacation for almost a month.
• I didn't complain.
• I can't spoon these pre-soggified Cheerios into Baby's mouth fast enough this morning.
• My MIL brought along a package of goodies from my sister.
• An apron and bag for able mabel.
• A purse my mom made and a stack of fabrics for me!
• Oh Happy Day!!
• I'm slurping coffee out of my second favorite coffee cup. I'll post a picture some day.
• We've been enjoying our favorite summer meal lately. Fish, fresh green beans, fresh beets and potato salad. Sometimes we add corn on the cob for variety. Yum!
• I still have 8 sets of coasters to finish up.
• On Saturday, while our Husbands were fishing with the older kids, my friend came over and watched me work. (Great friend, aren't I?)
• Actually she did all the ironing for me.
• She was the one who wanted to start on the next project when we finished one up.
• We worked on key fobs for ArtFire, got a patchwork pillow cover done and laid out a patchwork blanket.
• I sewed the blanket together after she left. I just have the quilting to finish.
• It was quite an accomplishment since we had the toddlers and babies swirling about our feet all day.
• I found pillow forms on sale at joann.com for 50% off. I've been putting off making pillows because I didn't want to pay full price for forms. Cheapskate.
• My three year old is up and running around the house in his pullup, hat on his head and banana sticker on his forehead. Whatever.
• The rest of the house is peaceful. Bliss.
• Which closet should I tackle first?
• I think it's time to change up my featured items in my Etsy shop. I'll do it next time I have to feed Baby.
• Now it's 8 bells. Time to hit it!
• Babes is starting to feel the effects of her 7 am wake up. Perfect timing!!
• Later!