Mission: Organization

OK, I've just started a new book that promises to change my life- 'One Year to an Organized Life: From Your Closets to Your Finances, the Week-by-Week Guide to Getting Completely Organized for Good', by Regina Leeds.

So far, according to the book, I'm a mess. I really didn't need a book to tell me that though. What I need is a book to tell me how to get Jacob to realize that 1) he is only 8 months old and still needs naps and 2) I am not his pillow. I need a book to teach Isabella how to sleep in her bed at night and not in the oven of her play kitchen, in her closet, on top of boxes, or curled up next to the toilet!

But in all seriousness, the book seems promising. Once I reach perfection, I'll let you know!

Grams

My sweet grandma died early Sunday morning. I love her so very much. She lived to be 90 years old. I'm so very grateful that Jacob and I were able to visit with her only a week & a half before her passing.

The picture of her & Jacob in my previous post is the last picture ever taken of her. I try not to be so sad because I know these last couple of years have been so painful for her. I take great comfort in knowing where she is now, and that I can one day see her again.

My grandma never lived in the same town as me. It always took a plane ticket to see her. But I loved each and every visit. She taught me a lot of things that have become a part of my everyday life. She loved to entertain & cook, and she had the most beautiful garden. She was a world traveler, and always brought Justin and I trinkets from her trips. I remember one time she went to Hong Kong and brought Justin back a neat mask and a pretty fan for me. She also would take us on neat trips.

I have so many wonderful memories.

Our trip to California

Jacob and I went to California for a couple weeks. Unfortunately it wasn't for a vacation. My sweet little 90 year old grandma has been sick, so we flew out (thanks to the generosity of my Aunt Sis) to try to help in any way we could. It turns out that the day we got there, she was admitted to the hospital, and she stayed there for a week. Since Jacob and I had a little free time on our hands, we were able to visit with my mom and see my sister and my aunt & uncle. Here are some cute pics I took on the trip!

Sleeping Beauty

This is how Michael found Isabella a couple nights ago when he went upstairs to check on Jacob. We were dying laughing!

First Day of Preschool

Isabella started preschool!! She goes every Tuesday & Thursday 9am-1pm, and absolutely loves it. It's great because it gives me a nice chunk of time to get some things done (although someone needs to inform Jacob that his mommy needs to be able to put him down!!). This is a picture of her on her first day!