Well, since arriving home yesterday, my time has been filled with laundry, unpacking, toy re-assembly (some toys had to be unassembled to travel), going through the mail (snail and otherwise), and did I mention laundry!
I also found some time to catch up on a few blogs and post the Christmas pictures while the kids were entertained with their new movie, WALL-e. They also enjoyed some playtime with new things and were reunited with the toys they missed while we were gone.
Once Matt got home from work, I headed out to the grocery store to RESTOCK! We were out of most everything. We returned to a fridge with a little juice, cream cheese, 2 hot dogs, and condiments! I spent almost an hour gathering everything we needed to get back into the swing of things meal-wise. Then, I came home to my most dreaded task...unloading the groceries. Is there anyone else out there that hates this as much as I do?! I am not sure what it is about it, but after spending the time gathering the stuff in the store, unloading it onto the conveyor belt, bagging it, loading it into the car, the last thing I want to do is bring it in and unload it! Luckily, tonight, I had help. Cate, Max and Matt were all very helpful in putting things away. Usually, as I return, the kids scurry off and Matt is at work, so tonight was a refreshing change!
Then, it was bathtime and bedtime stories...and I am exhausted! Hopefully, tomorrow will be more laid back!
I also found some time to catch up on a few blogs and post the Christmas pictures while the kids were entertained with their new movie, WALL-e. They also enjoyed some playtime with new things and were reunited with the toys they missed while we were gone.
Once Matt got home from work, I headed out to the grocery store to RESTOCK! We were out of most everything. We returned to a fridge with a little juice, cream cheese, 2 hot dogs, and condiments! I spent almost an hour gathering everything we needed to get back into the swing of things meal-wise. Then, I came home to my most dreaded task...unloading the groceries. Is there anyone else out there that hates this as much as I do?! I am not sure what it is about it, but after spending the time gathering the stuff in the store, unloading it onto the conveyor belt, bagging it, loading it into the car, the last thing I want to do is bring it in and unload it! Luckily, tonight, I had help. Cate, Max and Matt were all very helpful in putting things away. Usually, as I return, the kids scurry off and Matt is at work, so tonight was a refreshing change!
Then, it was bathtime and bedtime stories...and I am exhausted! Hopefully, tomorrow will be more laid back!
6 comments:
I absolutely HATE the grocery chore...every minute of it. Dread it. Only when I can go alone and return to empty home is it ok with me...
Allison,
You need to check out my notes on facebook for groceries. A friend of mine, also a blogger, introduced me to the "art" of grocery shopping last month, and I have been LOVING it ever since!
I'm going to be giving my first seminar in February on grocery shopping, if you can believe that!
There are so many things you can get for FREE or close to it!
Being a blogger, you would appreciate all the grocery blogs out there!
welcome home! here is to hoping today is much more laid back...
Welcome back!! I so enjoyed my time with my family - since Meghan has gone off to college, we've seen her 4 times - this being the longest. She doesn't go back until the 13th!! One of her friends gave her WALL-e for a present (she requested it) and loves it. She goes around the house saying "Walleee" just like the computer-character in the movie - she is such a goof!
Anyway, y'all have a safe, Happy New Year ~
Oh, about the grocery thing - hate it also!!
I used to love grocery shopping but kind of dread it now. I agree that the putting away is the worse part about it all too. Get some rest - there's the New Year to look foward to :)
I'm with you on the groceries. I hate everything about it! When I build my own house one day, the garage will have somekind of a door to the pantry.
Happy New Year!!!
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