simplify.

I think I have organized, cleaned, and rearranged almost every room in my house 2 or 3 times this summer. I guess that is what happens when you have too much time off work. :) It's a good thing I have a patient husband. 

I have this need to get rid all the junk in my home. It might be possible that I have gone a little overboard, but I still feel like there is SO much junk in my house. I just don't know what else to get rid of. 

We got a new bed in our room. Before it arrived, I cleaned everything out. I even got rid of our dresser. We have everything in our closet. Kind of weird, but I love it. I took our side tables out, and I love not having them. I also don't like having anywhere to put the baby monitor (yes, I still use a baby monitor!), my phone, and whatever else I need by my bed. Today I finally put it back in there. I still don't like it. 

(Gage would CRY if I was not taking a photo of HIM!)

I do, however, like my new duvet cover and bed. I was afraid it would look terrible with red walls, but it seems to look okay. I am almost excited for it to get cold so I can put the duvet in the cover! 

I decided that our living room was far too cluttered. I love my bookshelf, but I don't like how busy it makes the room. I decided that I would put it in Gage's already tiny room! In order to get it back there, I had to take it completely apart and then reassemble it in his room. It fits along the wall perfectly, but his room is already super small. I love having somewhere to put his toys, blankets, books, shoes, and everything else. So nice! I like it! 

Gage wanted to help show off his room. 

Our living room is still boring and cluttered. I don't know what I want. maybe I just need to paint all the walls white. ha ha. I do need to redo all of our photo arrangements though. I am in the process of printing new photos.

The only problem with our new living room is that the DVD's are where Gage can reach them. That has been frustrating. He will learn though. It may take a little time. 

I have cleaned out the back bedroom a few times and even gave away our spare bed. I really don't know what else I can get rid of in this house. :)

sad day.

We've had a rough two days.

I remember thinking when Gage was a baby that it was no fair that just when he would be able to play with Bruce and love him, Bruce would most likely reach his life expectancy. We figured and hoped Bruce would make it until Gage was two.

This summer has been hard on Bruce. He's been moving slower and you can see he is just getting old. :(

Yesterday Bruce got really sick. He stopped eating, drinking, moving. He's not going to make it. We've shed lots of tears, had lots of regrets for the lack of pictures we have taken, and now we are waiting. We are taking him to the vet in an hour or so (we need help. It's not easy to move a 200lb dog) and I am certain they will euthanize him. He is miserable. His arthritis is terrible and he won't eat anything to take pills.

We are sad. Gage is going to be heart broken (how do you even explain that to a two year old!).

To remember the good days, here is some photos of Bruce!

We love you Bruce! We'll miss you terribly. We could never find another dog to take your place. I wish Gage had more of a chance to know and love you.

randomness.

I can't believe my baby is so grown up.  He tells me all the time, "I'm not your baby, I'm your Gagey!"

School starts in 17 days. That means I start in 15. Two weeks from Monday. I am torn. I am excited to get back to work and back into a schedule and responsibilities, but I hate how busy I get during the school year. I hate working so much. Of course I would rather stay home with Gage, but the bills need to be paid. Over three months without a check and I am so ready to start working again! :)

I LOVE being able to clean when I am in the mood to clean! It makes it MUCH easier to be in the mood. I have deep cleaned/organized every room in my house this summer. Of course you can't really tell now, but I still feel accomplished! I don't love cleaning during the school year. I don't like having a certain time when I have to have things done. It's silly, I know. 

We went to the derby tonight. It was a fairly uneventful derby, which is good, but a little excitement is always fun! Gage was hilarious! I have a video. Sadly, my camera does not get along with youtube, but I will work on it. I didn't get the first heat which is the one where he was freaking out. It was awesome. 

I had so much to say. And now I don't. There may be a randomness part two in a bit! :)

Happy Sunday, friends.