Five on Friday

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{1} I'm home today with a sick little one (just a cold with low grade fever.)  On Fridays my parents typically take Hollin most of the day so I can get things done/grab lunch with friends but I'm happy to be here with her. I'm taking advantage of her sleepiness and I've gone on a cleaning spree. I'm talking wiping baseboards, walls, catching up on laundry. It's a wild Friday over here folks.

{2} I made Pioneer Woman Chicken Spaghetti last night and this dish never disappoints. Jimmy went back for second portions and then collapsed on the couch in gluttonous bliss. This recipe definitely sticks to your ribs :)

{3}  Run, don't walk to Old Navy if you need baby/kid clothes! They are currently having a 40% off all kids clothes and I scored a $60 coat for Hollin for $20! I also loaded up on shirts that were $2.99 and $3.99.  SO CHEAP!! This is the time of year where I don't really get many kids clothes because it's just cold and everything really cute gets covered up with a coat anyway.

{4} Lately Harper has been having a little bit of what I like to call "first grade attitude." Nothing bad at all, just talking to mommy like he talks to his guy friends at school. I told him that he needed to speak kinder words to mommy. In true Harper fashion, I had to say next to nothing before I knew it sank in.  Later that night he said he had a surprise for me upstairs.   "I Love You" spelled in quarters.

{5}  Forged Custom Concepts has quickly outgrown our garage. It's been difficult for Jimmy to work when the kids are home. They don't understand that daddy is working and constantly want him to get their power wheels going, push them on the bike, play basketball. I've tried going out and distracting them but then we are all a distraction for him!

There are huge piles of lumber that he can't navigate and sawdust everywhere. The garage is also where my washer and dryer are. It's a big mess for everyone. So - we're looking at spaces where he can set up shop elsewhere with an attached office!  We've seen a few that were beautiful but way too far out of our price range for now. We saw one today that we think will be the winner :)  More details soon hopefully!!

This weekend is supposed to be beautiful and I'm off to a slumber party on Saturday night!!

Happy Friday!