i cleaned for hours.
many many hours.
and again today....but this time my friend kimberlee came and helped me.
isn't that a sign of true friend?
they will sweep your floor while you follow them and mop?
and you get to talk while you clean?
love it.
there is only one thing left on my list to clean.
the stinky dog.
i enjoy paying someone else to do that but it's just so expensive for something i know i can do myself.
here are a couple of pics from christmas.
craig and his sisters.
i used my cheesy photographer tricks.
"ok...now...everyone look at craig...." ha ha ha.
i had everyone look at sherri and shannon too but eyes were closed or moving arms, etc.
then the classic....
"ok....everybody run to me"
these make me smile.
such funny people in my life.
ok....i need to make raviloli (frozen) and then get that dog in the tub.
Craig & his sister in the Nike shirt look a lot alike.
Posted by: Sandy | January 27, 2011 at 05:50 PM
awww, sweet kimberlee!
Posted by: Heather @ Cookie Mondays | January 27, 2011 at 06:06 PM
i sure need to find me a kimberlee here in alabama!
she sounds awesome!
:)
Posted by: amy jupin | January 27, 2011 at 06:09 PM
Cute!
Posted by: Melanie | January 27, 2011 at 06:10 PM
You are so good :) I didn't clean today AND I paid someone to trim up and bathe my little pup :) AH well, maybe tomorrow I'll clean :) But at least the dog is smelling good :)
Posted by: Staci | January 27, 2011 at 07:06 PM
love the funny pictures...
hilarious.
you have really worked hard this week...go Meg!!!
nothing better than going into a weekend with a clean and organized house...and a clean smelling dog!
Posted by: Tara | January 27, 2011 at 07:45 PM
Ooooh, sounds fun...wish I could have helped too!
Posted by: Sarah | January 27, 2011 at 08:17 PM
I'm at the point where I think I need
to pay someone to come clean the DOG.
I saw one of those mobile dog grooming vans recently...
I think I'm sold.
Where do you bathe Waffle?
The only place I could really wash our dog
is my shower.
And the thought of cleaning my shower afterward
grosses me out.
It's a vicious, dirty cycle. :)
Posted by: Keri ~ Forever Folding Laundry | January 27, 2011 at 08:30 PM
A true friend is definitely someone who will help you clean. I just had a friend who offered to help me clean out my mom's house. Mom passed away in December and my friend's help was invaluable. We traveled 3000 miles to clean the house out. While she focused on cleaning and packing, I was able to focus on decisions and taking care of business. I don't know how I could've done it without her. She's definitely a true friend!
Posted by: Gretchen | January 27, 2011 at 08:46 PM
super cute. siblings & sibling-in-laws are the best! at least ... if you're lucky they're 'the best'! :) ha
Posted by: Rachel / cREaTe | January 27, 2011 at 08:54 PM
Man, what is it, Megan? I've been in a cleaning mode too, the last couple of days. I cleaned out all the kitchen drawers and shelves and today even cleaned out my recipe box!
Posted by: Debby Graber | January 27, 2011 at 09:36 PM
One of my dearest friends came and cleaned my house for me after we lost our sweet baby boy. That was such a blessing and even though it was 15 years ago, I still remember how touched I was that she would do that for me. Thankfully this was a fun day for you and your friend, but nonetheless a special time with an obvious special friend. Love that you share the randomness in your life.
Posted by: Valerie @ Chateau a La Mode | January 27, 2011 at 09:37 PM
Cleaning a friends house is so much more inviting than cleaning your own. Do they sell those Kimberlee things at Wal-Mart? :)
Posted by: Kimberlee J. | January 27, 2011 at 10:56 PM
That's so sweet! What a nice friend you've got!
Good luck trying to get the dog in the tub : )
Gemma x
Posted by: Gemma | January 28, 2011 at 02:40 AM
ok well I am a little jealous that I still have half of my house to clean. However I did put a guilt trip on the kids and they cleaned every room upstairs for me!
Posted by: Holly | January 28, 2011 at 06:11 AM
I LOVE friends that come over and cheer me on when there is HARD work to be done. However, I never take their picture. Thanks for sharing during the work. And, thanks for reminding me what good friends do for each other.
Posted by: Judy Johnson | January 28, 2011 at 06:18 AM
I help my friend clean and organize on a regular basis. However, I have issues in letting friends help me. Maybe cause I'm too anal, maybe it's pride. I do enjoy having friends sit in my kitchen and sip coffee and chat while I do dishes or laundry though. :)
Oh and Amy Jupin, I'm in AL (northern) and I rent myself out pretty cheap....lol
Posted by: Deanna | January 28, 2011 at 07:45 AM
Good job Meg! Cleaning sucks but I know how much better it feels when it's all done. May as well have run a marathon and come in first. Just wanted to say that I am grateful that you share your (and your family's) daily adventures with us. We haven't met (yet, you never know) but you and your family are part of my daily rountine and I am so happy you've included me. Have a great day and enjoy that nice clean house.
Posted by: Katrina | January 28, 2011 at 08:26 AM
Did you make Annie's shirt? Love the giant letter A!
Cleaning is my agenda for this morning. I'm really feeling the need to clean because my mom & I are escaping for a weekend with my aunts and cousin---and I know Todd would be a lot happier if the house was in some semblance of order.
Glad you only have one job left!
Posted by: Shayne | January 28, 2011 at 08:43 AM
Cleaning?!? What's that again? I am supposed to be doing it right now.. the fact I'm reading this is a sign of how much I'm achieving. It's too overwhelming that I don't even know where to start. Anyway, thanks for the inspiration :)
Posted by: Jen | January 28, 2011 at 08:53 AM
Man, I need a friend like that!
Posted by: Amanda-ThriceBlessed | January 28, 2011 at 09:08 AM
Meg, do you have a stand up shower in your house with one of those long shower nozzles? Those things are the best for washing big doggies. We have a boxer who is not a big fan of baths so we just step in the shower with him, close the door and work fast.
Posted by: kat | January 28, 2011 at 09:16 AM
I love that big 'A' shirt Annie is wearing! Is that a homemade thing? It almost looks like patchwork or quilted. If there's a how-to with that one, let me know! So cute!
Posted by: Maggie | January 28, 2011 at 10:46 AM
sometimes I want to quit my day job so I can clean. Wierd? But then I'd probably just paint and make a bigger mess...ha ha.
Posted by: Sara | January 28, 2011 at 01:48 PM
I love those pictures! Annie looks like Alvin and the chipmunks in that shirt!
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 28, 2011 at 03:13 PM
Off subject, but I was just browsing online, saw this, and immediately thought of you (well, not the shot glass, part, but wouldn't it make a cute bud vase?): http://tinyurl.com/6bfgyzd
Posted by: Kate S. | January 28, 2011 at 03:22 PM
Did you make Annie's shirt? I love it. (I'm new here... know some of your other readers.... Love the site. I've been visiting everyday now!)
Posted by: Rebekah | January 28, 2011 at 08:08 PM
um, is kimberlee for sale? I don't ever think I've cleaned with a friend. shopped? drank coffee? organized? yes. but that is a true friend. hold her with both hands!
Posted by: Erin Leigh | January 29, 2011 at 12:52 AM
i wish you lived close by. You'd be the best person "on the block" to get to know. :)
Like everything you put out there.
God bless you today.
Posted by: coffee and daisies | January 30, 2011 at 12:48 PM
Oh I must say that building maintenance (St. Paul, Minnesota is where I live) around the house could be so tiring, but it gives me a fulfilling kind of feeling after all the work. I'm planning to change some of the cleaning routines, so I'm searching for ideas. Initially, I list down all the areas where cleaning is badly needed. Usually, bathrooms are the first priority. There are janitorial services (St. Paul) in our townhouse community, though. I call them when I need help with the most daunting chores.
The photos look so fun!
Posted by: Gail Connick | February 03, 2011 at 08:48 PM