Rain check...and kleenex please

So my deep cleaning project has begun. However my first two project rooms are taking me a little longer than I planned and hoped. In addition to Windex, the ShopVac, and several IKEA trips we have also needed a lot of kleenex. Our entire household is full of coughs, sneezes, fevers and germs; consequently I have been a little distracted and a little lazy. I am proud of what I accomplished so far, but I do need more time before moving on the next room.

The basement was a big job; it carried high hopes. Some visions have been accomplished, some are close to becoming a reality and some have yet to be realized. Half of the basement is now covered in foam puzzle pieces while the other half is awaiting new yellow duct tape for a speedway for bikes and cars. My "office" got a tidy and all Tuperwares are on shelves. Toys, clothes, and other "stuff" made it's way to value village. The dress-up clothes now are more visible and hopefully we will get to use them more. Similarly the food, kitchen and dishes ( an old favourite of O's) has a space for better play. During imaginative play, O loves going to the grocery store (more than cooking it seems) and often he likes going shopping and then taking the food/snacks to the airport. I am keen to see the new play that comes out of our efforts.

I still would like to

• mop the floor
• buy lights
• make parking spots for the bikes
• get more dress up clothes
• enhance our kitchen set-up

The bathroom has been tackled over the course of several days. The shower door is still not as clean as I would like but the floor, baseboards, sinks, tub, drawers, and linen closet got the clean it needed. I also got a little help.....

(we started with pants on but when you are 3 and there is an inch of water in the tub it calls your name)

Thanks boys!

Mom now needs to add a little decor.

Has anyone ever seen pictures (cutely done) of their children sitting on the toilet. I think a black and white collage in my "toilet nook" would be fun.