Swedish Meatballs Anyone?

Ikea finally opened last month. I have had a love affair with this store for years, but unfortunately lived hours away from one. FINALLY it happened. I can hop in the car and go. It has been wonderful! For someone who despises shopping, I can't get enough of this place. I was able to go by myself opening weekend. Several police officers and Ikea employees greeted me as they directed literally hundreds of people into and out of the parking lot. For the playroom I bought two of the flower lamps, and I am eyeing the red sofa. It is just the right size for reading and snuggling with stuffed animals on a rainy day. We have a house guest coming next week, so I am hoping to get in another trip for picture frames and a lamp.  And of course, the girls have requested more Swedish meatballs.

For Grandma

Sherman and the SeaMonkeys

 

     Sherman was with us for 5 glorious days. On Friday afternoon, Big Girl went outside, scooped up what was left, and put him in the freezer. For our next snowfall, we now have "Snowman Starter" so we can make Sherman again every time it snows.  

      I had a couple of inquiries about the SeaMonkeys. I am happy to say they are alive and well albeit living in the filth of their waste and fallen comrades. We are on the 5th or 6th generation and I am long overdue to clean the tank. They don't seem to mind, but when I used the  macro lens, I was horrified. However, I was able to get a picture of one- just look closely in the big bubble. 

    Rain is expected all weekend, so I will put off painting again. It will just give me more time to figure out what color I really want to use in Little Man's room.

Sherman the Snowman

  Seriously, I don't know how these girls come up with this stuff. Big girl just asked if I had a picture of Sherman all by himself. 

         "Who is Sherman?" I ask hesitantly. 

         "You know Mom, the snowman," she says nonchalantly. 

         "Right."

So of course we had to take a family photo with our newest member. He is still hanging in today although he has lost most of his teeth and his nose.  The kids all had a great time and were so excited that Dad was home for the snow.  I was not happy about losing power for 14 hours. The house was a crisp 52 degrees when the heater kicked on again. Last night we had lots of hot chocolate, as we thawed out and watched the snow melt from inside of the house. I am so happy we had another snow day with the kiddos, but I will be very happy when spring arrives!