The Daily Hailey

We had SUCH an incredible day! I owe a million thankyous to my parents and husband. But that would be a super boring post. So instead, I’ll hand out a few more details.

My parents made the drive out late this morning and we all jumped on my list of chores. It wasn’t a horrible list, but just enough that I knew we needed help with it. The biggest tasks I wanted done were the boys chores. My dad mowed the lawn and tilled the garden while Brady sealed the deck and picnic table. That job is way overdue and I was so relieved that it was finally being done! With the crazy heat, everything dried at warp speed and it seemed like the product was pretty user friendly so it went nice and quick. Another really good thing about the boys chores was that Brady discovered another big hornets nest. Under the deck. Inhabiting hornets who wanted to eat our guests tomorrow. So Brady and dad took care of business right away. I guess the general rule is to deal with the nest in the morning or the night, since things are bit cooler and the hornets are less likely to be out and about. Lucky for us it was stupid degrees outside and the hornets were sluggish anyway. So, done and done. Sooo relieved they found it! Thanks boys!

Mom and I stayed in and tried our best to take turns with Dekker while the other was working. Between the two of us, we did all the dishes, which included over 30 mason jars done by hand, tidying up the upstairs, one load of laundry, laying out all the toppings, sweeping, cleaning out the entrance, and I’m sure more that I can’t think of just yet. They also brought a bunch of lawn chairs, and are signed up to bring a few other things I didn’t think of earlier. We had a brief lunch break in the middle but other than that, we all just worked our butts off. They left around 3pm and I’ll admit. The first thing I did was go downstairs and sit in the cooler temperature for a few minutes. Until I noticed I could stuff a few diapers while I was there. So I did that, and then brought up everything needed for wrapping Dekker’s present. I took care of that while Brady went out and bought ice for the coolers. And honestly, you guys, that was it! Everything is pretty much ready! There are a few small jobs to do tomorrow but nothing crazy AT ALL! If all of a sudden I had to host everyone inside, I think I would be ok with it. Its nice to feel somewhat put together, even if the idea is to be outside 98% of the time, right? Just in case.

Dekker slept all afternoon. We actually woke him at 6:30, which is nuts. We never wake him. But he was good and wiped out by bedtime so we had the BEST cuddle time ever (see my videos on Facebook?) and now he’s in bed. Diapers are in, garden is getting a drink, and I’m really anticipating a bath tonight!!! Maybe a freezie…

Can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow afternoon!!!