Busy busy busy

This has been a busy few days. I woke up Saturday, before noon I might add determined to clean my house. REALLY clean it. Since I'd attacked the living room earlier in the week, it was onto the dining room. I cleaned the table, legs and all, and the little decorative dirt catcher/groove around the top. I scrubbed the chair seats, shined my spoon collection (yay vinegar again! - awesome stuff), then I dusted everything, put candles in my candle holders, re organized the shelves, and totally cleaned the floor. Since it wasn't even dinner time yet, I moved on to the kitchen and did the same in there. The stove top was rough, but again, yeah vinegar! The kids tackled the breakfast/sun room, which we use as the train/pet room. We solved our crowding problem by leaving only one type of train set out, putting the rest away to be switched out later on. Much less clutter. The dog crate now has a nice view of the back porch and guinea pigs' things aren't strewn all about the floor. I had intended to tackle the master bedroom on Sunday, but after a trip to WalMart, I wasn't up for it.
On Friday I added a new member to our family:

This Sponge Bob Fish (named by Joel). We decided to go with a Betta this time, the tend to last longer than you 20 cent gold fish. And they're prettier.
Also on Friday I had a follow up interview with a company that is considering employing me. And another interview Monday with the SC Department of Disabilities. Both went well, and I'm just waiting on the final call withing the next couple of weeks. I am torn, but that is for another blog.
Also on Monday was the start of the local fire prevention week. Close to all of the area Fire and Rescue departments (including the Navy and Air Force and Coast Guard bases) get all the toys and trucks out and parade sirens, lights and all down the main drag of town, ending up at the Lowes where the all park so everyone can go check it all out. Its pretty cool.
We first took the kids to Wes' mom's house. Her house is parallel to the main drag, only seperated by an iron rail fence. We were able to stand on the fence and wave at the trucks going by. Then we went to Lowes and got a closer look. Afterwards we treated ourselves to dinner out at Ryan's. For those of you unfamiliar with the south its a Golden Coral-ish place, all you can eat buffet and steak house.