So, we took a trip out to Future Shop, and not only were they clearing last year's model out, there was an 'Open Box' return for an even sweeter deal. We ended up saving almost 50% off the asking price. I love a good deal, so I couldn't be any happier.
Well, I thought I couldn't be any happier, until I came home and tried out the vacuum. The carpet literally changed colours before my eyes as I vacuumed, from a dingy, worn beige to a crisp, bright beige. Unbelievable. This vacuum is a miracle worker.
Oh, and don't look too close, the canister is embarrasingly full of dust, dirt, hair and cheerios. I can't believe that was all on my carpet a few hours ago. I will never turn back, I am a Dyson believer.
Anyways, since this was Saturday 'family fun day', and it's all rainy out, we decided to treat our girls to a trip to Toys 'R Us, and let Eva pick out a toy. With Nich's gentle persuasion, Eva picked out this awesome marble tower toy, that we both incidentally alway wanted as children. She has played with it almost non-stop since we got home. Hours of fun for all.
(apologies for the flourescent-ness of the photo. I have no idea what I'm doing with my camera, I just try different settings, at different numbers and see what happens)During nap-time I made chocolate chip meal cookies (made me remember the Dykstras, how the heck are you guys?) Then, Kaitlyn woke up, and had some good quality Daddy time.
Then, we made a Manicotti masterpiece...
(I think this time my camera fiddling worked a bit more in my favour. Now, if only I can remember what I did) And lounged around some more, watching Beverly Hills Chihuahua, eating more cookies, and popcorn. And Kaitlyn got comfy and enjoyed a bottle...
We ended the family fun day with a bubble bath for the girls, and a snack time.
We ended the family fun day with a bubble bath for the girls, and a snack time.
And, that was our Saturday. Good food, good fun. How was yours?
And now you know why my Dyson made me cry the first time I used it. We have new (4yrs) carpet, no kids, no pets and we keep things clean. I had to empty the canister 4 times in the living room alone. I wept. The tears were part horror from the dirt I didn't know I was living with and part joy.