We officially start demolition on Tuesday. Whew!
I am tired of seeing the eye sore & I feel it will bring some
closure. I am ready to start fresh. Our contractor dropped of the first floor set
of preliminary plans. I AM GETTING MY
WALK IN PANTRY!!!! I know the decisions
in the next few months are going to drive me bonkers. I like things with character, unique & to
express personality. I never wanted to build a house..EVER! I don’t like the pressure of having to pick
out & make decisions like that. This
is going to be a test for sure.
I received Katie’s form to sign her up for Pre-K. I am sad, excited & nervous all at the
same time. My lovey is growing up &
too fast. It’s hard for me to let go 5
days a week. On the other hand I like
seeing the person she’s growing into & how much she’s making her own
friends.
Shea has been going to the bigger school in the
afternoon. Currently she is in the baby
center, but the last couple of times I’ve picked her up she’s been in Katie’s
class. They do that during the summer to
start preparing them to move up. She
loves being with the bigger kids.
I have been working on the inventory of the contents that
were in the fire. It’s really not an
easy thing to do. I had packed a lot of
the stuff months before we even started renovations. I have a good memory but it’s been tough
& to try to figure what something cost & when/where you bought it. Someone once told me they had walked around
their house & took pictures of the things they have. I think I gave them a side eye as I walked
away thinking it sounded a bit over the top.
Hmmm…I believe my mind has been changed. What are your thoughts? Is it over the top or would you be okay with
just trying to remember?
I replaced my camera on Wednesday. I have missed having my good camera. I had a nice camera bag that I loved but feel
I didn’t carry my camera out & about like I would’ve liked. I am on the hunt for a nice transitional bag,
something I could double as a pocketbook if I wanted/needed to. I’ve also thought about just buying a nice
handbag & making the padded inserts to protect the camera. Anyone have suggestions or a camera bag you
really like?
One thing that I’ve always loved doing was painting. I love to paint walls, refinish furniture with
paint & distressing. I had really
gotten back into it during renovations.
I found some really great pieces that I had finished & was working
on a few others. I couldn’t wait to
incorporate them into the new house. Of
course they were all at the house. I
haven’t felt much like taking on any projects.
It is the one thing that has truly bummed me out every time I think
about it. I would scour papers for
estate sales, make trips to our local Habitat for Humanity & spend endless
hours at craft stores for a bargain. I
haven’t much felt like even looking for deals.
Today I painted!! We have a piece
of furniture that needs a face lift. I
started on it today and let me tell you…..it made me feel good. I realize it is somewhat my therapy. Guess I need to get the garage cleaned out so
I can find some furniture to refinish!!!
Have a great weekend!!
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