Quick update. I've been crazy busy for the past week with the painting, rehearsals, performances, dropping off kids at grandma's an hour away, etc. Yes, it's an excuse.The state of my home? Could be a lot worse. I allowed an hour and 10 minutes to get it ready for people to come over for small groups tonight. It was BARELY enough, but it was … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2009
My Painted Wall and My Aching Muscles!
I'm a zombie today! Almost every muscle in my body is aching from the painting, but IT'S DONE!!!!! I'm sorry I didn't post yesterday, but I couldn't muster the strength to type more than a few words. So here's the painted wall. I'm not ready to show the entire room since I still haven't put it back together or even taken the newspaper off … [Read more...]
Choosing the Hard Way
I can't tell you how much I wanted to skip my Daily Checklist post and just do this Tackle it Tuesday post. I love big projects with showy results. This paint job is going to make such a noticeable difference. Sweeping the kitchen and emptying the dishwasher? They're only noticeable if I don't do them. But here it is. My big tackle for today. … [Read more...]
Daily Checklist
Today's Daily Checklist is not one to be proud of. It is incomplete. I didn't wipe down bathrooms last night, or make lunches, or finish a load of laundry. I did lay out clothes, but grumbled while I did it. I didn't wake up this morning and remember to start a load of laundry.I got up early and worked on taping the last of the newspapers to the … [Read more...]
Menu Plan – No Time for the Kitchen this Week!
This is the week when we finally get to PAINT THE OFFICE!!!! I've been waiting for this for YEARS, since we moved into this house over three years ago. So, I really don't want to worry much about cooking this week. But since we can't afford to eat out every night, a simple menu plan is sure to save the day! Monday - Spaghetti using already … [Read more...]
My new Non-Negotiable for the Week
We had a busy, fun weekend. I posted early Saturday morning, but then never sat down to post again. But I did do most of my tasks this weekend. I cleaned and swept the kitchen both days, picked up the main areas on both days, and cleaned the main bathroom, vacuumed and probably a few more things. I didn't wipe down the bathrooms at night, or … [Read more...]