The project my daughters did with me!

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Here's something I'm rather proud of. . . I have raised two successful babysitters. When they were starting out babysitting, I was as nervous as they were! What if something happens? Will they have to cook? What if the kids are hard to handle? I went over instructions with them right until they walked out the door. I canceled my plans and stayed home in case they called for help. When they got home, I'd want all the details and then go over what to do for next time. They got better and better with each job and my nerves calmed down when I realized they were great babysitters who knew how to keep kids safe AND have fun with them at the same time. Hearing from friends and neighbors what awesome babysitters my daughters are made me so proud!   But now they are getting older and getting different jobs, and spending more weekend nights with friends rather than babysitting, they're ready to pass the torch on to younger babysitters. We had the idea to put together a guide/kit ...
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The House, an update

No cute pictures today. I'm sans computer and sans internet. . . thank heavens for the Public Library, eh? (April did a cute job describing our local branch, where I'm sitting right now.)

Here is what's happened and what's happening over the last couple crazy weeks:

Last week:
  • Wednesday - Drywallers finish mudding and taping, floor guys do prep
  • Thursday - Drywallers prime walls, floor guys lay wood floor throughout
  • Friday - Cabinet installers build cupboards
  • Saturday - tile guy lays tile in bathroom,
  • Saturday - WE MOVE! Phase I, from condo to garage at new house
  • Sunday - First night sleeping on mattress in basement

This week:

  • Monday - Finish cabinet installation
  • Tues-Sat - Paint and trim
  • All week - clean and touch up condo
  • Thurs - renters move in to condo May 1!

Next week:

  • Monday - My mom arrives to help with Lucy
  • Mon-Thurs? - Floors sanded and finished
  • ? - Countertop installed
  • Appliances arrive
  • Friday - My dad comes in town to help
  • Saturday? - Phase II of the move, from garage into our new home!

From now till forever:

  • yardwork, fix things, tell hubby what to do, hubby magically fixes things better than how I told him to, play, have bbq's, enjoy new home

Comments

hOLLIANN said…
They say the true test of a marriage is building a house together, but I think it may actually be remodeling...Looks like you guys are doing great!
3:33 PM
April said…
Woah! Busy busy busy! Ok, so really I need to help the best way I know how.. babysitting! I will totally put my dog in his kennel and make my home nice and clean if you want to drop off Lucy - think about it!
10:24 PM
Richard & Analeis said…
I stopped by with Richard tonight so he could measure out the counter top - how beautiful it is looking! Great design job! You rock.
8:58 PM
Unknown said…
Let us help too...What do you need? Thanks for the birthday call.
8:08 AM
The Kyles said…
Someday you'll look back at this and laugh... isn't that what one is supposed to say? :) Seriously though, everyday you get closer to living in your very own, very cool, newly remodeled house!!!! I am so jealous! by the way, I posted the posole recipe on my blog...
8:46 AM
missy said…
It's getting close! I can't wait to see the end results! I know those library computers well... don't forget to sanitize your hands afterwards! :)
5:11 PM
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