Here's what I hope to get done before my parents come to visit/work again in 2 weeks:
Paint trim for the boys' room Paint stripes in the boys' room Paint chalkboard wainscot in the boys' room Clean and turn on the heater Buy area rug for living room Strip and paint trim in master closet Strip doors Hang succulent baskets on front porch Build compost bin Paint dining room walls Begin door repairs Strip door frames
And yes, I am laughing at myself as I type this. There is just no way. But one can hope!
So, my original List was woefully inadequate. Thus, I'm making a new one! One section of the house at a time, starting with the backyard because a couple of things back there are currently priority #1. The List is somewhat prioritized... although once I get past the first few things it is hard to know what will feel most important.
Finish assembling playset and put in wood chipsMake composterFinish clearing out dead vines, runaway trees Make raised garden bed Plant ornamental landscaping, including privacy screen vines Fill in holes, backfill along play perimeter Reseed grass Build shed Paint clothesline poles Install pavers under clothesline area Prune fig tree Create seating areas Create hanging planters
We actually have a friendly little squirrel who hangs around. Maybe we can get him to pitch in?
I'm having some dining room difficulties... these images have helped to give me a little direction. I see that I am drawn to dining rooms that are elegant yet comfortable, vivacious, colorful, warm places that inspire the appetite for food, company and conversation.
We're plugging along, but the multi-tasking is getting a little overwhelming.
I'm going to have to get a little organized... (this is the short list)
In the boys' room: Strip and paint window and door frames Paint stripes on the accent wall Chalkboard paint the wainscoting on the accent wall Strip and paint the baseboards Install roller shades Make and install curtains Purchase and install ceiling fans Paint and install crown molding and chair rail
In the grown-up room: Strip and paint baseboard in closet Install closet organizer Paint and stencil ceiling Strip window trim Paint walls Paint and install crown molding Strip and paint baseboard Select, purchase, install ceiling fan/light fixture
In the dining room: Paint ceiling, walls, trim Strip and paint window trim and baseboards Paint and install crown molding Purchase secretary (Buy a piano?)
In the living room: Select paint Paint ceiling, walls, trim Strip and paint window trim and baseboards Make hall tree from old door Purchase flat panel TV stand and additional DVD storage Rug
In the entryway: Select paint Paint ceiling, walls and trim Stencil frost and hang mirrors Rug
I have been working mostly single-handedly on the house for the last couple weeks. Luckily for all of us, my mom and dad are back in town now and we've been getting so much done since this video was shot. I'll be posting another one soon when we're all moved out of the apartment!
With the incredible help of my dad and mom, we accomplished a huge amount in just 11 days... and only one trip to the Emergency Room (dad got a splinter from some plywood that went clear through his finger! Yikes!) I'm taking over from here and things will be much slower going, but I'll be plugging along!
