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
I managed to complete a fair amount of stuff on my short list before my parents arrived. It is raining in Los Angeles now, and might be for most of the week, so we might not get too much done on this visit, but it is the holidays, so I'm happy to have some relaxed family time!
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?
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
