Mostly Mundane
Sorry about the lack of anything going on around here. All it’s really been about is house, house, house. You all are probably as ready for me to be in my house as I am so that I stop yammering on about it…yammering…that’s a great word.
The countdown is on. February 29. That’s my deadline. If it’s not done, it’s going to be close enough that I’m moving in (as long as it has a toilet). I told Jer he could feel free to continue living at mom and dad’s if he has issues about living in the house if it’s not 100% done, but for me…I’m outta there! Which is funny because originally it was ME who said “under no circumstances are we moving in if the house is unfinished”. Well, time changes everything. And I’m not ashamed to say I was wrong and I changed my mind. I need my own kitchen and my own t.v. and my high speed internet and my kids need their rooms and space to live. It’s just all starting to get a little tense around here. I think 3 months is the max. Not that I haven’t appreciated it immensely that my parents have opened up their home for us, because I truly have. I’m just sayin’!
Jer took another day off today to hopefully finish the hardwood flooring (which looks fabulous). We went to pick out our stone this morning for our fireplace. Our carpet is supposed to be installed on Saturday if everything goes well (fingers crossed). Cabinets are being built as we speak and will be installed next week. Furnace got hooked up today…WE HAVE HEAT!!! It’s been a cold 2 months to be heating a 1500 sq ft bungalow with 1 construction heater. We are consistently having -35 to -40 degree temperatures with the windchill (For all you Fahrenheit people out there, when it reaches -40 degrees celsius it’s the same in Fahrenheit…yup, slightly frigid). Although when it’s that cold outside it usually means the sun is out, and if that’s the case then the house heats up nice and toasty in the afternoon with all the windows facing South. Lovely. I’m going to have to get some blinds for the hot summer sun (YES, it does get hot up here in Canada…very, very hot…mmm…heat…).
I’ve had a 2 week hiatus from painting (other than 1 full day and 2 four hour afternoons) and that’s why it isn’t done yet. During that 2 weeks I’ve done some shopping and found curtains, bedding, cushions, pictures, mirrors, shelves…pretty much all the fun stuff for the house. I have to get a few curtain rods, some blinds for the bedrooms and a kitchen faucet yet. Not bad.
Jer’s going to start working on the tile this weekend. That should be an adventure : ) One nice bright spot in the week is that we are getting taken out for supper on Saturday by our friends as a thank you for taking care of their pets while they were on holidays (or maybe it’s a thank you for not killing the cat, I’m not sure…see previous post about that one). Whatever the case, I’m sure it will be a nice break from all the hard work of the last few weeks. We always have a ton of fun with them, so I’m really looking forward to Saturday. Oh and the other bright spot is watching “The Lipstick Jungle” on Thursday night with Tara. LOVE that show. I know, I know, just another evening soap opera, but it’s so great. Don’t judge me too harshly for my indulgence : )
Wow, I really don’t have anything all that interesting to say today. Or at all this year so far. Can you believe February is half over? And I’ve only posted 7 times this year. That’s truly pathetic! My brain feels like mush right now. When I’m not painting I’m in lala land! Or so it feels.
Okay, I’ll stop writing just for the sake of saying something and put you all out of your misery. Hope you are all well.
it was nice seeing you today IRL!
Comment by Ruth — February 13, 2008 @ 6:44 pm
Sounds exciting,can’t wait to see it!
If you have time for coffee tomorrow (thurs)morning come down all the girls are coming.
L
Comment by Louise — February 13, 2008 @ 10:12 pm
Joelle will be so happy when you guys move in to your new place.
Just the other day, she suddenly started crying and saying that she really missed playing with Ella.
Comment by Andrea — February 14, 2008 @ 10:58 am
It’s all coming together and soon you’ll be back in our neck of the woods, yeah!
Comment by Tara — February 14, 2008 @ 1:52 pm
I miss hearing from you. Sounds very exciting and a busy time for you.
I hope you have a great Valentine’s Day today.
Comment by Nadine — February 14, 2008 @ 9:44 pm
Are we going to get to see pictures soon
Fingers crossed that they are done by the 29th!
Comment by Alexis — February 14, 2008 @ 10:13 pm
You are sooo close! I’m happy for you. Hope ours comes along like yours did!
Comment by Cherrye — February 15, 2008 @ 7:41 am
Good luck!
Comment by Kendra — February 15, 2008 @ 12:13 pm
omgoodness, i so wish I had been there to go shopping with you!!!!
Congrats on the heat!!
Comment by Val — February 27, 2008 @ 5:22 pm