And now for those of you curious regarding the domestic trivialities of my life (and I just know someone out there lie awake at night wondering about me), I give you -
My back porch.
This is an on-going project. A week ago, the porch was filled with tools, wood scraps, kid toys, and office equipment. Anybody need a file cabinet?? Now Doc is motivated. Why now? I have no idea. Finally, after years of wishing I could sit out on my porch, drinking iced tea or eating coffee ice cream, with a book in hand, the job has begun in earnest.
I’d be embarrassed to show you pictures of what the porch looked like before he started gutting. This is the first, and second pass, of major junk removal. As you can see, work still needs doing.
But do I nag? Do I stomp my feet in frustration especially when I’m hormonal? Oh, no. Not me. Ha.
The potential for greatness is there, isn’t it? I can see it finished with a brick floor, nicer wood on the walls and furniture. Real furniture!
I was all set to post this as one of those “Oh, isn’t this interesting about me” types of posts, and then Snap tipped me off to BooMama’s challenge. If you have a house project, and you need a little encouragement from your online blog buddies, this could just be the kick in the pants you need. So, bare it all. What do you want to accomplish around your house this summer?
I want to get rid of all of those weeds in my yard!
Yes — great potential there! And coffee ice cream? In my book, that’s excellent motivation.
Ah, I’ve got a painting project that’s a year old. Just seems totally impossible to paint a room with my, ahem, curious 3 yo around.
Shannons last blog post..Aaaaarrrrrgggghhhh!
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