This weekend I tackled some little things off of My To Do list.
I painted the bathroom radiator & repaired and painted the kitchen window.
Here's the window Before & After
(because you really don't need to see a photo of my toilet.)
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| Sorry this quality is bad. I'l try to fix it and re-upload, but I'm working on a deadline today. |
And a during. What? You don't paint with a baby strapped to you?
Mina is proving to be a very different baby than Franca. Or more honestly stated: my life with an infant is much different than it was with Franca.
With Franca I had a real 3 month maternity leave that I dedicated to getting her on a real routine. She was a very easy baby. Predictable. Alert. Calm.
With Mina, I have no maternity leave. I'm still working, plus minding an almost 3 year old and trying to get a house ready to sell. Not so much dedication to an infant routine. ;(
That's why I'm really looking forward to next week. I'm going to have some toddler-free downtime. While I should dedicate this to Mina, I've also planned to tackle some of the other To Do's because that's just how I roll.
On the list is:
- stain floor patches in dining room, back porch, kitchen, and back doors.
- stain back doors.
- stain & install kitchen base & door trim.
I'd love to also paint the parlor ceiling from orange to white as recommended by Realtor (sheds a tear), but that might be too much to ask of myself.
Wish me luck!
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You really are bad-ass. I'd consider printing this out and tacking to my fridge for inspiration to get stuff done while i"m on leave, but that might be creepy. ;)
ReplyDeleteI am taking notes re no maternity leave. I'm currently debating how soon I'm going to be able to "return" to work after Cashew pops out. And clearly I need to purchase a work sling also. Or maybe people will just take all the paint splatters as "artistic" when I'm not working :)
ReplyDeleteMaybe a little creepy. Hee hee.
ReplyDeleteNo really, don't pressure yourself. Do what you feel like you can do and take it day by day.
Oh, and my NUMBER ONE recommendation is (if you have a smart phone):
ReplyDeleteGet a baby tracking app. I find it indispensable. Right now I'm just tracking Mina's diapers and eating. For example. She last ate 2 hours and 34 minutes ago, which means I probably have about 30 minutes until she wakes up and wants to eat again.
I recommend Total Baby. Saves my sanity.
If you don't have a smart phone, just write in down in a notebook. Or you know, get a smart phone. ;)
You shouldn't paint with your baby.
ReplyDeleteThe paint gets all in their hair, and their heads are much too round to get paint right up into the corner....
;)
DeleteYou did that all by yourself? Awesome! You could ran a group of general contractors in Louisville KY!
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