Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Plum tuckered
It's pretty crazy having a home 'under renovation'. Even though Nich is just working in the basement, we've already experienced many plumbing and gas complications that have affected the upstairs. Along with that, I am trying to hold the whole house together. Usually, Nich would be in charge of the outside- lawn watering, gardening, car washing, vacuuming, etc. And I do what I do best, on the inside- cooking, cleaning, diapering, finances, etc.

But, now that Nich is working like crazy trying to get the basement suite done in a timely fashion, all of it has fallen on my shoulders. And on top of that, I still have loads of unpacking to do. We are both exhausted. And running on little sleep.

So, if you are wondering where I have disappeared to and how I am doing- I am busy trying to keep this household afloat (how do single, working parents do it?!) and I am drinking 5 cups of coffee a day to survive.

So, to end this post on a cute note, some pictures of the two adorable girls that bring so much joy to these crazy days.








I know it's going to get better. The basement will be done in 3-4 weeks. I am unpacking more boxes every day. I am becoming a whiz at lawn & garden maintenance (I mowed a lawn for the first time! It was fun!)

And, really, how bad can anything be with Starbucks one minute away?
 
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11 Comments:


  • At 2:38 PM, Blogger Bloggy Mama

    Looks like your girls are doing beautifully. They are such gorgeous little ones, Teresa. Hang in there, it will be so nice when you have it all done.

     

  • At 3:18 PM, Anonymous Christi

    Eva's curly hair is sooo cute! Did you use curlers or an iron? It looks great!

     

  • At 3:18 PM, Anonymous chelsey

    hang in there Teresa! sounds like you're doing great! how do you do evas hair so beauifuly?

     

  • At 3:54 PM, Blogger Jen Wilson

    LOVE Eva's curls!!! Beautiful! And oh, Kaitlyn is growing so fast. Sigh.

    I hope that you two survive this little period - you'll feel like regular life is so "easy" after this!!

     

  • At 9:31 AM, Blogger Jay and Milissa Ewing

    We should start a Moms/Moving Support Group. I understand your pain today! Now, I should stop procrastinating and start packing...

    Thanks for the boxes by the way!

     

  • At 11:57 AM, Anonymous Anonymous

    eva's hair looks ADORABLE like that, i love it! i miss you, when you're no longer busy or need a morning away you know who to call!

     

  • At 4:40 PM, Blogger jfur

    dude. you two are in SOOOO much trouble when they are teenagers. you'll be beating the boys off with bats.

     

  • At 6:07 PM, Anonymous Anonymous

    Ohhh, I love, love, love the curls! And don't let yourself get overwhelmed. It will get done when it gets done. In the meantime, just do what you can do and think of how great it will be when it is all done.

     

  • At 10:02 PM, Blogger Teresa

    Thanks for the encouraging words, guys.

    And, Eva's hair? The magic curling iron. It's a Sunday tradition :)

     

  • At 12:24 AM, Blogger Unknown

    very nice - the curls are sooooo cute! and the house is lookin great. hang in there and things will fall into place in no time -- can't wait to have a chance to go see it.

     

  • At 4:23 AM, Blogger Unknown

    Stopping by checking out your mommy blog. I just started one and am looking at other Blogher members sites.

    I enjoyed visiting yours. You have beautiful family.

    JDaniel4smom.blogspot.com

     
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