Let Me Think About That

If I'd gone to Port Townsend as previously planned, I'd be driving back home today. I'm really glad I didn't go. Not only did I need to be here to make numerous decisions with the finishing downstairs BUT... I've painted over half the house. I was going to start on the studio today only there are piles of lumber and other supplies all over the room so I'll paint the downstairs bathroom and start on the doors and the rest will have to wait until next week when the renovations are done - hopefully. By Wednesday this week I should be cleaning and starting to move boxes. There's is still lots to be done but moving in is feeling quite doable.  We have two weeks.

When we woke up Sunday, it was snowing which seemed like a really bad April Fool's Day joke. Not. There was alternating snow and sunshine all day. Weird weather. Pretty trees. These are right across from our "new" front porch. When we left last night, there was a herd of deer meandering through the complex.

I painted the entry way yesterday. Above is how it looked before and below it has two coats of Pasture Green which has turned out to be a color that Howard really likes. It's not a Benjamin Moore color. They color matched it from another line. Howard has commented several times on how good he thinks it looks. YEAH. For us - not being beige people - this is a huge improvement and far more comfortable. The house is beginning to feel home-ish. When the walls left and right are done, it'll look fabulous.

If you had been over here listening last week, you'd have heard me say let me think about that frequently. I'm good at making quick decisions and in the past they've worked out well. This time, I'm taking more time - typically painting time - to work through dilemmas and often the answers are just as effective as the first thought but less expensive. This is good - especially as less debt and the ability to pay off our mortgage were major goals with this move.

Another goal was less work and less stress for Howard and that seems to be working out as well. He has made many - MANY - positive comments. At breakfast yesterday, I said you seem to be very happy about this move he said that he was really looking forward to it. Quite possibly - just maybe - the double garage and the bigger office with the couch and the ridiculously huge TV are motivating factors but - LOL - either way, good.

Talk soon - Myrna

Grateful - painting downstairs