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Long weekend 2 of 3

Hmmm … maybe I should rephrase …

We were told that we get the 31st December paid off work, so that’s meant that I’m able to take an extra day off work, as I had originally booked the 31st as a personal vacation day.

So this is actually long weekend 2 of 4!!

Anyway … this weekend didn’t quite go as planned. But then, they never do, do they?

Let’s skip back to last weekend.
There was SOOOO much to do, but Eliza was teething quite heavily, so my ability to do anything was pretty much nil.
I didn’t even get the laundry done.
Fortunately, we have an over abundance of clothing, so it didn’t really create a big issue … but it did mean that I had to do double loads this weekend. Continue reading “Long weekend 2 of 3”

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Like seeds in the wind

You came to me with heavy heart

I offered my shoulder

 

You poured your fears, concerns, and woes

I offered my ear

 

You were tired and fatigued

I offered my coffee

 

You had no place to sleep

I offered my bed

 

Now your eyes are dry

You are gone like seeds in the wind

 

 

 

As much as I love helping people out, it really is a shame when they appear to be using your generosity.

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Long weekend 1 of 3

I booked Thursday 11th and Friday 12th off work, so that I could tend to Eliza while Frank got caught up on his work around the house.

My checklist for those two days was as follows:

  • Clean all globes on the entry chandeliers
  • Create a faux leaded-glass effect on our front door
  • Finish the upholstry on the entry suite
  • Clean the drawing room chandelier
  • Clear the kitchen

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Another project for the to-do list

Chair Covers.

Oh – hang on. Let me back-track.

I’ve been researching stencilling for our Mezannine (see http://hilda.hhandg.com/?p=184), and have once again thought about stencilling throughout our entire house.

Our walls are painted solid colours. We didn’t buy wallpaper, because 1) we spent so much time taking the old wallpaper off 2) it’s SOOO expensive 3) if you do buy expensive wallpaper, it seems a shame to have to strip it off and replace it down the line 4) and even if you did decide to do that, I’m not too sure how wallpaper would strip off of drywall.

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