For Today, March 31, 2009...
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The End of a Very Busy Week . . .
2 months ago
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Bathroom Work Update
So, bathroom work has proceeded, just much slower than with the master bath. It's been my hubby and his brother helping, so I don't have as many pics as I did before. Still, there is some progress, so I thought I'd share.
Cement board has gone up in the tub area. This took a little longer only because my brother-in-law had other work to tend to. It wasn't difficult, just a bit time consuming because of the cuts.
Hubby started tiling today. I warned him when he started that he would close himself in. He couldn't finish the floor because he wouldn't have been able to get out of the bathroom without stepping on the tiles. Travertine tiles are natural stone, so they don't have the grooves on the bottom like porcelain and ceramic tiles have. They need at least 24 hours to dry completely before standing on them, or they shift. So tiling will (hopefully) continue tomorrow. Once the floors are done the walls in the tub area can start, though those will be quite interesting. A new experience, what fun! Stay tuned!
Cement board has gone up in the tub area. This took a little longer only because my brother-in-law had other work to tend to. It wasn't difficult, just a bit time consuming because of the cuts.
Hubby started tiling today. I warned him when he started that he would close himself in. He couldn't finish the floor because he wouldn't have been able to get out of the bathroom without stepping on the tiles. Travertine tiles are natural stone, so they don't have the grooves on the bottom like porcelain and ceramic tiles have. They need at least 24 hours to dry completely before standing on them, or they shift. So tiling will (hopefully) continue tomorrow. Once the floors are done the walls in the tub area can start, though those will be quite interesting. A new experience, what fun! Stay tuned!Monday, March 30, 2009
The Simple Woman's Daybook - March 30 Edition
For today, March 30, 2009
Outside my window...is a bright and sunshiny day, about 70 degrees. We got a little rain this weekend, and hopefully some more today.
I am thinking...about some high school friends I found on Facebook. I graduated from HS 28 years ago, but it seems like only yesterday when I find my dear friends.
I am thankful for...a good meeting I had with E's teachers this morning. He's doing much better, and is expected to pass to 4th grade. Praise the Lord!
From the learning rooms...we'll be working on plot development which is similar to main idea for reading comprehension.
From the kitchen...crock pot jambalaya with white rice.
I am wearing...a burgundy blouse, grey skirt and (now) house sandals. I was wearing my black pumps when I went to meet with the teachers, but took them off as soon as I got home. I always dress up when I go see my son's teachers. I believe he deserves to have a mommy that looks presentable.
I am creating...this week's menu. I'm a bit behind.
I am going...to get out of these nice clothes and into some shorts. Need to start cleaning up after hubby was working on the bathroom again yesterday.
I am reading...chapter 7 of Really Bad Girls of the Bible, and Matthew chapter 27. I've broken it down so I can really get into it.
I am hearing...my son getting up. He worked last night so he slept in.
I am hoping...my son continues to do well in school and his reading continues to improve.
Around the house...laundry, bathroom cleaning, and get rid of some dust. I've managed to keep everything as clean as possible despite the construction, but I need to go over the floors everyday.
One of my favorite things is...seeing old friends. Pastor Bill and his beautiful wife Rebecca were visiting from Connecticut yesterday, and it was great to see them and their 3 gorgeous daughters.
A few plans for the rest of the week: more construction work will be going on, though not as quickly as with the master bath. We're doing this one ourselves, so it's more about doing a little each day. Wednesday is April Fool's Day - don't get caught!
Here's a picture thought I'm sharing: I swiped this from Marybeth Whalen because it's so true:
To join in the fun, visit Peggy at the Simple Woman's Daybook. Have a blessed week.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Bathroom Work Continues...
...And the vanity is GONE!! I am so glad to see it leave, too. It was just plain ugly. I already know what I want for this space, and believe me it'll be a whole lot nicer looking than what was there before.
Thankfully the mirror is still intact. I'm hoping this mirror will survive the contruction just like the mirror in the master bath did. I don't want to go over-budget unnecessarily.
The toilet is gone too, as are all the floor tiles. Those were much harder to remove than the wall tiles. I kept a small area rug in the bathroom to cover up the broken tiles, and it kept them dry. Hubby wants to start tiling tomorrow. Unlike the master bath, he and my brother-in-law will be doing the work in this bathroom, since it's pretty small. That doesn't mean it's an easy task! There's plenty to do, but I'm sure they'll do a fine job. Keep watching!
Thankfully the mirror is still intact. I'm hoping this mirror will survive the contruction just like the mirror in the master bath did. I don't want to go over-budget unnecessarily.
The toilet is gone too, as are all the floor tiles. Those were much harder to remove than the wall tiles. I kept a small area rug in the bathroom to cover up the broken tiles, and it kept them dry. Hubby wants to start tiling tomorrow. Unlike the master bath, he and my brother-in-law will be doing the work in this bathroom, since it's pretty small. That doesn't mean it's an easy task! There's plenty to do, but I'm sure they'll do a fine job. Keep watching!Tuesday, March 24, 2009
The Ungrateful Dead
Three friends arrived at the Pearly Gates at the same time. As part of their orientation in heaven, Saint Peter asked what kind of remarks they would most like to hear from their family and friends at their funerals.
"I would like to hear them say that I was a great doctor and a good family man," said the first.
"I would like to hear that I was a wonderful husband and that during my career as a school teacher I made a difference in many lives," chimed in the second fellow.
"Those both sound terrific," replied the third, "but I'd like to hear them say, 'Look! He's moving!'"
Hey, everyone needs a good laugh now and then, right? ;-)
"I would like to hear them say that I was a great doctor and a good family man," said the first.
"I would like to hear that I was a wonderful husband and that during my career as a school teacher I made a difference in many lives," chimed in the second fellow.
"Those both sound terrific," replied the third, "but I'd like to hear them say, 'Look! He's moving!'"
Hey, everyone needs a good laugh now and then, right? ;-)
Let's Go Fly a Kite!
Sunday my son and I went to our local park (conveniently located across the street from our house) to fly his new kite. We had such a good time! What a great way to get fresh air and exercise while having fun.
I found this kite at Costco for $12.99. It's in the shape of a shark, with a wide wing span. It's 62" long, so it's bigger than my son. He named it Blue Jet, because it's blue and flies like a jet (very creative, don't you think?).
We'd been to the park the previous week and some kids were flying kites. One of the boys let my son try it and he was fascinated. All week long he kept begging me to "Please please Mommy buy me a kite, I want to go kite flying." I couldn't resist.
Sunday was very breezy, so getting Blue Jet off the ground was not a problem at all. We were thrilled to watch it take off.
Running with kite in hand is fun, and the physical activity is a plus.
The kite is nowhere near the pole. It just looks that way in the picture. At this point we weren't even flying it that high.
The skies were a bit overcast but we didn't get any rain. Blue Jet was able to fly high for a good 2 1/2 hours.
Of course, we weren't the only ones enjoying the perfect kite weather. It was so nice seeing parents out with their kids, spending family time together in a fun-filled activity that doesn't include video games or television sets. It's good old fashioned family fun. I hope more families will be encouraged to do the same. Kids will remember this more than the time spent with Super Mario, trust me.
I found this kite at Costco for $12.99. It's in the shape of a shark, with a wide wing span. It's 62" long, so it's bigger than my son. He named it Blue Jet, because it's blue and flies like a jet (very creative, don't you think?).
We'd been to the park the previous week and some kids were flying kites. One of the boys let my son try it and he was fascinated. All week long he kept begging me to "Please please Mommy buy me a kite, I want to go kite flying." I couldn't resist.
Sunday was very breezy, so getting Blue Jet off the ground was not a problem at all. We were thrilled to watch it take off.
Running with kite in hand is fun, and the physical activity is a plus.
The kite is nowhere near the pole. It just looks that way in the picture. At this point we weren't even flying it that high.
The skies were a bit overcast but we didn't get any rain. Blue Jet was able to fly high for a good 2 1/2 hours.
Of course, we weren't the only ones enjoying the perfect kite weather. It was so nice seeing parents out with their kids, spending family time together in a fun-filled activity that doesn't include video games or television sets. It's good old fashioned family fun. I hope more families will be encouraged to do the same. Kids will remember this more than the time spent with Super Mario, trust me.
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