One wall of the dining room is green. We're waiting for the plaster to dry everywhere else so we can finish painting. My clever mother suggested putting up wainscoting over the evil wallpaper on the bottom half of the wall, an idea that appeals to me a lot more than peeling and … [Read more...] about We have greenage
Life
Setbacks
We got the mudding finished and the dining room taped and covered in plastic last night. However, the green paint is all wrong. We came to the conclusion that we can't find a shade that won't be too dark and still matches the remaining wallpaper on the bottom half of the … [Read more...] about Setbacks
The wallpaper must die
Day 1 Supplies: scrapers, spray bottle, bottle of wallpaper stripper concentrate that has to be diluted in hot water. Discover lack of hot water. Opt to fill spray bottle with water instead and proceed as seen on Designed to … [Read more...] about The wallpaper must die
Homeownership
The house is ours. The previous owners took the porch swing with them (sniffle) but they left us all the leftover paint and flooring so we can match it. They also left us a couple of plants, and the new grass in the back yard is growing well thanks to all the rain. They even … [Read more...] about Homeownership
Honeymoon and stuff
Monday, we had planned to go to Sea World while everyone dispersed, but between loading all our junk into the cars and taking Michael's mom to the airport, we didn't get there until 3 in the afternoon, just as the temperature went over 100. It was still a lot of fun, and I have … [Read more...] about Honeymoon and stuff
Mawwiage
I'm back. I'm married. I'm not used to saying that yet. Lisa has a few photos up. More pictures to come as soon as we collect them from the various photographers. … [Read more...] about Mawwiage
If you are a hotel events coordinator…
… and you were contracted four months ago for a ceremony and reception, you really cannot wait until two days before the wedding to decide that your events room will hold only enough chairs for 2/3 of the guests. You just can't. If you'll excuse me, I'm going to go … [Read more...] about If you are a hotel events coordinator…
“The other kids will never catch on that his initials are ASS…”
Baby's Named a Bad, Bad Thing: A Primer on Parent Cruelty Do not name your child—or your characters!—anything that appears on this site. … [Read more...] about “The other kids will never catch on that his initials are ASS…”
January…
Stubborn and hard-hearted. Ambitious and serious. Loves to teach and be taught. Always looking at people's flaws and weaknesses. Likes to criticize. Hardworking and productive. Smart, neat and organized. Sensitive and has deep thoughts. Knows how to make others happy. Quiet … [Read more...] about January…
Stuff
I was really cranky on Friday, in case you couldn't tell. Saturday was entertaining. It's not every day you get to see someone take a pair of scissors to a dress that costs about what I make in a month, let me just say. After the fitting, I dashed back here for a shower hosted by … [Read more...] about Stuff
