Djembe left for Nashville yesterday and I embarked on a 2 day attempt to finish our youngest daughter’s bedroom. I was successful, but did not make the deadline of Djembe’s return. I wanted to surprise him with one room finished. First, I shoveled (literally) all of the girls’ belongings into the foyer. I pushed the bed and computer to the center of the room, then prepared to paint. The girls were so excited. They wanted to help paint, but the thought of handing my eight year old a roller was a little frightening and the brush method just didn’t blend. With much disappointment I found other ways for them to help. Their main job, keep Tiki from getting into anything. That is a tall order since she is not comfortable with us and attempts to explore everything and everywhere. Her biggest delight is chasing the cat, who although needs the exercise does not appreciate Tiki’s exercise routine. Tiki also prefers cat food to dog food. All my dogs do…I wonder why? Back to the room. I managed to finish painting last night, edging and all! It is a beautiful and bright blue-green, not really pastel…but well, just wait for the pic when we’re done with everything. It is very fitting and “Tweety” picked it out to match her comforter set. Today I attempted a project that I wasn’t so sure about. We have a cheap chest of drawers that is still in decent condition, but I did not want it in “Tweety’s” bedroom the way it looked. Since it would not hold paint I decided to try something…I covered it in contact paper and then sponged the room color, then a pastel yellow, then the room color again. It is really cute! Couldn’t believe it worked! It may not last long, and that’s fine, we can get something nice later. The girls had fun doing the painting. It was something easy for them and kept them involved. The room came together well with lots to give to Salvation Army. LOTS!
Next task, staining our new bedroom furniture! I have to have to HAVE to finish my school work first…off to researc more on LBJ and his Great Society…mmm well, maybe tomorrow it’s after midnight and I’m wiped out tired!
smiles! kontan jou!