My life has been subsumed by baby tending. It's EXHAUSTING. I'm finally at the point where I care that my life has been subsumed, but I don't know if I have the energy to DO anything about it.
I spent nearly $100 at Lowes yesterday on stuff to either a) baby proof or b) organize/clean (aka - baby proof). Maybe I'm going overboard. I'd really like to just stick Albert in a bubble to keep him safe from harm and germs. That would be a LOT easier. And probably cheaper. I bet I could rig something out of bubble wrap and duct tape...
Showing posts with label home improvement. Show all posts
Showing posts with label home improvement. Show all posts
Monday, November 08, 2010
Friday, February 05, 2010
four weeks and counting
The Nesting Crazy is rearing its ugly head. In the last week I have:
- had my husband pull out the fridge so that I could scrub the side (that is hidden when it is pushed back against the wall and beside our dishwasher)
- insisted that the new sink we've been saving for HAD to be installed this month
- randomly scrubbed the inside of my microwave for 30 minutes
- used a toothbrush to clean my bathroom sink
- seriously considered remodeling the master bath, instead of just fixing what we have currently
- worn an N-95 mask to do household chores my husband is afraid to do (ever wash a moldy tupperware container? anyone? anyone? No?... I guess we are the only ones who forget their lunch in the car...)
- had to resist the urge to BLEACH-SANITIZE EVERYTHING IN THE NURSERY to kill any errant viruses/microbes
Strangely, I do not feel it necessary to NOT do any of these things. Instead, I feel validated by the pregnancy to let my OCD get the better of me. Some of these things do need done (like the microwave - it was GROSS, I hadn't cleaned it in the last YEAR.), but most of them are totally unnecessary (e.g. BLEACH). I suppose it's a good thing that I have coping techniques to keep me from engaging in the truly OCD behaviors. Probably safer for all involved... after all, bleach fumes can't be good for anyone, pregnant or not.
Saturday, September 05, 2009
HOW long has it been?
Oh crap. It has been a while. But y'all will forgive me right? That's what friends do. Right? :-)
It's been a busy summer. I built a raised bed for my garden - which has been a success despite the cool summer.
We are about to embark on major home improvements this weekend and this month (fixing rotted trim, repainting it and installing new outdoor lights - and waterproofing, cleaning, and repairing basement walls via some contractors).
Not to mention, I am teaching Steve to cook on his own. Pray that we don't burn the house down or break the new stove.
Not to mention my sister is pushing me to turn this blog into something that I could make a living at. Now - I love my job. But how cool would it be to have more than a few people reading this thing? The question is - what do I do?
I've considered adding a section on basic home improvement projects and/or dealing with contractors, from a woman's perspective; making your own traditions; and a few other ideas that are not well-formed enough to mention here. But seriously, it's hard to think about what idea would get me a larger audience. Who knows?
All I know for sure today is that I want to finish watching the Zips (even if they are going to get pounded) and get out and take advantage of this three day weekend.
It's been a busy summer. I built a raised bed for my garden - which has been a success despite the cool summer.
We are about to embark on major home improvements this weekend and this month (fixing rotted trim, repainting it and installing new outdoor lights - and waterproofing, cleaning, and repairing basement walls via some contractors).
Not to mention, I am teaching Steve to cook on his own. Pray that we don't burn the house down or break the new stove.
Not to mention my sister is pushing me to turn this blog into something that I could make a living at. Now - I love my job. But how cool would it be to have more than a few people reading this thing? The question is - what do I do?
I've considered adding a section on basic home improvement projects and/or dealing with contractors, from a woman's perspective; making your own traditions; and a few other ideas that are not well-formed enough to mention here. But seriously, it's hard to think about what idea would get me a larger audience. Who knows?
All I know for sure today is that I want to finish watching the Zips (even if they are going to get pounded) and get out and take advantage of this three day weekend.
Sunday, February 08, 2009
Big time Big Shot!
So I am getting interviewed! Ah the life of a super star... My friend and DG sister from University of Akron has decided to interview me for her blog.
So here are her questions and my answers!
What is your greatest accomplishment since graduating from college? (since we knew each other then!)
Hmmm. This one is tough. I think surviving graduate school (not mention the Masters degree) should be the answer. But I don't think that it is it - that really was more a daily thing than one LARGE thing. I could be romantic and say "getting married" but that is too old fashioned, and not totally my accomplishment (I mean, he did ask...). Finishing my first afghan? Teaching myself to knit?
This is going to seem like a small thing, but I really think my greatest accomplishment is my rose garden. I actually managed to keep one of them alive for more than a year!
What is your best memory from DG days?
Probably the Initiation where I got welcomed my first grand-little into my family. Partly because that was the week I had pink hair and no one could keep a straight face during the ritual. :-)
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
In 5 years - still married, possibly with kids, and a better paycheck. In 10 years - still married, hopefully with kids who are not a pain in the butt/have manners/can do laundry and dishes, and a whole lot of memories from fantastic trips. I like to set the bar low.
Is there a question in the universe that you would like to answer or solve? If so, which one?
Why are people mean/stupid? I mean really, we are all human - I don't get the whole "you are different/I want to feel powerful, so I have to persecute you." thing... on both a small throwing-crayons way and a large dropping-bombs way.
And stealing from Ms. Mac, if you had to choose a flavor of ice cream that most fits your personality, what kind do you think you would you be? Feel free to make one up if necessary.
Ooh... another toughie. Probably homemade chocolate chip cookie dough (from my Ben and Jerry's recipe book). Some "raw" stuff, doesn't come together until the end - but always comes through, and decadent.
And that concludes the interview!
Part of the deal was that I continue this by interviewing more people. So here are the rules.
1. Leave me a comment saying, “Interview me.”
2. I will respond by emailing you five questions. I get to pick the questions.
3. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions. Be sure you link back to this original post.
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.
Let’s go!
So here are her questions and my answers!
What is your greatest accomplishment since graduating from college? (since we knew each other then!)
Hmmm. This one is tough. I think surviving graduate school (not mention the Masters degree) should be the answer. But I don't think that it is it - that really was more a daily thing than one LARGE thing. I could be romantic and say "getting married" but that is too old fashioned, and not totally my accomplishment (I mean, he did ask...). Finishing my first afghan? Teaching myself to knit?
This is going to seem like a small thing, but I really think my greatest accomplishment is my rose garden. I actually managed to keep one of them alive for more than a year!
What is your best memory from DG days?
Probably the Initiation where I got welcomed my first grand-little into my family. Partly because that was the week I had pink hair and no one could keep a straight face during the ritual. :-)
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
In 5 years - still married, possibly with kids, and a better paycheck. In 10 years - still married, hopefully with kids who are not a pain in the butt/have manners/can do laundry and dishes, and a whole lot of memories from fantastic trips. I like to set the bar low.
Is there a question in the universe that you would like to answer or solve? If so, which one?
Why are people mean/stupid? I mean really, we are all human - I don't get the whole "you are different/I want to feel powerful, so I have to persecute you." thing... on both a small throwing-crayons way and a large dropping-bombs way.
And stealing from Ms. Mac, if you had to choose a flavor of ice cream that most fits your personality, what kind do you think you would you be? Feel free to make one up if necessary.
Ooh... another toughie. Probably homemade chocolate chip cookie dough (from my Ben and Jerry's recipe book). Some "raw" stuff, doesn't come together until the end - but always comes through, and decadent.
And that concludes the interview!
Part of the deal was that I continue this by interviewing more people. So here are the rules.
1. Leave me a comment saying, “Interview me.”
2. I will respond by emailing you five questions. I get to pick the questions.
3. You will update your blog with the answers to the questions. Be sure you link back to this original post.
4. You will include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
5. When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.
Let’s go!
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Fixing the Rusty Sinkhole Cover
So this is what I have to look at every day.
A rusty cover for an unused sinkhole. It was bugging me. For the last 11 months. Since I got married and moved in to my husband's house. So I did something about it. I went to Lowe's, got out some tools and supplies and set to work.
Surface scrub (to get rid of the rust underneath on the sink), screwdriver, hammer, replacement cover. I didn't mess around. Here's me getting harsh on the rusty monster...
Note that I am cheap. I buy the generic surface scrub.
Ew.
Ew.
And again I say Ew.
Scrubbing commence! (no pictures because I have only two hands.)
After shot of the rusty monster.
Hmmm... now that we've gotten this far, perhaps I should read the instructions?
Aw crap, I need plumber's putty? Well luckily I've got
some laying around the house (to fix our sink (which will
follow in another post!).
Okay... let's open this puppy up... ew.
I have to TOUCH that? Eh.
Rolled into little snakes and threaded around the cover
and the putty cap...then set the cap in the hole...
...and crawl under to twist on the nut. (Don't judge by the disposal.)
First attempt didn't work, the whole thing moved. So I stacked
something heavy on top.
Crawl under and try this again... [ugh]
and Ta-DAH!!! Small victory in plumbing. $3.00 piece of mind = obsessing done.
Next week: Fixing the Jiggly Faucet
Surface scrub (to get rid of the rust underneath on the sink), screwdriver, hammer, replacement cover. I didn't mess around. Here's me getting harsh on the rusty monster...
Note that I am cheap. I buy the generic surface scrub.
Ew.
Ew.
And again I say Ew.
Scrubbing commence! (no pictures because I have only two hands.)
After shot of the rusty monster.
Hmmm... now that we've gotten this far, perhaps I should read the instructions?
Aw crap, I need plumber's putty? Well luckily I've got
some laying around the house (to fix our sink (which will
follow in another post!).
Okay... let's open this puppy up... ew.
I have to TOUCH that? Eh.
Rolled into little snakes and threaded around the cover
and the putty cap...then set the cap in the hole...
...and crawl under to twist on the nut. (Don't judge by the disposal.)
First attempt didn't work, the whole thing moved. So I stacked
something heavy on top.
Crawl under and try this again... [ugh]
and Ta-DAH!!! Small victory in plumbing. $3.00 piece of mind = obsessing done.
Next week: Fixing the Jiggly Faucet
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