Sunshine
Wow, today the sun is shining and all is right with the world. We got outside, planted some flowers, talked with our neighbors, and saw 99% of all the people walking around with smiles on their faces. You don't realize how much you miss the sunshine until it shines on you full force!
Powderpost Beetles
If we really have these on our fence I'm going to be very angry. We moved my flower pots away from the house where we were storing them for the winter about 1 month ago. They have been sitting over next to the fence with our neighbors to the north and today as I pulled all of the old flowers and planted new ones I had to GASP and call my J-man over to check out something that has started eating the fence on one specific board. UGH. ARGH. Not saying anything to our neighbors yet - I'm sure they can't see the damage - until we figure out what kind of pest is really doing the damage but I'm fairly certain it's this beetle thing and not termites (thank goodness). Found some poison spray on the home depot website that says it will do the trick so we might try a bottle of that then see what happens.
Kitchen Design
A really kitchen designer came to my house, took the measurements, and will meet with us in 2 weeks to present the design ideas she has for our kitchen. I am so very excited about this. I have plenty of ideas and we did the whole DIY thing at the last house. This time around J-man would really like to pay somebody else to do the work but I just don't know if I can let go of the process and hand it over to somebody else. (control freak much?) Anybody know what the difference is between 'custom' cabinets from a cabinet maker versus the 'all plywood' versions of the cabinets at home depot? The only thing I can think of is that of course the custom guy can make a 19" one whereas at good old HD you would get 18" or 21" with nothing in between other than a filler piece.
Living Room Makeover
The designer and construction company owner came over to check out our living room that they are making over for us (a $2500 value!!!). So far I think we are getting paint, drapes, a new fireplace surround, mantel, and furniture placement. The designer made me nervous when she said that she might do the final placement with me gone from the house. Umm, have you met me? Not sure that I can be convinced to leave a designer alone in my home - who knows what craziness might ensue!
Barbie Mermaid
Well, we now have the book, the doll, and the DVD of Barbie: A Mermaid Tale (or is it Tail?). Pookie only gets to watch the movie one time each day since it is a full hour long. She begs and pleads to watch it but I'm going to stay firm on this one as that is a long movie for somebody who is four years old. She loves this silly movie and wants to play Mom and Mermaid Daughter all the time now. It's funny because now she wants to be the mom and everyone else has to be the evil sister and/or barbie. Thank goodness that we've already survived the Ariel Mermaid craze so we have plenty (read this as waaaaay too many) mermaid dolls, bath toys, squinkies, etc, etc.
Mississippi Bound
Well my mother left this morning to head to mississippi to help the victims of these terrible tornados. I have no idea why FEMA is jumping in so soon and putting the lives of the FEMA workers in danger. My mom is an on-call volunteer who is paid only when she is deployed to help on a disaster. She loves helping people and really is able to make a difference by making sure that the victims she helps get the full benefit of the assistance programs. I'm nervous having her out there in the 'alley' when I hear that May is the 'busy' season for tornados -- what the heck? Is that a joke? She will be back in time for my niece's graduation from high school so that is a relief but then she is probably back out there in July for another two months. Sigh - Mom, I miss you and was planning on having you entertain Pookie with me!!
