Home Improvement

We treated this weekend like an episode of Trading Spaces except we worked on our own house and we weren’t exactly working uninterrupted with a toddler and an infant in tow. Nate rode in the carrier for a lot of the time, helping me tape, put down the drop cloths, vaccum, and as many jobs I could manage with him on my person. Alex did a lot of helping, too, and was especially excited to carry the paint cans into the room and then, joy of joys, actually use the roller and paint two of the walls all by himself! With strategic use of naps and sending one parent off to the store with one or more children, coupled with working like maniacs after bedtime and eating out two meals a day, we managed to get our master bedroom and bathroom about 90% complete. The walls are now painted a warm gold, with a few accent walls in “cranberry zing.” We have hung mirrors and sconces and artwork, including several artistic photos from our honeymoon. And did I mention Alex painted? He also watched a bit more TV than I usually like, but at least it is done. Lots of pictures are here.