The Fan

There’s nothing like a feeling of accomplishment! Joe and I have been working hard around here this weekend on cleaning and finishing up several chores that have needed tending to for a long time. One thing on our to-do list was our living room fan. Fans aren’t really something that I look at a lot or even think much about. If they work, they’re pretty much fine with me. Well, the fan in our living room had to go! Here’s a picture of it:

When we bought this house the previous owner had replaced all of the fixtures in the house… door knobs, fans, blinds, sink hardware, appliances, even the toilets! He did everything EXCEPT for the living room fan. All of the NEW additions were in a stainless steel or brushed aluminum or something other than gold or brass. Our fan was sticking out like a big gold sore thumb that had four annoying spotlights. So, we bought a new fan.

Joe borrowed our neighbor’s ladder and started replacing it Saturday morning. I was a nervous wreck as he did this as the ladder was propped up against the ceiling. I’m not sure if this was the most proper way to be using the ladder, but Joe managed to do it without having any sort of accident.

Saturday was also pajama day! Since the day I brought Scarlett home from the hospital I have never left her in a sleeper all day. Well, it was time for an exception, and she didn’t seem to mind one little bit!

Oh, Poo!

There comes a time in your baby’s life that you think you’ve got it all figured out….. the schedule, when they’re hungry, tired, wet diaper, etc. I started off my day thinking I had it all figured out….

The morning started out great! Scarlett slept until 7:45am after being put to bed last night at 6:45pm. She woke up happy, took her morning bottle, and then started watching Baby Einstein. We put her on the floor to watch and put the dogs outside. They were cold, so I went to find their sweaters. On my search for sweaters I noticed (smelled) that Scarlett needed her diaper changed. Anyway, I found the sweaters, gave them to Joe to put on them, and took Scarlett upstairs to change her diaper and get her ready for the day.

I knew immediately this was going to be a little messy. After using two wipes, I realized there was a big problem. Those were the last two wipes! Well, they were the last two in the wipe container next to her changing pad. I had more in the cabinet below. So, I reach down to get them while holding on to her while she flailed her legs and body all over the place. It was starting to get messy. It started to get even messier as I tried to pull the plastic wrap off the container. Two hands are needed for this, but I really needed at least one had to hold her somewhat still. Needless to say this simple diaper change ended up with poo on her hands, feet, legs, the changing pad cover, and the WALLS of the hutch on her changing table. Somehow I got it under control without getting myself covered in it. I learned a big lesson today, and that is: ALWAYS have a large supply of wipes nearby that are ready to use!!!!

Other than making messes, Scarlett has been taking more interest in her toys. I found this neat little Move and Crawl Ball at Wal-Mart earlier this week, and she seems to really like it along with her books and chewing on anything she can get her hands on!

Other than that we’ve still been working on projects around the house. Joe painted the guest bathroom last night. Now I’ve just got to get this house cleaned along with a few more improvements. Hopefully that will be completed this weekend.

Jackson and the Garage

The past couple of weeks have been pretty hectic around here. Maybe that’s why I haven’t blogged in a while. Before I get into what we’ve been up to, I’ve got to show off my new cousin, Jackson Scarborough Edwards. He was born yesterday, and I went to meet him today. He’s just sweet as can be and looks just like him mom.

Jason, Christy, and Jackson

When I started writing this blog a few months ago I made a big TO-DO list for Joe and I to get after. Slowly, but surely we have been working on it. One of the big projects was our garage. Here is what it looked like when we decided to clean it up:

First and foremost, we replaced the garage doors. They worked, but they were old and rickety. One of the springs had actually popped off and flew across the room. It barely missed Joe. Thank God he wasn’t hit! This happened about a year ago, and since then I have wanted new doors. The old doors also did not have sensors which will stop the door and make it go back up in case something is in the way. This was a must for me! People can be killed by garage doors, and I did not want a senseless accident like that happening when it could have been prevented.

We also HAD to get rid of that stupid Nascar stripe that was painted across it. Seriously, someone took A LOT of time working on that. They even painted the shelves red! I’m pretty sure it was done right before we bought the house. It was funny at first, but got on my nerves very quickly. So, that was covered up with what was supposed to have been a nice creamy colored paint. For some reason the paint that I brought home from Lowe’s has a pinkish tint to it. Joe started painting before I got home one afternoon and thought this was what I wanted…. Well, it wasn’t. But, we were past the point of no return. So now the garage is painted “light red”.

To finish everything up, we repainted the floors. The paint on there was chipping off and looked pretty worn. It is now brown and looks 100% better! We've still got some stuff to donate and get out of here, but other than that, we're done with this room.

Joe has now found that he likes working out of the garage. It's probably the most quiet place in our house. Doesn't the yellow/brown painting look great hanging above his "desk"?? :)

Next up is painting the guest bathroom, and it’s got to be done within the next week. We’ve got lots going on with my family coming here for Thanksgiving and then Katherine and Ed’s Engagement Party here right after that. Let me tell you, there’s nothing like hosting a party to force you into making improvements and sprucing up!

Of course this wouldn’t be a completed blog entry without a picture and Scarlett update. She’s doing great and growing like a weed! I can’t believe she’ll be 7 months old this month!!!