Preparations

I booked a week off work again.  It’s been lovely.  But I didn’t do it really so that I could relax.  I did it so I could prepare for my weekend guests.  Ok.  That’s not the only reason.  But I wanted a few days to get some things done around here.

I honestly didn’t think it was possible to love home more than I did before.  But, with every little thing I get done around here… I fall more and more in love with it.  Being here makes my heart and soul happy.

 

I saw these when I went to get the mail the other day.  Beautiful apple blossoms by the side of my driveway, full of dew from the cold mornings we’ve been having.

 

 

I turned the heat off because we’ve been having such nice weather.  Then I got home on Monday morning after my night shift to 14 degrees Celsius.  Yikes!

I honestly slept most of the day on Monday.  Those three night shifts in a row really do a number on all of us.  Fortunately for me, I had nothing planned for Monday.  I even went to bed at a reasonable hour and managed a great sleep.  Oh, and I worked on the monster truck.  Unfortunately, I didn’t get as much done as I would have liked because I ran out of yarn.  AGAIN.

 

I got to spend a big chunk of my day on Tuesday with my Mom.  It was great.  We hit this little basement pub for lunch.  It’s a really cozy spot.  I love the stone walls and the old church benches.  I had my favorit – POUTINE!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yesterday was full of crossing things off my to-do list.  I took the old sewing machine out, hemmed, pressed and hung my new drapes.  They really change the space – make it a tad more elegant.

 

I also tackled a few sticky projects.  I got this antique dresser from my uncle Andre.  Beautiful dresser but covered in little stickers from his then-young-daughter.  I took out my Goo Gone and got all the stickers off.  Now it looks beautiful!  I also had this sticky trim stuff around my tub in the upstairs bathroom.  It came off years ago but the glue remained.  I’m sure you can imagine the stuff that stuck there.  It was really gross.  So, yesterday, I scraped at that too and put in a new sticky trim.  Looks fab and I’m very proud of myself.  Hahahahaha.

So, here we are.  Finally.  Pictures of the monster truck.  It’s still not finished.  But it’s close.

 

I still don’t like it.  BUT, I’m guessing when it’s all put together and the bumpers, lights, mirrors and eyes are on, I will love it.  AND, when I give it to Patrick and he loves it, it will all be worth it.

It’s a long weekend!  I’m pretty excited to have people here.  I’ve never been big on hosting – makes me go a little OCD.  But, more and more, I realize that I love my space and I want to share it with people.  So, this weekend will be full of family, food, maybe a bonfire and probably a little crafting 🙂  It’s going to be wonderful.

Have a happy long weekend everyone!