I've been so bad about updating the blog lately and frankly it is because I've had no desire to do it. When we got back from Kansas (about 2 1/2 weeks ago) we hit the ground running trying to get all of our "chores" done from being gone for six weeks and then also getting Dave ready to head back to work at both of his jobs. Needless to say it has been busy and I've been tired!
We decided to put Miles in daycare for three mornings a week to give me some devoted time for work. I was very anxious about this at first, but now that he has been going for a week I can see how much fun he is having there and how much better it is for him then being here with me with the television being his babysitter. He has a hard time when dad drops him off initially, but then she claims he is fine the rest of the time and he is very happy when I pick him up a few hours later.
We also decided to get a second car. It has been years since we've had two cars (we both can't even remember when it was). We live so close to Dave's work that he just walks normally so we never felt the need. When Dave took on his second job about a year ago I started feeling like maybe a second car would be nice because Miles and I are stuck at home in the evenings. Dave's brother decided to sell their 2005 Hyundai Tucson and we decided it was a good time for us to go ahead and buy a second car so we took their vehicle off their hands. It was nice getting it from someone we know so we can ask questions like when were the headlight bulbs replaced last, etc. (They are probably sick of all of our questions!)
So, to finish up our trip to Kansas I need to post pictures of the projects Dave did at my mom's house. Enjoy!
We decided to put Miles in daycare for three mornings a week to give me some devoted time for work. I was very anxious about this at first, but now that he has been going for a week I can see how much fun he is having there and how much better it is for him then being here with me with the television being his babysitter. He has a hard time when dad drops him off initially, but then she claims he is fine the rest of the time and he is very happy when I pick him up a few hours later.
We also decided to get a second car. It has been years since we've had two cars (we both can't even remember when it was). We live so close to Dave's work that he just walks normally so we never felt the need. When Dave took on his second job about a year ago I started feeling like maybe a second car would be nice because Miles and I are stuck at home in the evenings. Dave's brother decided to sell their 2005 Hyundai Tucson and we decided it was a good time for us to go ahead and buy a second car so we took their vehicle off their hands. It was nice getting it from someone we know so we can ask questions like when were the headlight bulbs replaced last, etc. (They are probably sick of all of our questions!)
So, to finish up our trip to Kansas I need to post pictures of the projects Dave did at my mom's house. Enjoy!
The finished floor in the "breakfast nook"
The faux copper ceiling in the "breakfast nook"
Dave putting the floor down in the kitchen
A new threshold between the kitchen and dining room
A few of the boards were broken in the hallway and Dave replaced them
The finished "breakfast nook"
Dave sanded, stained, and polyurethaned all of the baseboards in the "breakfast nook" so that they would match the laminate floor. He also sanded, stained, and polyurethaned the window frame and the door and door frame that leads into the "breakfast nook." This project is what took the majority of the time! He is now a pro at staining! We had hoped to be able to sand, stain, and polyurethane all of the hardwood floors in the rest of the house this summer too (as you can tell from the pictures of the threshold and the hallway), but Dave just ran out of time. Maybe on our next visit???
Dave always does such a good job at everything he does! I'm absolutely positive my mom appreciated all of his hard work this summer. He is a life saver!
Dave always does such a good job at everything he does! I'm absolutely positive my mom appreciated all of his hard work this summer. He is a life saver!
1 comment:
I probably say this every time I comment...but honestly, I just love to watch your family grow! Dave, you did a gorgeous job! What a treasure it will be for many years to come! Miles in daycare? I know in my head that he's not a babe anymore but the time seems to have flown! He's a handsome little man. I bet he LOVES all the new experiences and new friends at day care. Your baby is growing up so fast. :) It makes me happy to read about what you're doing. Thanks for sharing!
Love,
Denise
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