Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Whew...what a day!

I felt as though nothing was getting accomplished as I waited for the TV repair man (his window of time was between 1 and 5pm). I had so much to do, I had managed to go down and do the final sand on the drywall in Austin's room and then I waited.....
I wanted to start priming but didn't want to start and then stop.
I needed to pick up my computer but they hadn't called letting me know it was done and now I didn't dare leave and miss the TV guy.
I did clean up the house a bit and then waited.....
When Austin came home I called on the computer and it would be ready in a half and hour. I threw on paint clothes and did the first coat of prime, changed and went to the computer store, telling Austin to tell the TV repair guy I'd be back in five if he shows up.
I got back, somehow managed to re-connect my computer and then I couldn't get Skype to work. At this point I'm getting very frustrated and thinking not so nice words in my head and snapping at my children. I start dinner, my sister shows up to help prime and within one hour:
TV repair man shows up - fixes TV
My sweet sister talks Austin into helping her and they prime the 2nd coat. (I helped a little!)
Skype miraculously starts working
Got a counter in on a condo I'm selling and my seller accepted it!
Principle calls and tells me I CAN put Alex in 5th grade next year without any special permission and that we'll get together and see what they can do this year about getting him school for some ESL classes.
And I made dinner!
Now, I'm just waiting for my good friend Jan to come over and paint the bedroom. (Luckily the primer dries in two hours!) I just dropped Austin at Young Mens and I need to go with Devree to Oakcrest registration. Rylee has already cried through her spelling. (This is a normal everyday occurrence-if we miss any words-instant tears!) Kambree is quietly studying for a test, Devree is working on her homework and I am back in my office with a WORKING computer. Life is good!
Tomorrow I can move Austin in his new room (we're just throwing down an area rug and carpeting when the family room is finished) and get Alex's room ready for his arrival! HURRAY!! I have so wanted to do that for weeks!
I think I'll need to soak in my claw foot tub tonight and see if I can get the primer off my arms and feet. (Yes, I primed barefoot! James wasn't home to make me wear shoes!!)
Here's to working electronics, kids doing homework and sweet sisters! Cheers!


5 of my blog friends said something...:

Corbie said...

What a full (and accomplished day)! And at least you think the words in your head rather than say them...that puts you one up on me :)

Jen said...

Good work! Hang in there. The chaos will come to a close soon, or maybe not. It will just turn into a new type of chaos. But, a fun one I'm sure.

Ashley said...

Wow - what a day! I am so glad all is well now. :)

Heidi Gail Richhart said...

Sounds busy! hang in there...

Michelle said...

Don't you love when things fall into place and you have 2 seconds to breathe? Okay, maybe you use that 2 seconds to accomplish more on your list rather than to breathe, but I'm glad your day is in check!

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