Oh man. I hurt. But I feel so happy that I wanted to share it.
Do you ever get an idea for a project (OK non card project), and once your decide to put that project in motion you CAN’T wait?
Maybe its my OCD? I always make “lists” of things to do, and cross off as I go. I get a thrill everytime something is accomplished.
Well “I” got the bright idea to re-do the kids rooms Sunday afternoon. Just sitting there looking at all their CRAP!
So we went and bought what I thought was needed.
UGH!! WHAT WAS I THINKING?
I felt the rooms needed a make-over, a face lift of sorts. Also it wastime for my quarterly room review! This is when I got through all their toys and weed out what we don’t need, won’t use, and have wrecked or outgrown.
Since getting this “idea”, I was told by Jay we would execute it this weekend. Together we we purge, organize, paint, move furniture scrub every little thing owned.
Girls room first-repaint, new bedding, curtains decor-you get the idea. Amber needs a big girl bed-she is in a toddler bed now.
Well I woke up, had a good cup of coffee, and instead of stamping “I” spent the ENTIRE day puring, organizing, moving furniture, washing everything-walls, windows blinds nick-knacks you name it, and YES! Painted the entire room myself-all done and put back together, before Jay even got home!
The room looks so clean-and sweet. Once I finish the last details it will be perfect.
Now I hurt…………………………….everywhere!
Their room is now a pretty SOFT yellow, with like a Pink Passion and touch of orchid opulence!
Its a girly room-with alot less clutter, and their Princess and other girly things look great!
This weekend we will get Amber’s bed and a new rug. I also want to get 2 plastic picket fence panels to use as their headboards-then hang a flower garland across them.
Then-onto Noahs room! I am tempted to do his tomorrow-BUT I need to go to Target first to get his room decor stuff.
Despite the pain, I feel SO much better now that most of the work is over!
OK Sorry to ramble-I just had to let out a huge sigh and relish in my accomplishment of the day.
I also got the houser cleaned and dinner made-now THAT is a true miracle. Tomorrow is definitely Pizza night! Oh yeah and totally a stamp day-all three have school! YEAH!!!!
Well thanks for reading-if you did! LOL!
EDITED TO ADD: I will share photo’s once I get Amber’s bed and and the carpet 😀 Oh yeah- and its not anything like a pottery barn catalog! I wouldn’t be able to let them play in it if it was! LOL! So sometime next week I should be DONE getting the accessories
25 Responses for "WHAT was I thinking? NSR (non-stamp related)"
WOW!!! That is QUITE an accomplishment—-and to make dinner, too! We MUST have pictures!!! (I’m a bit demanding, aren’t I?) Congratulations on getting so much done!
Wanna come to my house next? Good for you, but I’m tired just reading it. Pictures??
way to go! where is the photo? 🙂
Wow, that is a lot of work. Guess I dont have to tell you that though do I… It must feel nice to have it all done. -Molly B
where did you find the energy because I have to go and get some for myself! And how you managed to do all of that with your poor finger too! I was wondering if you were keeping their princess banks in mind when you painted! LOL! Can’t wait to see the pictures. I’ll bet Jay was surprised you got all of that done while he was at work.
Hey Lauren ~ sorry you are full of aches and pains after performing your **Super Woman** decorater day 🙂
I have an idea ~ can you lend me your O.C.D. for a week ~ that way I could get everything done on all of my lists with some time to spare 🙂 >
I don’t know how you do it all ~ can’t wait for the pics ~ are you going to do your bedroom now too?!
You go girl! I always love the feeling after redecoration or reorganizing a room! I can’t wait to see your pictures!
WOW! I am woman hear me roar!!! LOLOL! That’s great, I can’t wait to see the pics. I’m not that adventurous.
I would like to know where you get your energy.. I have sooo done this. Go and a whim get new sheets etc…clean wash etc..etc.. much easier to purge the kids things than our own huh!! lol
Waow, yopu amaze me, you are super-woman!! But I so totally understand the “not wanting to wait part”. Sometimes when I decide to do something like home project or cutting my hair, it has to be done right away, especially moving the furniture around and killing my back in the process!! LOL 😉
You should be giving yourself a BIG pat on the shoulder. That is a huge accomplishment! Way to go!
I laughed when I saw that you make ‘lists’. I do the same thing – even for the things I do everyday. It just makes me feel good to cross something off the list.
I can’t wait to see the pictures. Don’t you just walk by the rooms, stop, and smile and even say out loud, “That looks so good!”
Now that that’s done… celebrate!
Hugs,
Renee
PS. How’s the finger doing?
Way to go!!! I SO envy your enthusiasm and energy! My girls’ room is in DESPERATE need of a make-over…as it is currently pretty much non-decorated still. I can’t wait to see some pictures and perhaps get motivated. (BTW, the Birds Galore should be getting to you any day…I sent it out on Friday!)
WOW…I’m jealous, wish I could accomplish that much in a days time! I don’t know how you do it, but I know it feels great! I really like the picket fence idea for the headboards. Can’t wait to see pics. You deserve pizza tonight!
Sounds so pretty! I’m sure the girls LOVE it! Just think only another few months til you do it again 😉 lol…girl you are crazy! I bet Noah is anxious for his room to have a make over too!! Enjoy your pizza tomorrow night!
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You ARE the Everready bunny Lauren!!!
I can’t wait to see the pics – I love girly stuff! And here I have all boys, lol! It sounds adorable! You amaze me, girl!
Can’t wait to see the pics. It’s been a long time since I took on a project like that. Hmmm, must be a reason for that too. 🙂
Wow, you did a lot!!! Just reading about all you did, I’m tired for you, lol. Please share some of that energy – I could use it right now 🙂 I need to get into Spring cleaning mode – quick!
Can you share just 1 /10th of your energy! WOW – you really M O V E when you put your mind to something! Can’t wait to see the end results. It sounds lovely.
Take a nice hot bath tonight before bed – that may help.
Dorothy
WOW, I can see why you would be sore that is alot to get accomplished in one day and dinner to boot, look forward to seeing the pics! I know it always feels so good to accomplish something and to have a nice clean room!
Lauren,
Wow you’re ambitious!!! I can’t wait to see pics of the girl’s room, I am sure they’ll be beautiful. I was just wondering if you could make a card using these colors : smokey purple (like a grayish purple) and sage green. These are the colors in my bedroom. I love anything floral. Thanks!
Thanks for the inspiration that might be my next project. We need to move from a crib to a toddler bed. Just wanted to let you know I read all of Alexa’s story & the both of you are amazing. We’ve had alot of medical issues with our four young children but nothing like yours. Thanks again for all you do:)
Gorgeous! Love the out of the box design on the first, and the flowers peeking behind the layer that birdie is on! Love them!
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I found something close in a forum. You might try there….
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