what am I counting down to you're wondering? It's something I haven't mentioned on here yet, not surprising when I hardly post these days... but 12 weeks today my sister and her hubby are coming to visit from England :-) To say I can't wait is an understatement, but "I CAN'T WAIT!I know we got to see them last year when we went home. We stayed at their house for the two weeks we were there and I loved every minute of it. But they haven't been to the US to stay with us since, well since we lived in Maryland. We've been in Texas for over 4 years now and they haven't been here yet. We're all pretty excited.
That puts me on a quest to get our 'spare' room decorated ready for my special guests :-) I went out on Saturday and finally found some nice bedding, which wasn't an easy task. The bed I have in the guest room is only a full size but try to find bedding you like that is not just in King and Queen sizes.... it's not easy. Most of the full size comforter sets are in very contemporary styles which just doesn't suit my home at all. I'm more 'traditional' I think. But I did find some and this week I hope to get some paint to match and get started on the room. I also need to buy a bed frame and dresser from Ikea to complete the room :-) I can't wait to get started on it.
This week is Spring Break - hooray. I love a week off school. And the weather is supposed to get warmer again. After my last post bragging about 79 degree weather here in Texas, a cold front moved in and our highs were barely in the 40's last week, plus we got about 3 days of rain (which we sorely need, so I'm not complaining about that) but it will be nice to have warm sunny weather again this week so the kids can play outside.
I skipped the gym all last week while Jason was out of town so I need to make a concerted effort this week to get back to it. I started off well this morning, by getting up at 7am, out the house by 7.15 and did 45 minutes on the elliptical and treadmill. Home by 8.30am before Jason was even ready to head out to work :-)
Tomorrow I will skip it cos he's at work again and Kristen's friend Emily is having a sleep-over tonight. I said she could stay with us all day til her parents get home from work instead of going to her grandma's with her two brothers. I'm always so grateful that I can stay home and be with Kristen when school is out and I don't have to put her in daycare. My mam was always home for us which I loved, and that's why I always want to be home for Kristen. I thank God that we can financially afford to do that.
Jason will be working from home on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday so I will get to the gym on those days (hopefully) ;-)
OK, before I waffle on too much I'll get off this thing. This was just an update cos Nenna was nagging me for one!
That puts me on a quest to get our 'spare' room decorated ready for my special guests :-) I went out on Saturday and finally found some nice bedding, which wasn't an easy task. The bed I have in the guest room is only a full size but try to find bedding you like that is not just in King and Queen sizes.... it's not easy. Most of the full size comforter sets are in very contemporary styles which just doesn't suit my home at all. I'm more 'traditional' I think. But I did find some and this week I hope to get some paint to match and get started on the room. I also need to buy a bed frame and dresser from Ikea to complete the room :-) I can't wait to get started on it.
This week is Spring Break - hooray. I love a week off school. And the weather is supposed to get warmer again. After my last post bragging about 79 degree weather here in Texas, a cold front moved in and our highs were barely in the 40's last week, plus we got about 3 days of rain (which we sorely need, so I'm not complaining about that) but it will be nice to have warm sunny weather again this week so the kids can play outside.
I skipped the gym all last week while Jason was out of town so I need to make a concerted effort this week to get back to it. I started off well this morning, by getting up at 7am, out the house by 7.15 and did 45 minutes on the elliptical and treadmill. Home by 8.30am before Jason was even ready to head out to work :-)
Tomorrow I will skip it cos he's at work again and Kristen's friend Emily is having a sleep-over tonight. I said she could stay with us all day til her parents get home from work instead of going to her grandma's with her two brothers. I'm always so grateful that I can stay home and be with Kristen when school is out and I don't have to put her in daycare. My mam was always home for us which I loved, and that's why I always want to be home for Kristen. I thank God that we can financially afford to do that.
Jason will be working from home on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday so I will get to the gym on those days (hopefully) ;-)
OK, before I waffle on too much I'll get off this thing. This was just an update cos Nenna was nagging me for one!
6 comments:
Hi Denise, how special, I couldn't wait either! We have finished our library/guest room. It's a room full of bookshelves filled up with books plus a sleeper sofa, I enjoy browsing through books there & it's a lovely guest bedroom with its own bathroom too. I hope your week is starting well & that time flies! Hugs
how lovely to have your sister coming over.
My mum was a stay at home mum, and that's why I am more than happy to be the same for Humbug. There is something so comforting knowing your mum is at home, I don't know why.
have a lovely start to the week, enjoy the warmth!
:O)
Your sister will be here before you know it, Denise! Can't wait to see your guest room all finished!
Enjoy your week off with Kiki! I'm sure you two will have fun :-)
Love ya xo
That's fantastic, Niecey girl! I know you can hardly wait to see her! Four years is a long time between visits. You ARE doing pictures to chronicle the room makeover, right?! :) I enjoy looking at your pictures when you get on these house projects. You have good taste in home decor.
Hannah and Katelyn have spring break next week so I'm home alone this week. It's a rainy gray day here today, has been all weekend. But starting tomorrow it's sunny skies and mid 70s all week!
You girls have a fun week together!
Hugs
Lynn
Hi Denise,
It is going to be great to have your sister come and visit. Can't wait to see what you do with your decorating. HUGS
Hi Denise! That's great that your sister and family will be visiting. Should be a nice time of year- not too hot yet hopefully. There was something about Austin on the news today- I think the fastest growing city. Glad to see a post from you and I wish you a happy spring! (((Hugz)))
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