Moving has not been a carnival ride. In fact, I would rank this as our toughest move ever. Moving into an unfinished house that still has someone elses belongings only further complicated the situation. I start on one project and then get distracted by something else that needs to be done. This results in projects being partially done or even worse, not done at all. I was discussing this with my friend Scott and he recommended for me to just work on ONE thing in an evening. Sounds too simple? It works! I made a to-do list and told myself that this list didn't have to be accomplished in an evening, or even before Christmas. It is a list that does not include the basement because that would have overwhelmed me even more.
My "Mission Impossible" List
1.
hang foyer light2.
hang chandelier in dining room3.
hang mirror in JD bath4.
hang mirror in LD bath5. install outlet/lightswitch covers in all rooms*
6.
paint a/c vents7. install a/c vents
8. paint doors
9.
hang doors10.
upholster kitchen chairs11.
move dining room table from basement to dining room12.
install shade on window in LD room13. clean hall bath
14.
clean LD bath15. sweep wood floors
16. sweep and mop kitchen
17.
unpack boxes in garage and put away18.
change garage lightbulb19.
change sunroom lightbulb outside doggie door20. put armoire on craigslist
a. take picture of armoire21.
replace flood light bulb on corner of garage22.
decorate trees23.
hang stockings24. hang pictures
25.
make laundry detergent (yep, I make my own)
26. label lights
27. find label maker
28.
hang clothes in JD closet29.
put clothes away in LD room30. organize night stand in LD room
31. sand, prime and paint panelling
32.
vacuum den33. DUST
34. hang hall light
35. paint laundry room
36. paint ceiling in den, kitchen and sunroom
37. buy rug for dining room
38. buy and hang fan in den
39. buy and hang curtains for LR and DR
I think the doors may be going up tonight unpainted on account that my parents are flying into town tomorrow and they might appreciate bedroom and bathroom doors! I am very excited about them coming, YEA!!!!!
3 comments:
Wow! I'd be overwhelmed in that situation too! Sounds like the list and tackling one project at a time is working out for you. Thanks for your comment, yep a new look for under $10 (or $20 in our case because I forgot my coupon - oops) is the way to go. =]
hmmmm.... that list suggestion sounds kinda familiar.... GREAT suggestion!! Love you! See you tomorrow!!
PS.... we don't need no stinkin bedroom and bathroom doors....we're family!!
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