A couple weeks ago I posted here about how one of my biggest fears was getting stuck on train tracks. Well doesn't it figure that on the way home from church on Sunday a train was crossing. The gates went up and as I was just about to cross- my van stalled! I freaked out! What are the chances of that right? I put it in neutral and able to roll backwards (we were on a slight incline) and it started up again.
So scary!
My boys got a hold of camera!
I think I'm going to paint. Notice I said I think I'm going to paint. What I am painting? The living room- it's never been done. And what color? Very creative of me- WHITE! Yup. White.
Do you have any idea how many shades of white you can choose? A lot. And like an idiot I stood in the store comparing shades of white. White. Not yellow, not beige, not green. White. And do you know that shades of white really are different? There are some that I flat out shook my head and thought 'this will never do in there'.
The swatches I brought home were: Vanilla Delight, Innocence, Linen White and Navajo White. And do you know what else? Three of those swatches look exactly like what is on the wall now. Maybe it should have been named 'Nasty-been-on-the-wall-since-1982-when-the-house-was-last-painted White.
Of course it will look fresh but it's not the point. What is the point exactly? I am debating, taping swatches to the wall and the most disgusting part, paying full price for a can of paint- and not the cheap kind either, all in the name of white.
The reason for paying full price: I didn't like Glidden's shades of white. *Sigh* I didn't like the other shades of WHITE!
But I feel a little better because I bought these new light fixtures! See the tag? $79.97 marked down the $33.00! But you know what I really paid $11.00. Yup- $11.00! I have no idea where it's going yet, but I have some ideas....
When I brought it in the house Jer looked at me that read 'Oh God, now what do I have to do?!' But quickly changed his expression to a smile when I looked his way. I asked if there was something wrong. 'Oh nothing, I was just trying to see what was in that big box you're carrying.' Smart man. (In his defense he's repaired the ceiling, installed two light fixtures, a shower head, and fixed the two pipes that burst all in the last two weeks.) I assured him that he doesn't have to do anything until I decide where I want it.
I would attempt it myself, but I'm afraid of electricity. I'm not afraid of much, but getting stuck on train tracks and being juiced are at the top of my list. Well that and falling off the two step ladder we have- no lie. When I watch Jer fix anything electric I hold my ears and tell him over and over to be careful while planning what to do if he does get hurt.
He thought it was hilarious to yell "Aaaahhhh!!" several times when he was installing the light fixtures in the kitchen because I nearly jumped out of my skin each time.
Not funny.
The first day we left a little later than planned because we had to drop off the dog. We didn't leave Rochester until close to 10:00 am and we took our time at rest stops to eat and stretch. By 7:00 at night everyone was very irritable and Uncle Sam said that it was foggy so we stayed at the Comfort Inn in Virginia. My first experience with southern hospitality as the front desk manager gave me the AAA discount even though I don't have AAA! We got the room including breakfast for only $62.00 and had we planned this I would have had the kids bring their bathing suits because they even had a pool!
Waking up and snuggling!
We took the kids and Grandpa to the 82ND Airborne Museum in Fort Bragg. It was very nice and it's free too! They have life like mannequins of soldiers from all different war we have fought in. At one point it looks like your walking through a European village that has felt the effects of the war and in the background it sounds like there a re bombers overhead and you can hear people shouting. There are helicopters on the ceiling and life like tanks and an Arab village. It was very educational and literally brought the history book alive.
My lifesaver was this great wooden park we found a couple minutes from Jerry's parents house. (Thank you Uncle Sam for the map and detailed directions- I once again got lost- lol)
Jerry and Uncle Sam (Aunt Diane is in the background). We had chili over at their house one night. While we were there Jer's cousin Sammy called and said that he would rather cut his....... never mind.... then be there. He was very jealous that we were there and I heard that he cried himself to sleep that night because he missed us all so much. It's okay Sam.
It was suddenly quiet and when I looked over.. there was Johnny fast asleep.
Aunt Tina playing with the boys!
The road driving down to Grandma and Grandpa's!
