So, I can finally get a little rest…Spring Break is over, and I’m back in school! Robyn is a HARD worker…especially when there is a baby on the way.
Not sure where to begin on our WHIRLWIND of projects this week. Luckily our kids are so good at either helping with the projects, playing on their own, or watching movies…that we were able to work ALL DAY long! I’m EXHAUSTED…I think I need a vacation! (oh wait…spring break just ended!)
Project #1…FINISH THE BUNKBED…FINALLY!!
after 3 weeks of a TRASHED garage because the stupid primer wouldn’t stick…we finally got the bunkbed painted…it still needs touchups…but, at least it’s SETUP and IN USE!
we made a couple alterations…to turn it into a loft bed. That way we could keep the double matress we already had…and make a nice play area under the bunk. Sophia’s already decorated it nicely, although it’s just “temporary, ’cause it’s not the REAL princess curtain”. Sophia sleeps on top and Oliver on the bottom, who told me “STICKERS” and pointed to the bottom of the top bunk. We’ll have to get some glow in the dark stars for him!
Luckily he can’t quite climb the ladder yet…BUT IT WON’T be long!!
PROJECT #2: GRAFFITI SOPHIA’s ROOM
Robyn did some great painting in Sophia’s room awhile back, and had plans of doing a graffiti border. So, we finally finished it.
PROJECT #3: PAINT THE UPSTAIRS BATHROOM
and get new towel rod and shower curtains…that was a “QUICK” project…from about 4pm-7pm…I enhaled paint fumes in the locked down bathroom so Oliver wouldn’t come in and stick his hands in the paint.
PROJECT #4: NEW CABINET HARDWARE IN THE KITCHEN
We found some nice looking and CHEAP hardware at Home Depot a little while back…but, hadn’t gotten around to install it. BUT IT HAPPENED THIS WEEK…OF COURSE!
PROJECT #5: An ANDERSON INSPIRED BENCH/SHELF
While in Atlanta…Robyn finally convinced me…well…I think it was the THREE hour nap that I took on it…that we should build a shelf/bench like our friends the Anderson’s have. They had some GREAT large cushions 3’x6′ that fit on top and then room for baskets underneath. So, we decided…if NATE can build that…SO CAN WE…but even COOLER…HEHEHEHEEHE…
I’ve also been wanting some XBOX playin’ chairs. So, I thought about making it so it can break apart and can become various seats.
Then at Home Depot looking at the lumber…they have some really nice Hardwood plywood that I had the guy cut to all the sizes of the pieces for the three sections. It was SO nice being able to get the guy to cut all the boards down for me, and when they rang it up…it was only $.12 for the cuts, (I think he rang it up wrong)!! Then I used my router to cut the grooves in the top and bottom pieces and it all fit together nicely. (Although…I do need my Dad to show me how to make some better INTERIOR corner cuts…they’re pretty ugly!)
SO…it was quite the crazy week…and I feel much more relaxed with all those projects done! Thanks for the PUSH, robyn!!
“if NATE can build that…SO CAN WE…but even COOLER”
WHATEVER?!?!?! Cooler my foot. More like lamer.
Just kidding. Even though it is cooler … I say WHATEVER?!?!?!
That was really smart to make them separate pieces. Our huge thing is a beast to move.
Betsy thinks the desk in the background is very potterybarn-esque.
also, Sophia kind of looks like she’s been watching that movie, “the ring.”
WOW! You guys are busy! Sophia’s room and bunkbed are awesome. I seriously need you to come and decorate our house. Pax is totally jealous she gets a bunkbed. He is dying for one but we’re not sure we’re going to get one yet … Tyler is a climber and fearless so we’re afraid of what he would do if he could climb so high. The rest of the projects look great too. Wish we were closer and could have helped!
Oh, the memories of a TRIPLE BUNKBED. . . . but that was AFTER #3 Robyn was crawling around. And yes, #4 Amber will tell you what it’s like to fall OFF of the TOP BUNK . . . SHE had to sleep on, because SHE was the ONLY ONE who didn’t hit her head when she sat up. You guys are wise the spot below is relatively soft to land on. Andrew I”m sooooooo impressed! My Robyn (ok, she’s yours now ) married such a neat guy! love Mom PS When were you guys planning on visiting again? I have ALL kinds of projects. . . . . .
Ok…..I need you 2 at my house for a week. I am way to lazy to get such things accomplished in 1 day. It all looks so great and glad to see you blogging more frequently. We have missed you!