We survived . . . but barely
Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 9:51AM Sorry for the long absence . If you read my last post you may think that I am still recovering from our weekend at the lake but I have to say, it went about as smoothly as anything involving 9 young kids can go .
There were a few meltdowns and I think we were there all of 5 minutes before one of the kids took a tumble down a flight of (carpeted) stairs, but no one drowned and none of the moms ended up in the looney bin so I think it was a successful trip . The irony of it all is that my days at the lake were actually rather relaxing compared to what took place the next week - completely packing up our current house and closing on the new house all during major power outages and record breaking heat .
And with or without power, we had to have everything finished by last Saturday because we were leaving for the beach for the next two weeks ! I really don't think I have ever needed a vacation more in my life . Things will be crazy again once we return because the movers are coming the day after we get home . While we are gone we are having the new house painted .
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I still can't believe I did this but I told the painter I want every single room white !
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I never in a million years thought I would live in an all white house but I really just wanted everything to feel bright and clean .
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I also really want the focus to be on fabrics, and finishes and accessories instead of the walls .
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We will see how it goes . In a few months I may change my mind but I am inspired by the whiteness of these rooms and hope that I will love the results when I get back .
In the meantime, I just want to focus on sand, surf and sun! It may be a while before I get to sit still again .
Reader Comments (5)
Awww looks like everyone had a great time!! Is the new house all one color white or different shades? Can't wait to see!
HI Rachel! just found your site via pinterest! nice to meet you - excited to hear about your white walls ;)
Wishing you an easy stress free move and I , too, am going to be moving in the near future and I , too, am having all the rooms painted white. For the same reasons.
Views and our 'treasures" will be the color .. Wishing you the Best of Luck with Everything !
Love your vacation pics of all those adorable kids! Can't wait to see your new house - all white will be so pretty!
What color of white are you using? I'm so eager to see it! I thought about doing white in my basement, but just couldn't talk myself into it....I love color too, but thought your living room turned out amazing!!