As I awoke to the sweet strains of Old McDonald and BINGO!, I realized with a start that today is the first day of Ike’s summer vacation. Moms everywhere know what this means — basically that time for showers, house cleaning, and blogging is suddenly diminished to the point of non existence. Le sigh. So while you may not see me more than a few times a week while Ike is running rampant through the house, smearing jelly on anything that will stand still, be not afraid (at least that’s what I’m telling myself). I’ll still be around.
I also want to say a big huge sloppy THANK YOU for all your kind and generous comments last week. It’s amazingly comforting to hear from people I both know and don’t know — many of whom have been there, done that, and lived to tell the tale. And for those of you without kids, don’t worry too much. It’s not all tears and sleep deprivation. It’s also a lot of hugs and sweet baby kisses and funny stories about legos and pizza that make no sense.
So, short post today. But I’ll probably be back tomorrow and until then I need for you to put your heads together and figure out how to make my kitchen look like this. It could happen, right?
Ike’s room is almost done, the nursery has been painted, curtains just got boughten for the fireplace wall, I’ve made 8000 trips to Ikea recently, and I still need help with the master bedroom and kitchen.
We have lots to discuss. Stay tuned.
You and your painted ceilings! Ha. Good luck with summer vacation. Cant wait to see how Ike’s room turned out.
Oh girl, I wish I could teleport over and rearrange furniture with you! Or at least share candy.
Just read your post before this, and I have to say from the voice of experience, this too shall pass. The next few years will be full to the brim, but remember them because they are the real stuff of life. My youngest is about to enter high school, and I keep thinking back to when they were younger and wishing I had imprinted every little thing into my memory because it goes so fast. My biggest fear before I had my second (3 years apart) was how my first would react, and it was the best thing we ever did. Although she did want to return him a few times, and the first few weeks were tough with hormones and adjusting, I’m so grateful that they have each other. Your blog should be the last thing on your mind, and you are so talented that you will be able to build up your business again when the time is right.
Methinks that your inspiration kitchen is lovely…and totally doable with some well-placed marble and a few gallons of paint. (Easy for me to say). I am very interested in the curtains you chose for the FP wall. I am also interested in another glass of wine, which I will now procure for myself. (See? Something else to look forward to in a couple short months)!
It is very doable. Amy Wikman (the designer I work for) designed this kitchen for her best friend/jewelry designer Mark Edge. See the entire house transformation here: http://northenedge.com/index.html
Amy won kitchen of the year from Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles for this kitchen. It is seriously one of my FAVS! You clearly have wonderful taste