I moved into my "post-divorce" house two years ago today. Not really something to blog about for most but for me it's everything. My whole life I never knew serenity but this house had everything I needed. Plus my first garage ever...even though my son has taken that over with his fishing gear!
When I first moved in there I had so many projects that I wanted to make happen in a short time. I wanted my kids to have the space they were used too, the yard they were used too. As a Mom you want to provide as much as you physically can within reason. I began with the kids room and their visions. Tearing down wallpaper became my full-time job. I wanted to design rooms for them they were proud to show off. Older homes are so much work with the plaster walls, old plumbing and electric. Many nights ended in tears and frustration wondering if I would ever get it to a place the kids would be happy with. I watched endless youtube videos teaching myself new things. But through it all I was showing them I got this. I just wanted them to call this place home.
Two years later and a pandemic with tons of time we have made it. 9 rooms have new paint with a new look. Bathrooms re-done for the most part, new fire pits. I even created one room for me, the Zen room! We basically changed the entire yard ripping up over grown bushes and planting flower beds. I really think we completed 50 projects during social distance. While my lawn isn't the green I set out for it to be I am super proud of what we have accomplished.
In the end I hope everyone can live in a house they are proud of where endless family and friends randomly stop over. I have learned so many things I thought were important just no longer are. If I have a chance to paint a room, clean a bathroom or watch a sunrise I am going with the sunrise because I am happy with what we have accomplished thus far. Happy Anniversary and Independence Day Weekend!
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