One Step at a Time

After feeling completely overwhelmed for the month of September and going into October, I finally am feeling better and actually have a desire to get things done. Hallelujah! (I think kicking the strep helped and possibly even a sinus infection.)

As I've looked around the house, I realize that I have a lot of project in-the-works. Mom - does this sound familiar? :) So, I decided that I needed to complete one at a time, as much as I was reasonable. So, right now, I am spending time to get the can rotators completed.....I need about 25 of them. Whew! It's quite a bit of work and I have to let the glue dry before putting the cans on. Needless to say, I'm learning a little bit of patience.

At the same time, I've gotten Halloween costumes done (luckily not a ton of sewing this year) and I have to get two birthdays planned and executed. Ah, October, such a busy month for us. But I love it and wouldn't replace it for anything. The kids really enjoy it and I love watching them have fun.

Next, I'm hoping that I'll be able to repaint the living room, entryway, and hall. But we shall see what's in the budget for new paint. I'm excited that I have a plan though. I created a 'mood board' inspired by this website: http://moodboards.younghouselove.com/ and am looking forward to seeing it come together. It's been a fun process of discovering what Leon and I like and hoping we can find something that will look good together.

I can't believe what I used to get accomplished......I've got to find my groove again. :)

Small Accomplishment

Today, I had a small accomplishment. I really needed it.

I've been working on getting more food storage, but we need to organize it a little bit better.....have you seen the cost of those metal rotating shelves? Outrageous!

We have metal shelves, but they don't rotate. I came across this http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/02/16/build-your-own-can-rotating-rack/ and thought "hey, I can do that."

And I can. And I did. It took a lot longer than I would have liked, but I have made eight of them and they are more efficient than just stacking the cans (space or rotation). So after days of working on them (not continuously), I'm feeling accomplished.

Although, I need to make about 12 more (at least). :)