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Sorry. Just not in the mood to blog lately. ...

So tired.

Overwhelmed by the tons of construction going on. We're getting a new kitchen (sooooo glad!), but there's clutter everywhere from moving everything out of the kitchen. I feel like I can't move in my tiny house that has been taken over by kitchen stuff.

No creative energy left to scrapbook or do anything else that's fun. Just really ready for the whole renovation thing to be done ... and discouraged because there's still a lot more to do (as in several weeks worth of work).

I don't function well at all without solid routines, and the renovation has set me off my routines for several weeks.

Carlos' seventh birthday is tomorrow. Kind of sad because my "baby" is getting bigger ... and I can never get that time back. Just want him to stay innocent ... and I want to be the center of his universe forever (well, it's nice to be the center of someone's universe--don't you agree, lol!).

We'll have a very small birthday celebration at our messy house tomorrow (just cake and ice cream ... and presents of course!), and he'll have his real birthday party on Friday at Chuck E. Cheese. Some of his classmates are coming, so that'll be nice for him!

Maybe I'll muster up enough energy and enthusiasm to post some pictures of his celebrations. :)

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Anonymous said…
I know it's not fun. But just think how much more you are going to love your house when it's all done! What an exciting time! I'll pray that God will give you what you need to get through this!! You can do it!! Your sister has faith in you!
October 25, 2007 at 6:25 AM
tjep said…
I agree with Michelle, everything is off! BUT thank God it's all temporary! You'll soon be cooking again and enjoying your new kitchen in no time! Hang in there, Carmela!
October 25, 2007 at 8:20 AM
Run-alyn said…
See.. you did blog! And blogging the everyday is worth the read too..

patience. it's lessons comes in all shapes and sizes.. well in your case, renovating:) I know what you mean about routine.. I can only do a few days of sporadic events :) but, patience my friend. talk soon!

ps I can't even blog today.. I got nothing.. :)
October 25, 2007 at 10:05 AM
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