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I know it's been so long since I posted. I guess the holidays overwhelmed me (as in WAY busier than I like to be), and I went on a major cleaning/decorating spree as well as attempting to FINALLY finish the quilt I started in July (think it's about time, lol?!).

The kids started back to school on Monday and I have been able to almost catch up (WHEW!!). In case you're interested, the kids and I:
  • cleaned up the back patio which has been a disaster since the kitchen remodel in November
  • put away all Christmas paraphernelia
  • decluttered all the living areas (except one small area I'll take care of next week)
  • put up curtain rods (that took forever because I don't actually know what I'm doing!--I called in my dad for help, but it still took a few hours)
  • did a thorough cleaning

and since they went back to school this week, in addition to the regular household tasks, I:

  • planned a layout for our cutting garden and vegetable garden
  • bought curtains for the living room/dining room
  • bought and planted the seeds for our gardens
  • KEPT the house clean (which is saying a lot for me)

I'm feeling kind of antsy. I've been spending most of my free time trying to finish Ashley's quilt, and I haven't done any scrapbooking since before the holidays. There's too little time to sneak in all my hobbies on a regular basis. Oh well. (I know ... poor me!) :)

I also like quilting 'cause I can watch my favorite TV shows while I quilt. I'm addicted to HGTV, DIY, nature shows and Court TV (a.k.a. TruTV), especially Forensic Files. I'm also addicted to all the CSI's.

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tjep said…
Welcome back, Carm! Glad that you're caught up with all those things! Maybe you can motivate me to do some quilting too!
January 13, 2008 at 8:01 PM
Run-alyn said…
Hey just glad to read a post from ya!! Sounds like you've been busy.. and it's okay to tend the house and take time off blogging :) Looks like you guys are doing an EXTREME makeover!! Wish we could do that.. although military houses are never permanent enough to do all that :) one day... one day!!!
January 15, 2008 at 12:18 AM
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