BREAKFAST AT MCDONALDS. Not the healthiest, but was appreciated as our groceries are in transition.
I was a PAINTING FOOL as Hubby and our Son-in-law took a trailer full of our belongings to the storage unit. I stayed behind and painted the Kitchen walls. Starting out with a brush to edge the walls with paint took me quite a while as I am slower than the average bear due to muscle fatigue. The boys came back and loaded another trailer full of things. They completely cleared out the Carriage house and hauled this load to storage as well.
I continued painting. Muscles were weak and it took effort to stay steady painting. I had until 3 to wrap this up. That's about 5 hours I had. My body is tired. Gosh, it's been years since I painted a room. Yesterday, it was a closet. Kind of neat to see the walls go from one color to the freshness of another. Still I was weak and slow.
The guys came HOME from unloading the trailer. Went for LUNCH and I continued painting. I did take breaks and sat in front of a fan to cool off as my hair was starting to get soaked with sweat. I just kept painting and I wasn't as steady with the brush. Paint drops were falling on the wood floor. I'd have to quickly wipe up the drops. Up and down the stepping stool I would go.
I finished the painting task. Relief.
Thinking the curtains detracted from the French doors in the Living room, I took the white curtain panels down. This opened up the room. We need all the help we can get.
I ran the vacuum again in the Kitchen, Dining room, Entryway and Living room. Carrying things to the car to clean up the rooms for the photo shoot, I was having difficulty walking. Photographer coming at 4 in the afternoon. It had been so grey outside, but the blue skies came before the photo shoot. Nice when that happens. Will be interested in seeing the photos of our house. I still want to film walking through he rooms as this helps me with closure. I'm going to need closure.
Hubby came Home with some Lunch for me then he had some painting touch-up to do to the Bistro window. Son-in-law did some yard work. He was a huge help to us today as we are finishing up the HOME PROJECTS. The photographer for the realtor was schedule to come here at 4. We finished up what we were doing about a quarter till. I was on the verge of collapsing. Really tired.
The house and grounds look beautiful, if I do say so myself. The house will be show up listed on Sunday.
After the guys left for the day, I drove to the City Park and fixed the gate door on the car as it wasn't fastened. I decided to drive past the house twice. It seems like a dream that we are selling her. Going through the motions. Doesn't seem real.
Drove to my children's home to take a break. We did on their lovely porch. Wonderful cool breeze blowing as I sipped water. We chatted. Daughter wanted me to go with her to put her chickens away and I could hardly walk. Horrifically stiff. May it all be better in a few days. Gosh, I hope so. I need a great deal of rest.
I will do my best to finish the closet painting Friday. The rod and and a bench lid need painted. I will call it quits after I wipe down the Kitchen trim and wipe the French door panes. Hubby is deep cleaning a shower in the basement, will paint the basement floor and steps. He will be done with the house.
I will clear out the freezer and fridge. Hubby has a junk drawer that is still there. We will be finished as we wait for the OPEN HOUSE on November 5th. Showings will start on Monday, October 30th. It's kind of like fishing as we will have cast out to the waters a hook and someone must take the bait before we reel it in. Patience is needed as I sit on the bank waiting for a nibble and a tug before the fish is caught and pulled in. Satisfied for the catch. Fish to clean and fry.
THIS EVENING, I started missing the television as it isn't hooked up yet. Withdrawal. The COTTAGE is loaded to the brim with boxes and things are everywhere. Where to begin, I know not.
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