…Includes 1 male roommate who believes in the housework fairy.
Seriously…what is it with men?! I’m so ready to just sell this house (that I really do love so much) for a 2 room studio apartment. Something fun and urban cool. Maybe one of those condos downtown above a quaint little downtown store. Wouldn’t that be fun? All I need is a cozy bedroom, a bathroom with character (doens’t even have to be big) and a common area with minimal kitchen area (cuz I never cook) and a comfy living area with room for a desk to scrap at. Who needs a dining room anyway?! I’m pretty sure all of the furniture that I actually love would fit in a studio apartment and it would be sooo much easier to keep clean.
I used to do alot of the housework stuff in the morning before heading to work but that was when I could roll into work around 10 or 11. Well, that’s not happenin’ lately with the extra hours I’ve taken on helping at my sister’s office while she’s on maternity leave. I love the extra money and it’s nice to work pretty much full time yet still have a lot of variety but I NEED more help around the house and getting that help from DH seems to be next to impossible. In his defense, he folds laundry (when it’s blocking the television). He thinks he folds ALL the laundry but ask him the last time he folded a pair of jeans or bath towels. He’ll take out the garbage (when asked). Apparently he doesn’t notice when he’s putting garbage in the empty cereal box NEXT to the garbage can. *sigh*
As for the housework fairy, yeah, she exists BUT I’ve heard rumors that she’s considering retirement. Think anyone would notice?
On a lighter note, I HAVE done some scrapping. I haven’t had a chance to post yet, in fact I think I’m a couple behind and more than that on my 2 peas posting. Anyone figure out how to add those 3 extra hours to each day?! I knew I was behind on my blog posting but I just realized this morning HOW far behind I was. You know it’s bad when my own mom is worried and she’s actually SEEN me probably 3 times since the last post. :) Still kickin’ mom. Maybe I’ll post 2 times tonight to make up for the lack of posts last week.
And, since I hate posting here without SOME sort of picture or LO, this is the LO I finished last night. Total scraplift of one of my favorite scrappers, Jennifer Johner. Recreating the fancy framework around the photo was MUCH tougher than I thought it would be but I like how it turned out. Used papers and inked edge from various kits at DDE, scrolly brushwork from various kits by Rhonna Farrer, stitching by Lisa Carter & Katie Pertiet, ric rac by Mo Jackson, ribbon by Lisa Cohen, glitter flower by Jen Wilson (LOVE these!) and silk flowers by Holly McCaig. Sure seems simpler than all that doesn’t it?! 
gorgeous layout shawn. wow!! only you could make a picture of a chair on the beach look this beautiful. got my blog up, thanks for your help yesterday. http://www.bethmaat.typepad.com
Ha! LOL! Sounds like we are soul-sisters on the husband front. I type this as I stare at an empty cereal box next to the trash can that I refuse to take out. What the HECK! MUST be a guy thing. Love the LO girlie! Soooo BEAU-Ti-FUL!! :)
I have to admit that I am normally just a lurker, but this layout is extraordinary and I HAD to comment… absolutely amazing!
Cr*p, don’t tell me the cleaning fairy is going to retire! Lalalalalalala… I can’t hear you! It’s almost like hearing Santa isn’t real. Boo hoo! LOL!
You mean to tell me we married the same man? LOL! My DH will do whatever I ask. But I have to ask. He only takes the initiative about twice a year. LOL…..it’s a big occassion. The local news station arrives and everything.
That LO is fantastic! I think I need to do a Shawn-inspired LO soon. I always love your LOs.
What a beautiful page!!! That spot does look like heaven!!!!
So…try this. Hire a cleaning lady with some of that extra money. It’ll be the best money you ever spent, trust me. :)
I feel like diving head first into the layout and sprawling myself out on that lounge chair………..the warm weather is coming!!!
I’m with Nancy, get a cleaning lady or trade in the DH for a newer younger model like my Kris who cleans, does laundry and will even cook on occasion…..oh, and did I mention he is 7 years younger!? LOL I am so spoiled it’s pathetic! ;)
~j
PS – Amazing job on that lift…I might have to lift your lift.
This is absolutely gorgeous! You always inspire me – whether it’s a positive note you have here, a beautiful page, or something to spend money on… :)
I don’t want you to move but I do understand. A household is a lot of work. You will feel better about it once the spring kicks in and you should plan a project or TWO – one for Scott and one for you. Don’t let him off so easy! Make him work on some of the yard projects he talks about and you will feel better about the normal cleaning stuff. But, the cleaning lady idea is not a bad one either, they do the stuff that make the difference and you still have to do the hard stuff of picking up but it is a great feeling when you come home to such a clean house. You work hard and you deserve it! I loved the picture and I have been waiting to see more of your vacation shots so keep em coming. That is one of his good points I guess – he lets you take a vacation without him. I know it is a trade off for his time hunting and fishing but at least you are taking some time for yourself. Hang in there! MOM
WOW that framing is Beautiful! Did you do that all by hand? is that done on paper or done digitally? can you email me the details pretty please :D
My word, are you sure we’re not related? First I must say I LOVE your choice in music, I have the DVD of Micheal Buble and LOVE IT. I think my favorite of his is HOME. As far as the condo, we currently live on 5 acres on Mt. Hood Oregon. Don’t get me wrong I love my house, but we had a chance to let our son finish school in town and I ended up getting an apt/condo downtown. Hubby stayed on the MT, he works out of the house, so I and the kiddo stayed in the apt, visiting dad on weekends. I must say that living in town, being able to walk to the corner cafe for a mocha and people watch, well it was wonderful. I think I talked the hubby into selling once the final kid is out and move downtown Portland in one of the condo’s on the willamette river edge. I CAN”T WAIT. As for the house fariy, I haven’t seen mine lately but I keep hoping, kind of like santa, I BELEIVE I BELEIVE I BELEIVE. :)