Apr. 3, 2006 - Back From Virginia!
Its such a beautiful day!
The kids and I just returned from Virginia Sunday evening (about 6pm) and we had a really nice time. Imagine driving 6 hours with a huge German Shepard and two growing kids in a four door sedan! Actually, it wasnt too bad. Course Ginger wouldnt stay in the car if the window was dow enough for her to squeeze through the window! My mom is allergic to dogs, so she put her in the old RV sitting in her yard. Its really clean and spacious, so Ginger had her own "house!" We went to sleep and when we woke up Sunday morning, Ginger was sitting on the front porch waiting for us! ROFLOL! She REALLY enjoyed the freedom to run and frolic that she cant do at home (fenced in), so she had a great vacation.
Well, I got everything put away yesterday when we got home. I cant STAND clothes and luggage laying around. We MUST put it wash what needs to be washed and put away everything right away. Makes Mondays manageable.
A PRAISE!!!!
This morning I called a number given out for freecycle and I just knew that the item was taken. Well, I called anyway and guess what?! We got a PIANO!!!! YES, a piano. I am so thankful. We've wanted one for so long. It will need to be tuned, but whats that compared to the price of a new piano?! We go pick it up tonight!
I also got a bargain at Big Lots today. See, I've been looking at slip covers for the parlor furniture. I did order a chair through Sure Fit. I really like it. Well, imagine my surprise when I found the matching loveseat for only $40! So, I couldnt pass it up. I crocheted (sp) two afghans last month and while we were in VA, I came across 4 gorgeous paisley pillows to accent the sofa and loveseat. My parlour is coming along! Oh, and I bought a little german tea set for four and I only paid $5.50! I'm SO excited.
Last week I went to Goodwill and found 2 dining room chair covers for $9 each. I also FINALLY took my china cabinet to the glass makers to replace the shelving and one panel. Its a wonderful, old antique piece belong to dh's grandmother. My dbil and his wife had it previously and just let it go to waste. Theyactually left it outside! :( Can you believe that? Anyway, its in loving hands now and it aint goin nowhere!
I really LOVE making my home welcoming and beautiful on a budget!
On to school...
Dd is working, well, actually, she should be getting off in 15 minutes. Ds is doing some math work to be followed by spelling, then we'll get some history done. As for ME, I've got some paper work to do and a little reading I want to get started on. House work is done and for dinner we will be eating light, salad and grilled fish or chicken with a rice pilaf.
