Hilltop Academy
Jul. 31, 2008
Flashback Friday: Back in the Days When I Had a Brain

Posted in Flashback Fridays

For today's flashback, I'm going back to a time of peace, to time of serenity, to time of rest, to a time when I could complete sentences, to a time when I experienced sanity and calm and feng shui, to a time before this....

Yes, folks, I'm going back to all of about 2.5 weeks ago, to the front porch of my vacation cabin...

Man, do I miss that time!  And it seems so much longer ago than just earlier this month.  I think I've aged about five years since then.

Just in case you're wondering, we are making progress...

I know it still looks messy, but trust me, you just wouldn't believe what we've done in there.  Besides single-handedly stocking about 4 Goodwill stores, I filled up my new bookcases in the loft...

And I've gotten my little office area mostly set up.  Big D didn't think I could fit everything I had (mostly scrapbook stuff) into this small area, but I did it...

Still messy, but getting there. (...and please just ignore my pitiful little plant there.  Green things are just not my forte.)

Big D is beginning to tape and paint tonight...

Well, technically he's spackling the wall, but you get the idea.  Oh, and here's the very last two bags of trash, all bagged and ready for the curb...

I know that looks like a perfectly good pencil box, but the lid won't stay closed, and it has melted crayon all over the bottom.  I don't think even Goodwill wants it.

Well, there's still this...

...but that's just going to have stay there until Harrison's room is finished.

Now I have to go because Big D is kicking me off the computer because he has to unhook it so he can tape this corner of the room off.  Hopefully next week we'll be all settled, and I'll have something a little more "flashy" for next Friday!

So, what's on your mind this week?  Have any memories for us?  Sign in below and tell us all about them...

 


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Jul. 31, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous


I'm so glad it is you -- we just did our school room this year -- don't want to move anything again until we get our new house. Anissa
http://homeschoolinginlouisiana.blogspot.com/


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Aug. 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by 4sweetums


You guys are making great progress.
Blessings,
Dawn


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Aug. 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Arby


When he's done, would he mind coming out and finishing the world's largest basement spackling job?


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Aug. 1, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by teachingmisssmartypants


Great progress!


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Aug. 1, 2008 - The "Junk" Room

Posted by jennybell68


Our third bedroom is currently an office/school supply/TV room. It's never had a clear function and I really want to do what you were forced to do, even though you are not enjoying it. I know you will enjoy the result. Probably the only thing that would "force" me to do this room would be a baby (which won't happen) or a move (which may happen in a couple years. And the move one is really not fun because I know I won't be around to enjoy it.

BTW, our junk room is a periwinkle color too...bought that way - it was a teenage girl's room.


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Aug. 2, 2008 - Coming along nicely...

Posted by proverbsmomof3


Isn't it amazing how much 'stuff' we can get into a room? Looking forward to seeing it all done.


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Aug. 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by subbertfamily


Hmmm, did you take pictures of my house? hehe!
I often think of taking photos of the Towering Piles of Laundry!
Have a wonderful day and enjoy the quiet!
Michelle in Japan


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Aug. 3, 2008 - :D

Posted by CarpeBanana


hi to Big D from me. Two weeks ago we painted the hallway. Yesterday we finished the living room. And tomorrow we start my bedroom. That is my evil plan to make back to school next week look like fun. Think it'll work?


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Aug. 6, 2008 - Organized

Posted by thornfaith


Isn't organizing always so much fun....once your done. Looks great girl.

Latte


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Aug. 7, 2008 - getting there

Posted by twistedsisterinChrist


Thanks for the visit last week. I am definitely following your footsteps on the schoolroom. I'm at the "My corner area".


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