Wednesday.

My mom's 48th birthday.

The girls and I are painting today at the house... I got paint for a Christmas present from Santa (I think only adults get excited about things like paint for Christmas).... I am painting the walls a really light blue, the fireplace a really light green - and the trim and ceiling white. Don't worry - I thought the same thing when I heard about that possible color scheme - but it looks great. I think we'll finish the hardwood floors with a dark cherry kind of stain.

After my room, we still have much to accomplish. The living room has to be painted and carpeted, the dining room has to be painted (leaving that flooring for now), kitchen painted and countertops and cabinets replaced, bathroom finished (this is my dad's project - it could be a while) and the girls room - painted and carpeted. It seems like a lot more when I write it down than it does to actually see it... it's still overwhelming. A little at a time is the best I can do. Not to mention the emotional overwhelming I feel everytime I am up there.... I miss my Aunt Vera. A lot. Especially at Christmas.

Photos with the "former spouse" (Jim) and family went well yesterday. The girls looked adorable, and I took some great pictures. Of course, Jim took the film from me to develop it (whatever, as long as he wants to pay for it).... Susan (Jim's mom) took us out to lunch afterwards at the Pizza Construction Company in almost Vinings. It was great... she is precious and I love to spend time with her. I think she was happy about the photos as well. She likes "family" things like that. We'll see her again on Friday - since I decided to "share" the girls with Jim this Christmas. Aren't I nice? Let's just hope it all goes as peachy as planned.