There's How Many Months Left?

The year is officially 2/3rds over and I thought I would make a list of the projects I had planned on accomplishing for 2009.

Before I begin let me just say that my list was very achievable at the time I made it – honestly! Then life, self-employment and the poor economy happened. Our construction company had a rough time when every home builder decided to STOP building and many commercial projects were put on hold. Despite the slow-down in work my husband managed to keep very busy but didn’t make the money we would have under normal circumstances. Most years you can often hear me and my husband saying "When we have the money we don't have the time, when we have the time we don't have the money." This year we're singing a different tune: "We ain't got the time OR money!" As a result I've been wary to spend money on decorating. Things are picking up so I'm going to try the amazing feat of accomplishing a year's worth of goals in a four month period.

2009 Goal

Finish ALL Unfinished Projects

We are professional project starters but usually get sidetracked before the job is complete. As a result we have MANY projects that need to some attention.

1. Finish the Backyard – We tore out our yard last year, put in a new rock wall and let the weeds have at it. This year we already installed the sprinkling system, laid the sod, planted new trees, and got our elephant fountain working.
Remaining Projects:
· Finished everything planned for 2009! Now picture me doing the HAPPY DANCE!

2. Finish the Baby’s Room – I feel horrible that her room wasn’t done by the time she was born last May. I feel worse that it’s still not done!
Remaining Projects:
· Paint Cupboard – don’t even get me started on why I need to do this!
· Reconfigure Artwork – it’s just not working for me the way it is
· Finish Drapery
· Refinish My Play Cupboard from when I was little (officially I wasn’t planning on getting this done until next year – but I’m always hopeful)

3. Finish our 10-Year-Old’s Room - His room was done until we had to move him from his completed bedroom to make room for our newest addition last year – should’ve thought that project through a little better.
Remaining Projects:
· Finish Border – I designed the CUTEST boarder for his room but have been waiting for over a year now for my husband to weld up the joints and finish attaching the bottom edge to the wall. I think it’s time to bring out the whip!
· Drapery
· Rope Lighting – I have a fun project planned for some extra lighting in his room.

4. Finish the Front Room – This was the first room I started when we moved into our home 4 years ago. It is constantly being put on the back burner for more immediate needs though.
Remaining Projects:
· Need to buy/find/make (whichever – tables, artwork, lighting Oh MY!

5. Finish Painting the Basement – The kids and I spend a lot of time downstairs. It’s where our playroom, office and craft-room are so TONS of fun to be had!
Remaining Projects:
· Paint the Ceiling – about half way done
· Get Curtain Rods – I’ve had the curtains for about 2 years but just haven’t taken the time to get the rods and hang them up. BAD Shanon!
· Paint Doors & Floor Boards – once again, about half way done
· Paint Walls – sensing a trend… about half way done
· Update Electrical Outlets

Okay, I’m officially FREAKING out! I don’t know if I’ll get everything accomplished – but I know I’m going to give it a go… Keep your eyes open for some posts about these projects as I complete them. Feel free to harass me if you don’t see anything for a while :)

Oh man - this doesn't even include my 2009 Scrapbook that I'm behind on or my goals on getting all the little storage areas and closets organized... We'll just see how much of a SUPER WOMAN I can be in these remaining few months I guess!