My Kitchen is a MESS!

I decided a while ago that I wanted a new counter top in the kitchen. The old one had a couple of big chunks out of it and it didn't really look too nice...so new counter top it is. I wanted something different and I thought red would be cool...well the only red I could find was a matte finish and was told that it is very hard to keep nice...go figure. I couldn't find any shiny red laminate! Dang! So I went with a boring beige again. I hope it looks nice. Right now we are waiting for it to come. Should be here on Friday. All the stuff in the bottom cupboards is all over the kitchen, the sink is out so there is no water, no counter top, no table...the place is a MESS! Can't wait to get everthing put back the was it should be!

I would like to start working on the upstairs...new carpet and paint job...should spruce it up a bit. Jake's room has never been painted since we moved in and the carpet is also 23 years old..ick!

Working on a new quilt...pretty! Can't wait until it's done. I got the fabric at the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo in Cleveland last Friday. It was 10 1/2 yard pieces for $30.00..not bad. Pinks, browns and apricots. Maybe it will be for Jordan's graduation...or maybe I'll just keep it myself. We'll see!

The Big Move

Jake was here today. He and Shawna have been moving into their new home. It's  so exciting for them..and for us. I sat up in his room with him while he was going through his stuff and cleaning it out and was feeling a bit blue. I think it's because now I feel extremely old! We are the only ones of our friends who had a third child and he is much younger than the other kids. Their kids and our older kids have been out of their houses for probably 10 or 12 years. I guess we should just be happy we had this kid with us for so long. He has been the only child in our home since he was about 11 years old. He has been such a great kid, and we have enjoyed having him live with us, he hasn't ever been a bother or a pain and we will miss him terribly. He will be 26 in April so I guess it's time, yet it just takes my breath away knowing he's leaving our home for his own and won't be back except to visit.  It will never be like it was again. I know I sound sort of depressed, and I guess I am, but I am so happy for him...he is so ready to begin his life with Shawna and have a family. They have much to learn about each other and living with each other...Ah to be young again!