I can't believe I haven't posted in so long. I was going to start another blog about my weight loss journey, but that hasn't happened yet. I will say the main reason I haven't posted in so long is I've been remodeling my house. We are in the midst of multiple house projects including painting, new floors, plastering drywall, ripping out old and trying to make new items fit. We also had our house leveled, which is great, but now many of our doors have to be shaved or door latches readjusted so doors will shut again. I'm also kicking myself for not doing some before/after pictures. I'm cutting out old drywall around door cracks. My husband wasn't sure if I could handle fixing all of the crumbling drywall above the tub where we ripped out an old cabinet. I have proved him wrong, and you can't even tell there were big chunks of drywall missing exposing the wood beneath it. All I can say is the internet, google, and youtube are your friends in diy projects like this.
On the flip side, I have also spent countless hours planning and shopping. I do enjoy all the shopping, but I don't always enjoy making all the decisions. I can be extremely indecisive plus I love getting a bargain. When I would find something I liked, then I would worry that I could get a better deal somewhere else. I solved that problem by downloading a free app to my iphone to price compare called Shop Savvy. It also lists all the local & online stores with the cheapest price listed first. That cool app has saved me time plus I know if I'm getting a good deal or not. I love technology.
The other reason I haven't done any blogging is I'm still trying to get my son all the help he needs. That has been an ongoing struggle with the school and doctor. The doctor finally came to the conclusion that my son does struggle with major anxiety along with the autism. The doctor thinks he has more Asperger's syndrome coupled with anxiety plus the Sensory Disorder. Trying to find a good balance of medications to help him has been very hard. He was having lots of trouble in school at the beginning of the year. He had three different teachers in a matter of two months. Not good for a child who resists any change especially in his routine. That has been a fight at the school along with fighting with the doctor my son needed to be put on an anti-depressant. I hate medicating him, but I knew in my heart he needed to be put on one. Right after Christmas, the doctor agreed with me and was put on Zoloft. He has been doing so much better. He is now making straight A's again, and I'm curious to see how he did on the ileap. His teacher thinks he did extremely well.
With the summer coming, I'm looking to make some big changes with his diet like I did with mine. I have been struggling some with my weight loss for the last several months. I gain a couple and then lose them. I will save that for another post. All in all, life has been very hectic so I tend to forget about the blog when I get very busy with other projects. I am excited to share pictures and my experience with these projects. I have to share here since my husband refuses to go on Renovation Realities with me. I know we would have the highest rated show ever since I do have a bit of a temper. Ok, so that is a tad of an understatement I admit. I am a bit of a perfectionist so it's better that I'm doing most of this work myself. I do enjoy having an ipod on this phone since I love to sing while I'm plastering and sanding.
8 comments:
Home renovations can certainly take a huge chunk of your time but it offers such a sense of accomplishment when you are done. I love that feeling.
I glad to hear your son is doing well. I remember the days when we were trying to figure out the correct med dosages for my son it seemed like forever before we found a good dosage and combination that worked well for him.
I think you're a super mom. Doing all the task of rebuilding your house without neglecting your role as a mother. Good luck with the project and wish you all the best for your son.
Isn't it wonderful renovating your own house. I would like to know the diet plan you are using to loss weight. I'm also planning to enroll myself in a diet plan that suites best for me. Hoping to hear more from you then. Good luck with the project.
This blog is very important as now a days people invest crores in house remodeling process....
Awesome article! I have gradually become fan of your article and would like to suggest putting some new updates to make it more effective. You have nicely views about the multiple house projects including painting, new floors, plastering drywall, ripping out old and trying to make new items fit. That’s pretty cool. Thanks for the beautiful blog.
The main thing is that the editor of remodeling magazine said the market has reached a bottom. I trust him because he has no incentive for people to remodel right? Well Home renovations can certainly take a huge chunk of your time but it offers such a sense of accomplishment when you are done. I love that feeling. It’s the Right time for everyone to try this kind of creativity and apply on their pressurized for attractive their own homes. I can see you in those styles you picked out.
Congrats! for your new house remodeling being completed and also u for working so hard on it...as u did for ur blogs!!!
Nice to know about Ur remodeling of Ur house. Hope it gone through well and nice to get u on track again...
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