The DIY project we've dived into is... beds!

Weekend One:

We have been creatively engaged as a family for this one. Today we tackled Kiki's project, finishing touches to follow during the week. Next weekend will BlogBoy's turn, so I'll need to sit down with my son and iron out several details.

I'd thrown an idea out to my husband -a simple one really- I wanted to build a bed for Kiki, something that would tie in nicely with the plans I have for her room. Our princess wants a garden, and I garden I will give her. Of course, my mind starts racing with layout ideas, how I'll paint, getting some sketch ideas down... then there was the bed. She didn't really have one. Nice, plush yet gigantic mattress atop a boxspring, and this old headboard from what used to be her crib/bed (which used to be BlogBoy's when he was born). The beauty of changing-stages, white furniture, eh? Anyhow, I keep thinking, "if she wants a garden, then the bed should be close to the floor. I could wrap the bottom in green, make it part of the scene, long, flowing green grass... hey, we can do that! That would be my biggest painting yet... OMG, can I pull this off?"

Hubby played with the design for a couple of weeks-and it quickly evolved into something else. He gave it his extra touch, and I can appreciate how this new design grows with her, which is a plus. I'll have to rethink my initial plan though, but I'm hoping it won't be too hard. Kiki will still have her garden. :o)

Yesterday, we went to Lowes, shopped for everything we needed -lumber and tools- (stains and paints will be next weekend), and took all the goodies home. My hubby couldn't wait to get into it, so he fired up his new tool, made a few cuts here and there, shot a few nails in, and set up for what would follow.

This morning he was up and about, pretty early for a Sunday I should add, and quickly made progress. It was up to the rest of us to lift and hold and carry and place. Then we carried everything upstairs for assembly. I even handled the nail gun! So much fun!

Now, some pictures to share, which should pretty much complete the story.

Kiki hard at work, safety glasses and all, under Dad's supervision.

-detail, unfinished wood-

Mattress fits perfectly!

Illuminate! Very cool alternative to a night light. :o)

... and here is the princess, very pleased, and exhausted from all her hard work.

Ok. So I'm thisclose to calling it quits regarding NaNoWriMo. I'm SO behind on wordcount it's not even funny. The problem is I'm editing, I'm editing all the way thru. I just wish I wasn't, but I can't stop. Plus, I'm finding it hard to write fiction. I remember there used to be a time where I'd wake up thinking about what I would be writing. Now, not so much. I mean, I've got lots to say, I just don't think fiction is the way I want to go about it. So. *grumble*

Add to that, learning a bunch of crappy news from certain family members, the games, the lies, the manipulation... oh, wait!!! There's a novel right there! Honestly, let's just say the terror alert should be elevated.

That said, my tune for today: Fuel -Bad Day (be nice... right-click and save)

Ok. Enough whining. On the bright side, my creative output is on high, which is a natural high in and of itself, and that's a very good thing, right?

work in progress

That's one of the pieces I'm working when I'm not working my words on that novel-writing-thing-that-shall-not-be-named uh, thing.

... at least to me. :o)

First of all, I must thank Arethusa. She hosted a most wonderful Saturday night radio show that was both G rated and entertaining, which is not something that can be done easily, or as gracefully as she pulled it off. Areth, thanks you, from the bottom of my heart, because you made my little princess truly glow, with a smiling heart, and made the rest of us incredibly happy. We did arrive a bit late, because we were out having dinner, celebrating our kids straight A grades, and that so far they are in the Principle's Honor Roll. To come home to your show, well, what can I say? It was priceless. Thank you!

Pluto may have moons. [link]

Bones and House are back at Fox.

NaNoWriMo... yes, it's going to be a long, long month. Can anyone tell me why I do this? :o) What's that you say? You want to know my word count? ROTFL! Good luck to all of you who signed up, and happy writing.

Nov 1st. Not counting today, 60 days left this year. When is the cool weather going to stay?

I must get to reading my email, and sending you replies. Yeah. I'll go do that now. ;o)