So, the vacation that was supposed to be like an episode of While You Were Out, only with more time and me being the only one working, ended up a total wash. Once I read what all needs to be done to solve the calcimine issue, I knew the time I’d allotted wouldn’t be enough. Because first the paint has to be scraped, and for best results? That means ALL of the paint, not just the stuff that’s loose right now. Because what isn’t loose now will only loosen later. And then the walls have to be scrubbed thoroughly to remove all of the calcimine. After a few days of letting them sit, we need to test some spots to make sure we got it all; if not? More scrubbing. Only then can we fix any bad spots in the plaster and seal it with an oil-based primer. And THEN… we can paint!
Ok, if you haven’t figured me out yet? There’s no way in HELL I’m gonna get all that done in five days, especially when you factor in the shoulder injury from hauling my laptop all over Chicago… the same shoulder injury I re-aggravated over the weekend when I was scraping paint.
So, I know you’re all jealous of this fantastic vacation I’ve been having thus far, right?
By Sunday afternoon, I was in enough pain that I hit the couch and didn’t move. By Sunday night, I was ready to go to the ER. Monday morning was somewhat better and aside from a trip to the grocery store with JM, I didn’t budge from the couch all day. I almost went to work today, to save the vacation day, but I was up at 3 a.m. watching one hell of a lightning display and I decided to sleep in late.
All in all, it’s been quite the uneventful vacation.
But not tomorrow. Tomorrow is the day that I finally get to meet Laurel Rose! My ex-stepsister is coming into town for a visit and we’re going to hang out tomorrow afternoon. I’m so excited! The last photos Kat sent to me showed that Laurel is gaining weight quite nicely. She has little baby rolls on her arms and legs - she looks very healthy. I can’t wait to see her live and in person!
Yes, the digital camera is coming with me, and hopefully Kat won’t mind if I post one little photo. Seriously, I’m so excited I don’t know if I can sleep tonight!
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