Returns Cost More!

I seem to have a little problem ... okay, y'all know I have a BIG problem ... I just can't resist sales! Not that I actually FOUND a sale mind you ....... on my To Do list today was a return to Home Sense ... some candle holders that just weren't going to work in our bedroom. Unfortunately, making returns often means spending more ... I return something ... have a 'look around' and voila ... before you know it, I've spent double what I returned! Why would today be ANY different? It wasn't!!!! The second I walked in they had all kinds of 'girly' bedroom stuff set up right at the front. I went straight for the blue table and chair set only
to be accosted by a fellow shopper who was quick to tell me it was already sold. I saw a white set, with a few marks on it (yes ... markdown!), made a beeline to the cash to ask ... 'how much will the discount be?' and pulled out the AMEX!!! Well...... actually I told her I would take it BUT ... I still had to shop around for some other things .... The other things I managed to find were some great baskets ... and now that I've got them home, I'm thinking ... I NEED more! Come on people ... all the baskets HAVE to match! So, tomorrow I will zip over and get whatever they have left (I can always return later ... right?!). The good news is I don't necessarily have to paint the table and/or chairs ... it just depends on whether I feel there needs to be more colour. So .... what do y'all think? Can you tell I'm getting a little excited (I mean 3 posts in one day!)? I get scared when that starts to happen ... must keep a reality check going! By the way, in my excitement ... I forgot to use the credit from my return ... all the more reason to go back for the rest of the baskets!

Xin Nian kuai Le

In my own excitement I almost forgot to mention that today is the start of the Chinese New Year! This is the year of the golden pig ... best wishes to everyone ... it should prove to be a GREAT year!

FINALLY!

I have finally finished painting this bloody piece!
Well, basically ... I realized as I removed the protective sheets that I still have to paint the 'feet' ... not a big deal! I'll get that done when I have some spare time. To keep to my projected completion date for the room the plan is as follows:
March 2 weekend - prep the room (remove all 'stuff', wash the walls, tape)
March break week (9-16) - paint, paint, paint
If I can get that done by the end of the holidays I will be in good shape! It will even leave some time in case I need to paint over any of the pink!

This Month's Purchase

Sean and I decided once we hit the one year mark that we would start to prepare and purchase things we needed. The plan was to make one big purchase each month and smaller ones each week so that we weren't overwhelmed once the referral came. So far, so good! We have been fortunate to have been given a crib and high chair and have over the past months bought some books, toys and outfits. Last month we purchased the armoire to furnish the room. We will pick up a dresser and kid's table and chair set in the spring (hopefully at a yard sale ... since I'm going to be painting them!!!). So today we made the big purchase for the month ... a camcorder ... to capture all of our special moments! The guy tried to give me the one on display, without a further price reduction and almost wouldn't give in until I pointed out the dirt on it ... a brand new one in a box will arrive in 2 weeks! I found it interesting that the 2 purchases I was making, on sale, were both the last ones ... the display models ... hmmm! Interesting that I was also the only customer in a small store with 5 salespeople 'hanging' around. I would say the only remaining large items needed would be the car seat and stroller. With 4-6 months to go ... we are right on target!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY !!!

Yes ... Sean does have a romantic side! Hope everyone had a LOVEly day ........

It's a Record!

Although some may think I'm talking about referrals ... I'm not ... I'm excited 'cause there were 3 visitors who commented on my blog today!!!! Thank you! It is nice to know someone's listening to me ... pathetic, aren't I?! Actually I was very excited about an old friend ... from highschool ... who tuned it! I am very fortunate to be blessed with some great friends, but I am doubly
blessed to still be able to connect with friends from the past and catch up like old times ... even after 20 years! I truly believe the all girl school we attended was highly instrumental in fostering lifelong friendships. I am hoping for 1 more IIBC reunion before Cadence arrives ... one good thing about this long wait!
Oh, and I managed to get a coat of white on the armoire today as scheduled ...

Making Progress

The crib is officially completed, except for a few touch ups and a little sanding to expose the pink! I think I will hold off on that last task, until I know the sex of the child (might have to add some blue!). I have put the first pink layer on the armoire ... 2 coats of white next and ... that'll be done! I should easily be able to start the walls at the end of February and be done by the end of March break ... that is my goal ... at least for now.