A few weeks ago, The Serene One heard me washing my hands in the guest bathroom. Then he heard ripping noises.
TSO: What are you doing?
Me: Nothing.
(A ripping sound)
TSO: Honey?
(Rip)
Hurried footsteps sound in the hallway as TSO investigates.
What did he find? Me standing in the bathroom tearing down the country-style wallpaper that has been in place since we moved in. I couldn't stand it anymore. Let's say that I regretted it almost immediately. It hadn't occurred to me that in my current bulbous state that standing on the edge of the bathtub was not really the wisest idea. Thank goodness my supportive parents came for a visit and helped us out in a huge way.
Tearing down wallpaper is an archaeological act. You get to see all the old paint patterns revealed. My mom and I still can't figure out what on earth the previous owners were doing:
5 comments:
Your nesting instincts kicked in, couldn't help it.
Probably they started doing what we're currently doing in my office which is testing differing paint colors. I'll send you a picture of the corner of my office.
But, in the case of the previous owners, they probably decided to wall paper instead of picking a color....
I can't blame pregnancy hormones - but Mr. 1950s peered out the bedroom window this morning to find me trying to train the pumpkin vines (don't get me started on why they were planted so late!) up the strings for the peas.
I don't think he believed me about loving the idea of vertical gardening. I saw it at DisneyWorld when I was about 14 and have loved the concept. I just never had much opportunity before.
These men.
BTW - where's the completed bathroom? Or have you not gotten that far yet?
I'm known as the person in my house who starts the projects but always needs help finishing them, even though I claim otherwise every single time. :)
Stickman--Ha! I hadn't thought about that.
Krista--I was fascinated by the dry gardening at Epcot center when I was a kid. Don't remember the vertical gardening. I take it it's what it sounds like? Bathroom still under construction
B--You're a girl after my own heart!
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