August 5, 2002

  • End of Summer Make-over


    Wow, have we been busy around our house this weekend.  There are few things that thrill me more than a sale on an item I've been eyeing.  This week I got a deal on a couple of bookshelves that have been on my list for months.  Whooo, Hooooo!  So I have a new computer area.  My desk (remember that ppor peice of furniture that you couldn't see because of all the books?) is replaced with a couple of bookshelves and the whole kit and kaboodle takes up less than half the space of the old one.  Space is at a premium on the Good Ship Verrette these days, and Mom is in a mood to toss out and reorganize to create more.


    I turned a guest room into a schoolroom/office.  I've been debating myself for a while on whether I wanted to do this.  I like the philosophy of homeschool that says that school takes place everywhere you are all the time - but the bottom line is that this method drives me nuts.  I don't LIKE having my school supplies scattered in every room.  So I've finally decided that if it makes sense that we bathe in the bathroom, and cook in the ktichen because that's where we keep towels and pans - it makes sense to have a designated area for our school tools to live.  So henceforth, rulers, crayons, paints, tangrams, maps, beads, flannel, markers, clocks, play money, cotton balls, and glue sticks are quarantined below decks.  (Books are still allowed free run of the ship, for now.  )


    The most marvelous thing I've done is rework my bedroom to create a "reading" corner for myself.  Ooooh, it's WONDERFUL!  I took photos today, but my camera and computer seem not to be on speaking terms.  So until my genius husband - who by the way is WAY off the charts in excellent spouse points for bringing me a dozen roses just because - can negotiate a peace settlement between my electronics, it doesn't look like I'll be able to post any annoying - server slowing photos.

Comments (16)

  • Maker her ship shape as we...

    Sail on... sail on!!!!

  • Oh!! I hope you enjoy it. I love my schoolroom. I too hated my stuff spread all over the house. Drove me crazy. One book in one room pens in the kitchen, stack of books in the living room.... I’d go nuts. (But we still do some stuff in the living room, like read )

    What a sweet hubby. Last time mine did that the lady at the counter asked him what he did. Hubby replied "nothing, it's just because" she told him he must be lying, there had to be a reason...LOL He hasn't gone back to that shop.

  •   I think homeschool work here would go alot better if we had a dedicated area.  There is nothing wrong with being organized. 

    God Bless - Dale

  • aww, geez!  when was the last time I got flowers just because???  and he fixes computers?  that's a good man you've got there, but I'm sure you don't need me telling it.  Whenever one goes on a diet, one of the first things "they" will tell you is to designate a place to eat, and focus only on the meal when you are eating.  Supposedly this teaches the body where to eat, and the concentration level tells the body when it's full, so overeating won't occur.  It is possible with that method of teaching everywhere that your kids have been overstimulated!  I mean, for piss sakes, Terri!  Those poor lil kids!    Can't wait to see the pictures.

  • Can't wait to see the pictures.

    I never get flowers just because . You're soooo lucky!

  • I worked all day organizing, too!  Your Quilt-N-Dadi sounds like a good one!  Better keep 'em.

  • The reading nook looks great. That husband sounds as sensitive as he is sexy. Better give him a raise in his allowance!

  • I think Tim's right...no more 25 cents/week...give the guy 50 cents for heaven's sake! Spot

  • LOL  what a cute blog!  I love the anaology of your house as a ship!  And it looks like Tim might just be a lucky guy, if you know what i mean!  LOL

  • What a lovely gift to receive.

  • How sweet!!! I would love to be suprised like that Can't wait to see the pix!!

  • One of my home dreams is a big study w/ a huge desk, a stone fireplace, at least one wall nothing but library shelves, a large window& two leather wingback chairs to sit next to it.

    Faith

  • I think Tim should start a "QuiltnDaddi" weblog!

  • Don't know what looks better, your site or your pond.

  • lol.....Tim, points huh?  I had to give him a few here at work for finding my data entry blooper!  DOH!

  • you are just as good a negotiator now, don't you think?

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