Sleep is for the weak!

Here's my typical night. 

Around 11pm-house is cleaned up, I'm relaxed and tired-head to bed. 

11:10pm-hit bed. Remember that I have to do such and such tomorrow and really should put it on things to do list. 

11:20pm-dwell on trying to remember, get out of bed, turn on light to write down reminder. Dear hubby yells why is light on. I get in a huff, forget what I was going to write down, shut out light, go back to bed. 

11:30pm-repeat 11:20 scenario. 

12:00am-Go to pee. Plan to write down list in bathroom. Forget tablet, go bank to bedroom, get table, go back to bathroom. Forget what I was going to write down. 

12:10-now where's the damn pen to make things to do list?! 

12:30-back in bed, now realize I should have switched wash from washer to dryer. Get out of bed to do that. 

12:59-started a new load of laundry. Since I'm up, I'll just sit on couch and wait to switch this next load again. 

1:37am- oh, I fell asleep on couch. I'll get a snack. Holy shit, I can't feel my legs. Remember reason is I slept on couch. Vow to put 'see chiropractor' on list. 

1:52am-snack was good. Look at mess on end tables. Clean up end table. Decide living room looks stupid with just end tables cleaned, dust entire living room, scrub hardwood floors, fluff pillows, contemplate sleeping on couch again since rooms so inviting and clean. 

1:54am- start third load of laundry. Pondering how wonderful it will to be done with all housework tomorrow. 

2:00am-push dog off nicely cleaned and fluffed couch. Take her out to pee. Contemplate the meaning of life while standing under stars. Vow to get up early, walk dog for exercise, eat healthy breakfast--oh, I should put that on my list. Rush dog into house...

2:03am- what was I going to put on my list? Where's my damn list?? It was just on the end table next to my snack..oh, nevermind. Vow to be more organized. 

2:47am- sneak into room to grab blankets off of dear hubby because I have no more laundry to do. Listen to him grumble. Forgot blanket, go to bathroom, march right back into bedroom flip on overhead light, grab all 3 blankets off him..walk out, leaving the damn light on. 

3:10

3:19

3:28    Listen to hubby's alarm go

3:37     Off in 9 minute intervals

3:46

3:49am-start to doze off on couch

3:55-get awakened by hubby's alarm. Head to bed. Have no blankets. Swaddle myself in sheets. 

4:15am-listen to hubby bitch about clothes, showering, brushing his teeth, not liking deodorant I bought him. 

4:33am- gleefully send hubby off to work.  Scream "Ah, I LOVE YOU TOOOOOO!" 

4:37am-think I should watch news at 5 am to make sure there are no wrecks on his ride in. 

4:49am-desperately try to stay awake to watch news. 

5:16am- realize I fell asleep. Try to get blankets in dryer before traffic alert comes on tv. 

5:32am- asleep on couch 

6:00am- alarm goes off. What the hell did I set my alarm for 6am for? Remember, look at dog fast asleep, think it would be cruel to wake her up to make her walk. Go back to sleep. 

7:37am-wake up and realize kids and I need to be out the door in 23 minutes. Three showers, we can do this. 

8:10am- head out doors, pop aspirin cause I have a headache from lack of sleep and vow to go to bed earlier tonight (I should put that on my list..where's the damn lis...ah, never-mind!) 

Coffee table upcycle

Coffee table. 

Solid wood and slate. 

Painted in black chalk paint and glazed and sealed. 

28x48", 17 1/2 in tall 

Located in Scottdale, but willing to meet. 

$45

BEFORE: (I'm not sure what one does to a coffe table to get it in this bad of shape!) 

I think a small child used it to teeth. 

Sanded. 

DONE!! 

As a side note: this table stumped me. I pondered going shabby chic/feminine on it by painting it white and distressing then covering the slate with mod podge (love this stuff) and sealing shabby chic flowered scrap book papers to slate. I think it would have been awesome! However, I opted for this look, thinking its more versatile for general population and because the slate was in such great shape! I'm on the look out for another table like this to do my alternative shabby look to, if you have one to sale, contact me ASAP. 724-989-0689. I'm dying to try it and do a side by side and see which one sales faster! 

Shadow bird dresser

Dresser 

32 in wide, depth of 18" and height 45" 

4 drawer, new knobs. 

Upcycled solid wood piece. 

Cream chalk paint, minor distress and clear wax.  Top is sanded down to wood and stained and clear coated. 

Shadow original design of birds on branch. 

Located in Scottdale, but willing to meet. 

$80.00 

Before: 

AFTER: 

Antique hutch upcycle

Antique hutch

Upcycle. Black chalk paint, glazed, and sealed. 

64" tall, 37" wide, depth of 15" 

1 large drawer. Glass front on hutch. New knobs and inside shelves. 

Located in Scottdale, pick up at my residence only. 

$125.00 

(Please note on pictures, there is a very minor bubbled area on one side. Not noticeable and front has no imperfections)  

End tables/night stands

Pair of matching end tables or nightstands 

26" tall, top is 15 1/2" square. 

Solid wood up cycled/refinished. Painted in cream chalk based paint. Waxed with clear wax, then colored/tinted wax to give grundy/aged look. Lighted distressed to give chippy appearance for more character.  Top is covered with excerpts of musical hymnals.  Sealed for durability. Perfect for a shabby chic or country prim look. Located in Scottdale but willing to meet. 

$30 each or $50 for pair. 

See more furniture for sale at www.mommyinthedale.blogspot.com

BEFORE: 

Mmm..like butter colored! 

AFTER: 

What I've learned 9/1/13

9/1/13

1. What exciting thing does this momma do on the 1st day of school? Nap. 

2 Miley, oh Miley...what have you done with sweet Hannah Montana?

3. Maxi dresses are great when I'm too lazy to shave. 

4. Best statement of the week when talking to Aiden about being more organized, "Mom, I'm trying, I really am. I'll never be Jan Keefer organized, but I'm trying" (Jan is my mom!) 

5. I forgot how great the Ligonier market is. I also forgot how easily money is spent there. 

6. The majority of the time I watch I movie preview and can't remember if I watched the whole movie or not. 

(Side note: on more than one occasion I rented a movie I've already watched) 

That's all for this weeks random learning! Enjoy Labor Day! 

Sums up my thoughts on Miley Cyrus 

What I learned 8/25/13

8/25/13

1. I need to come to terms with the fact that my ADD will never let me sit still long enough for nail polish to dry. 

2. 6 chickens poop a lot. 13 chickens pooping is damn near a full time job to keep up after. 

3. The children and school districts have some sort of timeline agreement to send them back to school just as they are facing severe beatings from their parents for being annoying. 

4. Apparently a 4 yr old and a 11 yr old of the opposite genders, can fight over the same toy.  

5. According to Reddit, there are a substantial number of hedgehog owners. 

6. I'm officially old when I watch the VMA's and one-don't know the majority of people and two-sit there with my mouth open wondering how they can show this on tv! 

7. I need to remember how much painting helps relax and clear my mind. 

That's all for the week. Enjoy the first week back to school!! Try to sober up before the bus comes in the afternoon!