I Should Be Christmas Shopping...But...

I mentioned in my last post that I will be hosting the Russian in-laws for a few days.  That caused me to turn a jaded eye on my house.  Not a good thing!  I have created a list of things that have needed to be done for a number of years, but now that I have a willing helper (see last post), maybe they will get done.  We were supposed to start today.  Unfortunately, my helper was up all night not feeling well, so we will plan for another start date. 

I went out yesterday to purchase supplies for house-fixing.  Had to go to my bank up on Rockville Road, so I went to Lowe's, just a couple of blocks down.  I had quite a long list but aced out on everything!  I came home, took a couple of measurements, and headed back out for Menard's in Camby.  Got everything on my list there, except for bread and aspirin, but it took awhile.  I was all over that store several times.  I have to say that Lowe's has more customer service than Menard's, but Menard's seems to have a bigger selection of products.  I spent about $70 with more to come (when I should be Christmas shopping) but I just look forward to having some things done!

Okay...so I understand that just having a clean and painted house is only cosmetic, but I also understand that if I were to try to sell this place right now, I would have to take less than it's worth because it needs so much help!!   I won't be giving it up anytime soon, unless my health goes south.  So many people live better than I...but ya know...it's all I need.  (I did splurge and buy a lottery/powerball ticket last week.  I gave in to the hype.  Sue me!)

I've been cat-sitting for the past two weeks.  Toffee has decided that I'm okay since I am the only other living thing in the house besides the house plant which has been put in the closet to save it from her...  (It WAS on top of a high bookcase, but there is no place in the house that the cat can't go.)  Megan worries that I will alienate the feline from her.  Ha!   This is a smart cat.  She knows how to work all the angles.  Her favorite place in the house to be is on Ryan's loft bed.  I have no clue how she gets up there, but the only way down (in her estimation) is the Hail-Mary jump from the top.  All is well.  She will survive her stay at Grandma's.  The question is, will Grandma survive??