This Weekend - A DIY Blur. (and 9 days to China)

October 22, 2012

We got so much done this weekend, the time FLEW by! Hunter’s white entertainment / storage set was recycled into Tia’s room and looks great. 2 of the three against the wall, the 3^rd piece into the closet. Don’t feel bad for Hunter. He got a new ceiling fan and his 37” Flat screen mounted on the wall with a new, more preteen set up courtesy of IKEA. The DVD, VCR, Wii and PS3 all hooked up and he is ready to go. Check Hunter’s room off the list.

 

Tian got some toys! Kerry and Hunter spent Saturday afternoon buying stuff to fill Tian’s shelves and to take with us to China. I saw stacking blocks, a Pink Disney Castle, bottles and bibs (that Hunter picked out). It was a lot of time and effort. I know they really enjoyed it, because Hunter didn’t bitch once about it. Should have seen Kerry. She tore into that Disney Castle on a mission! Hunter helped finish it by adding the stickers. It’s safe to say… Tian’s room is basically done.

 

The look of disappointment. "The door is warped! I'm taking this back!

And pieces are missing!"

 

On to the garage! This will be the death of me. A deadline has been set by my beautiful wife. We are having a few friends and family over on Sunday at 4pm for an “Off to Get Tian” cookout. In her defense, a deadline needed to be set. I know that, but… So, with one more coat of primer and the wall and closet will be ready to paint. We decided on the same color for the walls and ceiling. Thank you Luis. I believed you had a conversation with her about 86ing that ‘Dozen Roses’ ceiling color idea. He also got the paddle fan up, closet door installed, A/C Vent installed and now just waiting on us to paint. Kerry stained the floor boards on Sunday. She’ll get to the door frames today or tomorrow, so I need to get the paint done soon so Luis can install everything else. So close to getting it all done. I promise the next picture you see of the garage, it will be completed.

 

 

 

Thank you to Angie, Brooke and Bella for all the beautiful clothes. Dresses, onesies, rompers, shirts and shorts. So cute. Got them all washes and folded last night. Winnie and Dex enjoy the fresh, warm temporary bedding as I folded. Those little garments are tough to fold and where do I put them? What Pile?! Boys are so much easier. We are very thankful for the gifts. I can't wait to get the "I was worth the wait” onesy I ordered online.

 

We received our US Consulate confirmation today; and our in-China flights and last night in Beijing hotel booked. Our Final Travel Conference call is penciled in for Thursday and we requested the Final Report on Tian. We haven’t received anything on her since July. She was only 16.4lbs at 14 months. A normal weight for that age is 22lbs. Curious to see where she is now at a year and a half.

If you need me this week, I’ll be in the garage… Painting.