I just adore this girlies. They were one of the first families we met when we started homeschooling 2 years ago. There are actually 5 kids..the BOTHER of theirs wasn't a girl so he couldn't go in these shots:) But equally adorable. All these girls have the gifts of kindness and selflessness and friendship. Yes, I am know they bicker but to my kids they were as delicious as home-made apple pie. Mmmmm......and I will miss them so much this year.
We;ve been getting back into the grove of school and it is going slowly. Growing pains and such. Mine and the kids. Getting used to a new schedule....ok..who's kidding who......my kids don't listen....but I am not sure if that is not the total issue...I blame myself really. I am not organized enough is usually the reason I tell myself that is why the kids are the way they are....if only I was more organized I'd be the King of the Castle and they'd be the dirty rascals. Each day I start with, well, how am I going to get more organized today? Then I fail and I failed so badly today that I just sat in the girls room and cried. I am officially ridiculous!! I do admit I have no decorating bone in my body and I want my school room to look and be organized and I simply can't make it work. Hot husband has officially fired me from making any more decorating decisions. He is a lovely man to have put up with me trying to figure it out for our entire marriage and I do suppose one does come to their breaking point. He did and I was fired. (Can we say...lime green spong painted living room?)So, let's call it what it is..pride.the sin of all sin (is that right?) Should I just hire a person gifted in organization and pretty room making skills and call it a day and put the rest of us out of our misery? Because right now I am on the verge of another major room change (and if you know me....you know it is getting bad). I've already cut me hair for a quick change and don't want to make that mistake again...HA! ....Lady May was consoling me saying, "Don't worry Mama it will grow back."
So, what is it? I want to make sure that we are operating at the fullest potential of our home. Maximizing our space, making sure it works for everyone's needs. The tricky thing is that with so many people their needs (or my perception of their needs) keeps changing. People grow, offices move in and out of the house, I need a studio then I don't, then we homeschool and in there 2 more babes are born. Lots of musical rooms. Lots of heavy lifting and not so nice words.....I have learned over the years that I am to keep my mouth shut when moving with a man. You can't even tell them they are doing a great job because they are so furious when things are not fitting down the staircase built in the early 1900's when furniture was designed for smurfs and the end of the dresser has pegged them in a very uncomfortable spot. Sometimes I do pipe in ..."You have really big muscles and are so strong and I love seeing you sweat.." I usually get a not so nice remark. So you see, I don't say anything.
So here i am at 12am wishing I now someone who knew anything about design and organization and loves the color brown. Maybe I can post some pics of my dilemma and get some thoughts.
Over and Out!
You're so funny. I think the anger that comes with putting things together must run in the family. I think you should go on a HGtv show and get someone to help you decorate :) I always think your house is so cute and eclectic, you're much to hard on yourself.
I'd be happy to help if I could....
Posted by: Dana Munnings | September 22, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Courage sweetie! Just remember to start at the beginning, meaning - what needs to happen in this space? (By the way, I happen to love the color brown. Miss Maile's bedroom is painted chocolate brown. Send me pictures of you space - I'd be happy to help!)
Big hugs,
Marianne :)
Posted by: Marianne Hutchings | September 22, 2009 at 02:18 PM
robynn - big hugs to you...we all have days like these. i have an email correspondence with a personal organizer who is on tv. she is out of oakville and had some great links and info for me.
also, if i can help in anyway, call me!
xo jules
Posted by: Julia | September 23, 2009 at 10:55 PM
you are hilarous! please email dylan - i'm sure he'd have many good suggestions for you. he's a designer and very, very good with maximzing space and he loves to help people. so please don't wasst another minute or tear... email him.
now.
dh@cortex-design.com
hang in there super woman! xo
Posted by: sunny | September 26, 2009 at 08:36 PM