I worked hard this weekend and I am happy it is over. The recital was cute, the studio is not putting on the quality of productions we did , but it is not mine and I have to let go. In fact I did not go to the second show. I stayed home and helped the kids finish up the panting. I ran to the theater at 8:30 to pick up some things I had loaned them and then came home. I did no cleaning, I did not tear up the floor. Hubs said when they left (he was setting up for Mondays school performance) the high school a pig sty. I always stayed and cleaned it up. As they were packing I was cleaning, but then again as I have worked for the district for over 30 years I know where everything to clean with is kept. I also did not want to be charged the outrageous fee for janitorial wages. They will be charged for the janitorial. Again as much as I want to help it is not mine and I had things that needed to get done at home.
Yesterday after church and choir practice Lil sis came over and started to help me decorate the house. The front room and dining room are done the rest of the place looks like we had Christmas vomit every where. It is work in progress. One room at a time. Lil sis will come over today and keep working.
I will take pictures and post when everything is done. Right now I have to finish up the duster and make a dress to go under it. So I am going to cut out the under dress and get that done and then work on the duster, I will do nothing else until her fitting at 3. I hope to really be able to complete most of it. Ugh! This is why I do not do custom work very often. t takes way too much time and you cannot charge enough and then you fall behind on other work. Like other clients, housework, laundry, decorating, cooking.... the list goes on.
The kids did a nice job with the panting. They had to leave yesterday to avoid the horrible fog storms. They actually had a 70 car pile up outside Spokane a few weeks ago. Son in law is a trooper and he is very cautious. I have a lot of tools and paint things to clean up, but I will get to that hopefully later today after my fitting. I also have to get some sewing done today for other clients. Yikes!
I was so happy when the weekend was over and now I will be even happier when this duster is out of the shop!
Have you started Christmas decorating? I am having such fun looking at all the things we have had over the years. Daughter and I were laughing about the fact that we only found two things I had purchased in all the Christmas boxes. The artificial tree and the wooden bead strands we have had for over 15 years. Everything else was given to us by my mother (the super consumer). I never had any money for Christmas decorations when the kids were home or in college, I have the money now but no desire to buy crap I don't need. I will use the crap I have and don't need.:) Still I love Christmas. Or I am trying to learn to re-love Christmas.
Have a great and productive day staying positive while you are in the negative.
Kim
I am so late with everything, but by Saturday night, the house will look like Christmas is coming, and I'll enjoy for at least three weeks before taking it all down again. I've pushed back my expectations to have the tree, and will do something different with the cards this year so it looks more festive.I realized with having the gift of negative test results and then a very sick husband, I just need to let life be what it will be and not stress for one holiday.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right. I know you have been very worried and I have worried for you, sick husbands are the worst. Also empty nesting is hard the first year you decorate because no one is there to do it with you. Take care my friend. My house is still and total disaster. I am trying to care but just too tired.
DeleteGood for you, letting go of the recital. It's not your job any more. Fog is scary. I'm glad they knew ahead of time, so they could avoid it.
ReplyDeleteI am actually happy now to be stepping back. It is time.
DeleteI am so glad you are learning to let go. They will pay a high cleaning fee and learn to clean it up themselves. I loved doing custom work. People thought I did not charge enough and paid me more than I asked. In the meantime, I thought I charged a good amount. But, I sewed for people who were well-heeled and wanted special things.
ReplyDeleteThis duster has been way too mush stress and way too much work. Never again. I would have to charge over $1000.00 to get my time paid for and I won't get nearly that. This is why I hate custom work.
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ReplyDeleteThanks Rue I need a hug today.
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