Reno work, it's never done ...

When you're young and buying your first home you think you'll fix it up and then just live in it. Wrong. Something, even on newer homes, always needs to be done. Hubby is extremely talented. He can paint (boy can he paint!). He can drywall. He can even do some electrical. Still, there comes a time when you have to hire outside contractors to do the work.

This time it's water leakage from the stamped concrete patio under the French doors. For more than a week contractors have been at our house replacing the doors and constructing an overhang. They stay until after 7pm and need access to our family room, master bedroom and the hall bathroom. They say they'll be done soon.

What will be the next project??? The soon-to-be "Empty Nest" will always need something!

As the Silhouettes say, "Get a Job" ...

One way this Happy Empty Nester will feel more secure is if I know my kid can support herself financially. When I was her age [uh oh, here it comes, "Danger, Will Robinson"] I was already on my second job, bought my own clothes and funded my own outings. Sure, my family had very little and she is our only child, but I couldn't wait to earn my own money and put it to use the way I wanted.

She's job searching as I write this. I've suggested she work at a place where she can get a discount on items she will need for college - Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, etc. Her aunt suggested she work at a place like Starbucks so she can work anywhere she goes. That's okay by me. I just want her to be safe, have a bit of fun, get some experience, and earn MONEY!

Knowing it will happen. . .

I love my kid - more than just about anything. Not surprising, right? What may be surprising is that my hubby and I can't wait to be a couple again! Our daughter, and only child, is graduating from high school in a couple of months. The day will soon come when she goes off to college and it's just hubby and me. I'm sure I'll ache for her. I'm sure there will be tears. But...Bring on Naked Wednesdays!!!