Neck Deep.....

For all those who really know me, it's a pretty well established factoid that I'm no Tim the Tool Guy Taylor!! I can find the business end of a hammer, screwdriver, and wrench....or gardening tools....BUT when it comes to home improvements, it's just not my gig - and guess what - it NEVER will be!!!!

Soooo....picture this middle aged woman 'wheelin' and dealin' with various ilks of contractors!!! In the past couple of weeks window/door/wrap; gutter/soffit/shake siding, and concrete/all walks/all steps/front porch contractors have been added to the payroll. I've learned how to fake my way though a good window conversation, so, I don't sound like a total moron; know far more about concrete aggregate than I ever wanted to know; and, have quite good conversation skills when it comes to gutter/soffits/and shake siding!

You want to know what a real revelatory moment was....too bad, I'm going to tell you anyway - when you buy a door, it DOES NOT come with handle/door knobs/locks!!! Who knew...clearly, not me!!! Riddle me this, is a door REALLY a door without handles/knobs....isn't it just a slab of wood or whatever they make them out of these days?!?!?! The new front door I bought, I absolutely love, love, love it....and well I should, holy crimeny, the thing should automatically open and close for me!!!!

Sometimes I hear myself talking and wonder...who is this woman!!! Just little ole' me!!!

Have been able to spend more time with Sara the last few weeks, and it's been great! Last week had her all day on Tuesday - and ditto for tomorrow. She is quite the little spitfire - and will tell you exactly what is on her mind, I can't imagine where she gets that!!! She is so smart and funny, sometimes it's a little scary - and boy, does she know how to bat those big brown eyes of hers!!! Sara gives the best hugs and kisses ever - she really does make my heart happy, she is really a little blessing.

On to see what kind of mischief I can get myself into - I paid bills this morning, so I think I'm entitled to a little mischief!!!!