Home Work

We visited the new house this morning for some touching up, so Madison brought along her tools while Mommy and Daddy spent some time painting the garage. The temperature was such that we didn't make it too long - but we did get enough done to feel pretty good about ourselves. At lunchtime, we took a break and had our first meal in the house:

Mommy packed sandwiches and a picnic for us to have where the kitchen table will soon be sitting. The house was nice and cool inside, despite the 97 degree temperatures outside. We replaced some more lightbulbs and Daddy realized for the first time that we have a utility sink! Whoa. How great to be able to wash out the paintbrushes and roller tray in a big utility sink, instead of the kitchen sink!

Madison watched "Finding Nemo" and then a few episodes of "The Mickey Mouse Club," before Mommy and Daddy decided to call it a day. The heat sort of wears you out quicker on days like this, but it was still a nice time working on the new house. There's a great sort of energy you have when fixing up a new home. It isn't as dreary as working on the ol' house you've got to fix up.

And it was great having Madison there with her tools there. Actually, they're spending the night there tonight - maybe they can do some work while we're away...