Screwed up or scrolled out?

Long time, no write. I've been out of town. Unfortunately, while trying to make up for lost time today on the bookshelves, I made a mistake that wasted not only a lot of time but also screwed up the desktop. I made a cutout for the electrical cord that I didn't need. And in the process, I wasted about 3 hours. I also learned that I cannot control a scroll saw, even with brand new blades. Thanks goodness my husband was here to help out, even though I told him I could do it myself. It's not that women CAN'T do it, it's just that I'm small and couldn't exert enough pressure on the darn thing to keep it against the wood. I think I'll be able to cover up most of the mistakes. But what a waste of time! And now, I'm having to wait on the blasted drill to recharge. I think we need a new battery pack.

I returned the under cabinet light to Home Depot today, but I didn't buy a replacement. Nothing else fit my needs, and I was wary of buying the same thing. I'll try to get to Lowe's tomorrow to see what it has.

In the meantime, I did use the circular saw again today, alone, successfully, with no problems whatsoever! I had to trim the back of the center hutch about 2 inches to make room for the light cord--for the light I don't have.

I screwed in one spacer, and I'll do the second as soon as the drill powers up. The spacers will push the hutches forward just enough so that the cord will have room to run behind them, coming out on the side where the outlet is.

Poor daughter--it's her birthday this weekend, and we haven't done anything yet! I'm just trying to get this one side finished so she can unpack those boxes that've been on her floor for a solid year.

I need to be a full-time, stay-at-home carpenter. I'll be 90 before I'm done with this! And now I have to sew valances for the kitchen and possibly seat cushions, too, since I haven't found what I need. There's just not enough time. Can somebody give me time for Mother's Day?