Little Steps

I've finally come to the conclusion that I have to accept my life in bits and pieces. In other words, I need to grab small pockets of time here and there, whenever they become available. If I wait for an entire day, I'll never get anything done.

So last weekend, I made it a point to stop by Home Depot and pick up some of the wood I would need to start on Kate's final hutch. Notice I didn't get all of the wood--with me, you never know how much you'll end up needing because you have to allow for all the mistakes!

I also got a melamine shelf to trim down for extra supports in my younger daughter's bookcases. They're really starting to sag in places, especially with all those heavy books she has. (At least she likes to read.)

That was it--my huge accomplishment for the weekend, at least in the woodworking world. I spent the rest of "my time" helping my younger daughter with a science project, substitute teaching Sunday School, cleaning house, and entertaining company--all while suffering from a cold that seems to be getting worse.

I have great plans for this Saturday. I'm going to get the wood out and cut it! Maybe if I'm lucky, I'll even be able to slap a coat of primer on it. But I won't get my hopes up too high. The science project is due Monday, which means we'll be working all weekend on it, I'm sure.

Ah, to be the parent of school-aged kids in today's world!