Project Management

Thanks to Julia, I now have a new game plan for getting all our projects done around the house and Stranger has agreed not to divorce me for spending all our money on them. Until he changes his mind that is. Yes, I had to remind him of how much he loves me and wants to do this for me. Or I had to bribe him, whatever you want to call it.

Now how to fit it in to my daily or weekly schedule. Since most of these projects are time and labor intensive and very messy they don't suit the fifteen minute a day philosophy. So instead I am going to try setting aside one week a month for our monthly project. Of course I will have things come up during my project week but I'm going to keep my schedule as clear as I can and neglect my kids more than usual. If you were thinking of asking me to host a book club or teach an organizing seminar next week, don't. But if you were thinking of having my sweet little trouble makers fly out for a visit, do.

Of course you know what all this really means don't you? Great blogging photos! I bet you just can't wait to see what I come up with for my new kitchen island or my pantry shelves. You'll find out when I do! All I require of you for this fabulous blogging entertainment is that you send positive project finishing vibes my way. According to some people, your positive thinking molecules will bounce off the molecules next to them and ripple that positive-ness all the way to where I am. Or just say a prayer for me. Either way.


My new updated (more organized) list. Projects we're actively working on are in red.

• August 07
Build chicken coop
Install house numbers
Design and order Island for kitchen
Buy storage shelves for basement
Clean out garage
Order planting design


• September 07
  Install garage sink faucet
  Design pantry cabinets
  Order cabinets for pantry
  Bathroom Mirrors
  Shower curtain rod for girl’s bathroom
  Install two curtain rods in Master bath
  Sew curtains for master bath
  Asphalt Driveway
  Cement sidewalk and steps
  
• October 07
  Install pantry cabinets
  Add railing and paint the girl's bunkbed
  Plant trees and shrubs
  Find someone to put the finished touches on our foundation cement (I guess I'd better figure out what that's called first.)
  Order studio window


• November 07
  Sand and paint shutters in master bedroom
  Install trim and paint bathtub skirt
  Paint and install bathroom mirrors
  Paint kitchen island
  Build pantry shelves
  Order railing for the basment stairs


• December07
  Install new studio window
  Install hood cover
  Start decorating girl's room


• January 08
  Order and install studio cabinets


• February 08
  Build, paint, install shutters for the rest of the windows


• March 08
  Install brick floor in sunroom
  Choose sunroom paint or stain color


• April 08
  Paint sunroom
  Design sprinkling system
  Start perennial seeds
  Install clothesline outside


• May 08
  Install sprinkling system


• June 08
  Install steps to the side doors
  Install sidewalks and patios on the side and back of the house


• July 08
  Plant perennials
  Finish girl’s closet


• August 08
  Brick fireplace
  Install stove


• September 08
  Design and build front door storage space in the corner


• October 08
  Design and build front door storage space on the wall


• November 08
  Design and build master closet


• December 08
  Knock down wall in pantry