Here we go, another week begins. I hate Mondays, I often call it "moan-day" cause the weekend is over and we all have to go back to the work of the week. I can't wait for Barry to retire, everyday will be the weekend!

We painted the bathroom this past weekend, sounds like work but it wasn't, it was fun. We work good together and the room was in such need that it really looks wonderful now. There is still some little things that are not done but all the paint is on the walls and the smell is on its way out. I bought new light fixtures that came with energy saving bulbs - you know, thoses curly ones? Well, we turned it on and whoa! way too bright!! and that was just one of the fixtures, there's another to hang yet! Gonna take those back, we don't need to feel like we're under a spotlight.

I've always loved having a room painted, it's amazing how the color change affects you everytime you enter the room. We've lived here for 19yrs and so we've changed almost every room at least once-except this one. I realized why over the last couple days, I don't like having my bathroom out of commission. I felt like a visitor in my own house. Barry said it felt like the last time we stayed at a B&B, or like when we were camping. You have to bring everything you need with you to the shower and be sure to bring everything back when you finish.

Boy, we were so tired last night at lights out. Slept real good, I have a full list of chores for today but I'm loven my morning coffee time, don't want to leave the mattress yet.

It is getting later, gotta hit the gym first thing so I'll sign off for today. Last thought: I emailed Rusty on Friday, tested the water a bit, he hasn't responded yet - wonder when he will - IF he will. He and I just got through another anniversary of our mother's death. I knew it but didn't mention it to him, wonder if he remembers.