chapter 5: moving in the right direction, well sort of

finally posting while hoping no one will notice the gap between entries! i think i've taken some small steps toward becoming more of who i would like to be, at least in the being a better woman (mom and wife too) and hobby department.
i've been trying to do at least a little make up, as well as get dressed each day (i wear clothes, but i mean change into something better than pajama type stuff). stacey and clinton would be so proud! i also tried to overcome my stupid picking at my face habit and i'm happy to report i've only had one major set back! proactive is looking more and more in the "rear-view" each day.

i actually made some bows for my girls and they didn't turn out too shabby. i am hoping to start sewing too so that i can make cute things for my home, gifts for friends and maybe even sell some stuff one day (*tk designs). i also have some ideas for my home that i hope we can start putting into effect soon. so if $ didn't matter, this is what i would like to do:

* put real hard wood where the laminate is now
* knock out the wall in my kitchen to make it more open and push the counter back about 1 ft. and completely remodel it
* change the sliding glass doors into french doors
* paint
* remove the popcorn ceilings on the unvaulted ceilings
* add crown molding, new floorboards and doors
* completely redo the bathrooms with tile floors and possible change the layout of the master bathroom
* change the placement of the outlets
* not have a water damage problem anywhere

and some design ideas i would like to do:

* get more furniture throughout the house (living room, bedroom, dining room)
* frame some paper i found that will tie in my living room, dining room and kitchen perfectly
* put up some drapery in the girls' room that will help it be darker when Taylie's sleeping and will give it a cuter and more finished feel
* put up some kind of window treatments in the living room
* get some stinkin' cute patio furniture and outdoor carptet for possible "porch dates" (no dirty thoughts daniel)