This weekend was a busy one. My mom came down for a visit. I hadn't seen her since Labor Day and it was nice to spend some time with her, even if we were alternately griping, yelling, and even groaning. The groaning and griping were in regards to all of the work we did around the house, with the yelling being primarily directed at a particularly whiny spotted puppy who didn't take too kindly to being confined to one area while we worked. Okay, so it was mostly me yelling, though she snuck in a few oomph filled "ENOUGHs!" herself.

The weekend consisted of painting, serious shopping, hanging decor and/or curtains in the living room, master bathroom, bedroom, and hubby's bonus room (hereafter known as the "Man Den"), as well as replacing four particularly pesky light fixtures with even peskier but much prettier fixtures.

The good news is that we were productive. VERY productive. With the exception of a few little things, the Man Den is done. The living room will be done as soon as I pick out a coffee table and stain the mantel. The dining room just needs a chair rail and a bit of paint, which can be done in a weekend or so.

I MIGHT actually get this all done before hubby gets home!

Oh and Dena, that toolbelt would've been quite handy this weekend. I didn't quite have ample pocket space in my jeans. Maybe hubby will get me a pink one for "Christmas" when he comes home.