Before and After shots.

Here are the before and after pics of the living room. They aren't that different, unless you ask me.
It better look WAAAAAYYY different after all the stinkin work it turned out to be. I have already had this conversation with some of you but I want to explain my complaining...
The reason it was so much work is not because I'm a wuss. I'm not. I just had to do everything in teensy spurts, which, in turn, ended up seeming like a lot more work.
I would put in a full day at work and with the kids, then after putting them to bed, I would get out all the painting stuff and tape and paint for a bit. I would then stop so that I could spend the time it took to do the clean-up and still get to bed at a semi-reasonable hour.
It took forever. I am a big fan of the grandparent takes the kids so you can work non-stop till it's done approach.
Mom, are you reading this? hehehehe
(My parents are awesome and would take the kids anytime I asked. In fact, they're always looking for a chance to take them... And who can blame them? My kids are awesome!!)

At any rate, that's the reason for all the complaining. I never could finish the job in one fell swoop. It was a work in progress for a looooooong time.

Also, I can think of no reason that all of you couldn't come see me at my house - well, except for the out-of-towners - but those of you in town gals have a standing invitation.
Especially for Nov. 6th. That's when meems is having silpada at my house. Come one, come all.