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TTT: Paint, insomnia, and end of the preschool era

May 19, 2011 by MCM Mama 13 Comments

1.  The ceilings in our basement are done and I’ve cleaned up most of the dust.  Now comes the part I really suck at: picking paint colors.  I spent a ridiculous amount of time at the local Benjamin Moore paint store and came home with a color I hated LOL.  Yesterday, I took Jones back and let him pick two colors for me to try.  Guess what?  They rock.  One color we’ll use for the big, light filled room, the other we’ll use for the small bedroom and the hallway that gets very little natural light.    Note to self: take the artist in the family for color related decisions.  (Now comes the next part I hate: the actual painting, sigh.)

 (It’s hard tell the difference on the computer, but the
color on the left is the color for the big room, the middle color
is too peachy, and the color on the right will go in the small room)

2.  I know I’ve mentioned lately that I have a lot on my plate.  Much of it is winding down, but sometimes just getting through the last few days is killer.  I’ve been staying up until midnight most nights and back up at 6 am most mornings.  I could survive like that, except for, you guessed it, insomnia.  I fall asleep fine, but if anything wakes me up, I can.not. go back to sleep.  I really need a brain with an on/off switch or a mute button or something!  On the bright side, preschool council meetings are over, there’s only one more PTA meeting and then I’m done with my gig as secretary, I only have two more articles to write for the neighborhood newsletters before the summer hiatus, and one half of the big project I’m working on will go live today or tomorrow and the other half will be done Sunday!  Light at the end of the tunnel, baby!

3.  Yesterday was Shoo’s last singalong at preschool.  It’s hard to believe that in 1.5 weeks, he’ll be done.  My baby is heading to kindergarten.  It seems like just yesterday that I was fighting postpartum depression with Jones and suddenly I have a 9 year old and a 5 year old.  In less than four months, they’ll both be at the same school.  I’m excited and sad at the same time.

Where did my baby go?

Rock on, my friends.  It’s Thursday, which means it’s the day before Friday.  Woot!

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  1. Marlene says

    May 19, 2011 at 12:39 pm

    Good luck with the painting – not a fun task, but so rewarding once complete!Laying in bed thinking, thinking, thinking is the worst feeling. Hope you can catch up on some sleep soon!

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  2. misszippy says

    May 19, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    Choosing the right paint color is hard! Glad you have a mini-consultant to help. The end of preschool is bittersweet, I think. But trust me, life is good once they're both in school all day!

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  3. Rene' says

    May 19, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    my last one is done with preschool in 3 weeks then it is on to all day Kindergarden. I feel sad sometimes, but I am so ready to move on. (she is #4)I am not great at painting or picking paints….good luck!!!

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  4. Michelle says

    May 19, 2011 at 1:46 pm

    Great job to the little dude on the paint color! Love the one on the far right. At least your kid is wearing shoes that fit him – mine found some Pollywags that look like fish but his feet are about 3 inches too big for them. Good luck with the transition this Fall to K!

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  5. Katie says

    May 19, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    I hate painting but I love how much it changes a room 🙂

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  6. teacherwoman says

    May 19, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    You're little boy is becoming a little man!

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  7. Amy says

    May 19, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    Good luck with the painting, and sleeping. I've suffered from insomnia before, hthough it seems to be in check lately. Do you keep a pen and paper by your bed? If I wake up with something on my mind, I write down a topic or a list – to think about tomorrow. It really helps me to fall back to sleep.

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  8. Dash says

    May 19, 2011 at 7:03 pm

    We always have a tough time picking out colors, glad you have it worked out!When I don't run enough, I have insomnia too! ugh!Shoo is too cute, I love that they have a sing-a-long!

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  9. Emz says

    May 19, 2011 at 7:26 pm

    I love painting – wish I lived close so I could help. OK I suck at painting but I LOVE painting.Love the photos!!Sorry about the non-sleep. I feel ya, trust me.Do like Amy's idea though. 😉

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  10. Jamie says

    May 19, 2011 at 11:32 pm

    I'm not a fan of the painting either. Good luck surviving! I hope as things settle down you are able to get more sleep. Insomnia is the worst.

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  11. lindsay says

    May 20, 2011 at 1:16 am

    ooh boy can't wait to see what outfits he comes up with for graduations and such ;)the baby pic is sooo cute!good luck with painting… i've been in my house for almost 5 yrs and STILL haven't finished painting…..

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  12. Michael says

    May 20, 2011 at 1:40 am

    I hate painting so much. If I never have to paint again that will be just fine with me!! UGH!Love the pic…they grow up so fast.

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  13. chasingalittlelion says

    May 21, 2011 at 2:07 am

    We just finished picking out paint colors, too, for the exterior of our house. YIPES! We narrowed it down to 3 colors and let the kiddo chose, as well. He picked my favorite, so I'm happy, though he didn't know he did. Living in the same chaos. Haven't slept all week, despite being EXHAUSTED. Some nights (been like this since college) it seems I wake every hour on the hour. Not helpful sleep at all.Hope everything chills out for your soon!!

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