Reality Daydream

The Dream is Free, The Hustle Sold Separately

Fun weekend… Sad ending

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We spend a fun-filled weekend in St. Paul, MN spending time with old friends and siblings, painting backsplashes and swimming at our hotel. And after the 4 hour drive home, we were approaching our house when we saw someone's hazzard lights blinking in the ditch. It was dark, and but we could tell the vehicle was upside down. My first instinct was that, since the hazards were on, it was probably an ... [ Read More ]

A few FYI’s

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 To whom it may concern:It's been 3 weeks now since I spray painted our living room area rug, and I'm happy to announce that fading is minimal and crunchiness is nonexistent! It was a long shot, but if it's lasted this long... I consider it a success!We received TWO speeding tickets IN THE MAIL from the same day/same trip to Cedar Rapids. What is this world coming to? How can you defend ... [ Read More ]

Bummer.

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Just last night I said to Nick, "do you think we'll get anymore snow?" It is the end of March, so I knew it was a legitimate possibility. Then I woke up to this:Though beautiful, it's just not an ideal sight when you've been dreaming of daffodils, BBQ's and croquet. ... [ Read More ]

Pure Nonsense

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I'm not gonna lie, I'm kinda down in the dumps today. Largely because I'm not scheduled to work at the clinic ALL WEEK, and I don't have any babies to play with during that time. I do however have a nursery to beautify, and it's not going well. I messed up big time yesterday. And I'm still sulking about it... and therefore, won't be showing any pictures of my mishap.I will however be amending the ... [ Read More ]

Discussion Topic: Must Have’s

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Or last "discussion topic" was wildly successful and provided us with tons of advice, suggestions, and resources for all things diapers. I have to admit, we haven't come to a firm decision on the matter... but we've been doing lots of research on some of the suggested websites/blogs. Knowing our ladies will likely be on the smaller side when they arrive, we'll be using disposables for the first ... [ Read More ]

Furry Friends

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Since being outcasted from our home, Blanche and Lucille have lived humbly in the garage for the majority of the winter. Every so often they like to venture out and explore... especially when it's nice out. But for the most part, they like it in there! My conscience can now rest.Remember when they looked like this?Our girls are growing up! Little do they know they're about to have two sisters of ... [ Read More ]

ummm… Judith?

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You may or may not remember Eloise the vanity. Let me refresh your memory.After posting Eloise for sale on craigslist last fall, we received this letter:  painting is NOT refinishing,, you ruined an antique ( I use the word antique loosely ..it dates from the 1930's so its not that ancient.)  I own a refinishing shop.. refinishing is stripping the old finish off and re-staining and ... [ Read More ]

My New Fave

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As the newest addition to my favorite things, I would like to introduce you to these very cute, very useful, Duck Measuring Cups. Don't ask me where I got them, because my mother gave them to me... and there's no tellin' where she gets all her little knick knacks. She has a source. And I don't ask... as long as cute things keep coming my way.I like how they're in perfect condition, but they have a ... [ Read More ]

Hypothetical Home Updates

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Nick and I have been super lazy this week, and have no new projects to show you. Not even close. But with all this down time, it's given me more time to think about all the things I want to do to my house. Things that probably won't get done till the kids graduate from high school. Don't get me wrong, we love fixing up other people's houses, but we have high hopes for our own too. It's been put on ... [ Read More ]

Reminisce

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Today's weather conditions are allowing me to recount a day last winter that's been permanently etched into my mind. So I thought I'd take this opportunity to repost my story from that day! Oh the horror.Snowy Saga:  Chapter 1I've given myself a good solid day to reflect on the following events, fully recover, and try and find the words to explain the horror. Allow me to start from the ... [ Read More ]

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