to do list

i have a ton of stuff to do to make sure the house is ready to sell. it's been a little pointless to try and clean while the floor has been in disarray because i've swept twice and wood crumbs and trash continue to overtake the floor. so, we've decided to put the house on the market this week and my part of the house overhaul is swinging in to high gear. here is what i must do by thursday:

• Laundry (a normal everyday thing)
• Entire House Cleaning (again...normal)
• Clean Out Garage
• trip to the dump
• garage sale stuff to mom's
• organize shelves and closet

• Front Yard
• mow
• trim hedges
• fertilize

• Touch Up Paint
• baseboards
• front door
• back doors
• office walls

• Organize
• kitchen cabinets
• hall closets
• bathroom cabinets
• laundry room

so, the list doesn't look as long as it feels, but these things will definitely take some time. the thing is, i don't think i'll be able to rest again until this house sells. i'll be cleaning everyday and worrying about everything being perfect.

i know michael is already exhausted. he spent his entire vacation working on the house and he worked everyday almost all day. well, except for the day he played golf. he deserved that, though. this morning he said, "man i can't wait to get back to work so i can rest." i have a funny feeling that's how we're both gonna feel pretty soon.

so-if you know anyone wanting to buy a new home, send 'em our way. and please pray for an easy and quick process so we can get settled in a new home before the school year starts again. yikes.