The "Very Bad Splash of Yellow" Project

D gives advice to those who are Feeling Excessive Fatigue. Unfortunately, it is common among some of us to be tired much, if not all, of the time. We not only go to bed tired, but we wake up tired (she's talking to me--#7 is 2 months old and although she's sleeping better at night I'm still dragging). Perhaps (this) suggestion needs to be considered in combating excessive fatigue. Go Outside. Go for a walk and return home with fresh perspective.

I took her advice and went outside and took a walk to the east side of my backyard. A cinder block wall resides there. I have no idea how or when the wall was painted yellow. It looked like this when we moved in.

As much as I love splashes of yellow...this is most definitely an exception to the rule.

BEFORE...

THE TOOL

I picked up some gray spray paint at the Walmart. I wanted a lighter shade but they only had one shade of gray colors all.

THE PROCEDURE
I put a plastic bag on my hand so my finger wouldn't turn gray, then I sprayed and I sprayed and I sprayed...

AFTER...
Does it look better? I can't decide. I may have to paint the entire fence a lighter shade of gray.

I need to think about it.

The Patio

BEFORE...

The patio was not on my list of projects for this week (still stuck in the kitchen) but the husband won a BHEA when he decided to tackle this project on his own while I was out running errands this morning...AND he took pictures for me too!! Yeah for rule #3!

(Little Disclaimer: the patio only looks like this 60% of the year...we actually keep it quite clean during the warmer months when we use it.)

THE TOOLS
(Look at him go! He even remembered the splash of yellow!)

THE PROCEDURE

He cleared the patio, found new homes for the bikes, chucked a bunch of the toys, and informed me that we really need to get a shed.
Rather than sweeping he pulled out his leaf blower and had the place cleared in no time.

AFTER...

No room in the garage for the snow blower and lawn mower so they had to stay.


The space stayed clear for about 3 hours until he decided to store this...

on the patio.

D gives a little advice on husbands...

Always remember that you cannot expect perfection in a mate unless you can also offer it. Don't allow one or two irksome traits in your husband to blot out the dozens of wonderful things which he is. Every rose has its thorn--never let the thorn prevent you from enjoying the beauty of the flower.

So ladies...lets take time to enjoy the beauty and the smell of our roses :)