UNCLE!

After a week of helping Michael with the ceilings at the new house, I knew we were in over our heads. We could only work one at a time since we have a baby, and that severely limited our productivity. Maybe you already know this, but painting ceilings is THE WORST. Paint splatters all over your face, arms in the air in unnatural positions, and your head feels like it will snap off at the neck and roll down your back. 

Terrible.

So...I did what every logical person does: I called my mommy.

"Maaama!" I wailed. "Please come help me!"

If you know my mama, you know that she jumped right on an airplane to come help me. And my dear brother joined her.

Together, they were the unstoppable A.D.D. dynamic duo. They were fueled by Cadbury Mini Eggs, Peanut M&M's, and their amazing willingness to help a sister out when she was in need. They quickly jumped into work by fixing my pantry doors at the condo before church.

And then they went headfirst into the chaos: tearing up dog-pee soaked carpet, painting, and the mighty unplanned project of refinishing the hardwood floors. I was beyond grateful.

My brother and Mykey spent all day long and into the wee hours of morning working on the floors. It was a hard job. They were filled with regret multiple times.

But look at how amazing!

My brother had to leave after a few days. In the moments before it was time to head to the airport, he and my mommy decided they could quickly chop the cupboards above the microwave and make them level with the rest. Sure, seems like the perfect moment to tackle that project.

It was a mad-dash and we had to speed a little to the airport, but they did it.

A.D.D. at its finest.

My mommy stayed for 2 weeks painting her heart out. I never would have been able to do it without her. And she's 76! I know that her body was aching, she was tired and worn out, but she never complained or acted put out. She is truly amazing. 

I am incredibly thankful to know that I have family that I can call on in times of need. And now we're a little closer to being able to move in. 

I am blessed!