by cootie 07 Aug 2013

Dear Cuties,

Would like to have some prayers sent my way. I'm trying to clean out 3 rooms (including my sewing room) and I am exhausted! My legs hurt, my back hurts and I just had to sit down. I'm getting new carpet and if I had known it would be this hard, I think I would have just kept the old until I moved out of this house. I don't know if I"ll ever get it all put back together before company comes next Friday to spend the weekend! Any suggestions????

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by eyeztodiefor10 13 Aug 2013

Can you pay a small fee to a neighbor teen to help you out? Might be worth it to save the wear and tear on your body. Good luck!
Meri

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by cootie 13 Aug 2013

Thank you all for the wonderful comments. My parents actually came over and helped me move the furniture and put things back. Everything is in it's place and starting to shape up. Thank you again!

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by ajmmjs 08 Aug 2013

it never hurts me when i clean house in my mind. but once i actually tackle a hard and big project it hurts bunches. just do a little at a time n take lots of breaks. lynne

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by airyfairy 08 Aug 2013

How wonderful having new carpets - I am sure that you will soon have everything in it's place again.

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by 02kar Moderator 08 Aug 2013

Do what you can and don't worry about what you couldn't finish. Your guests will be so pleased that you got new carpeting for your room, they won't care what condition the room is in. So take your time and take care of you. And if this helps you, I have a room and a half's worth of sewing needs stuffed in a small room in the house we are presently living in. No one who has entered the room has said what a mess. They are all in awe of all the pretty fabric they see.

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by cfidl 08 Aug 2013

You will make it for sure. It may not be perfect, however it will be good. Have fun with your guests!

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by graceandham 08 Aug 2013

Set a kitchen timer for a 30 minute Power Nap and then dig back in. Oh, and Epsom salt in very warm water for the soreness. Bless you.

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by dragonflyer 07 Aug 2013

I use to fret over how the house looked when we were expecting "company"...whether family or friends...now my sentiment is...if you don't like it the way it is...then I guess the Hilton at the edge of town will be better for you..it's amazing how liberating it becomes...what you see, is the way it is...no apologies necessary...and if you feel like there are any pressures...I say the Hilton it is!

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by sewist1 07 Aug 2013

The visitors should understand what a big job you have had and if they don't that is their problem. In the past I have done what Bev suggested.

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by bevintex 07 Aug 2013

My advice,Close the door!

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ktk9 by ktk9 07 Aug 2013

...and hang an "UNDER CONSTRUCTION" sign on it.

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by noah 07 Aug 2013

oh poor u wished i lived next door hugs

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by pldc 07 Aug 2013

ask for help! you would be surprised at how many will come if you ask. If you don't have anyone to ask take breaks in between as it sounds like a big job. Your visitors are coming to see YOU not your place! don't wear yourself out before they get there! Hugs & good luck Loralye

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osueo by osueo 07 Aug 2013

My thoughts EXACTLY!!!Enjoy your visitors and don't wear yourself out trying to make your home perfect----enjoy them!!!

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