for Emily...

I think my huge (month old) pile of mulch in the driveway was bugging Em, my most productive friend. She can plan, execute and clean up after a major home project before I can cross one minor thing off my to-do list. So it's not done (we Odells are not known for our ability to follow a project through to completion) but a good start, I think. Half the pile is gone. Remulched all the beds on the church side of the house yesterday afternoon. Even did it "right" so Matt wouldn't get all whiney - I weeded first. Can barely move today. Just took a 4 year old percoset. My last remaining one from after my surgery. I wonder if it will still work... If it does I can spread the rest of the mulch, finish the porch, paint the mudroom and follow through with getting kitchen estimates. Or rip up some old carpeting with a fork and then throw it in the fire. (love you Em) I tease because I'm jealous of her drive. And because her drive to get stuff done sometimes results in funny stories. And a beautiful house - but you can't tease someone about that. :)