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i know some of you have known my general chagrin towards the disney princesses....and their lack of positive attributes....classically the mermaid who gives up her voice for a man she doesn't know....sigh.
i read this post http://girlofcardigan.com/dear-beautiful-girl-once-upon-a-time/ and it made me pause...to give pause when it comes to my personal attitude regarding this princess-assault we, the mother of daughters, face. to in the very least...

well i know you always prepare yourself for the unknown when you renovate...yet you always hope it won't be you. and it can still catch you off guard. when we ripped down the walls we found a few. 1 - a wee touch of asbestos 2 - knob and tube, very live...

so in order to help with the demolition lyndon and some buddies from work wanted to practice a little room destruction...all for the purpose of learning of course...the frustration outlet didn't hurt either. they took it down to the floors and lath and...

have you ever thought about renovating a house? have you ever thought - wow old houses are so cool! well i have and here. we. go.
we bought a house. it was built in 1919. love. love. it is known as the little yellow house on our street. we are mls junkies and stumbled on it last july. took a drive by. called the agent. made an offer. done deal. we started on the plans in september...