Freddy says he'll try and arrive around nine. At nine exactly he shows up with two painters. My love for Freddy deepens.
I leave for the library. There are worse places to hang out. No food or drink. But other than that, it's quiet, cool, and comfortable. I find a chair in the back, plug in my computer (so glad I have a laptop), phone and Kindle, and I'm good for the day. Or at least until I get hungry.
By the end of Day One, as promised, my bedroom, kitchen and small hallway are done. Everything looks great. The painters even surprise me and re-do the grouting in my bathroom.
With my bedroom done, I'm happy. Just about everything I need is in there.
Day Two: Wednesday
The two painters and Freddy return at nine.
I am not displaced as I have my bedroom to hang in. I leave around one to meet a friend to see a new play, Cost of Living. It's short, well acted, and depressing.
The painters leave around five. I think it looks great, but it's hard to tell. I have stuff everywhere it shouldn't be.
After dinner I begin to organize Alexander's room. After an hour or two, I am too exhausted to continue. Just cleaning the book shelves and putting everything back is tiring. And then I notice a plug plate missing and a loose rod (if that's what it's called) on my shelves. I have a short list of what I now need to have my handyman do.
And what am I going to do with the huge framed photos I have of my son that I've decided not to re-hang? I put what I can under my bed for now.
Day Three: Thursday
Get up with energy and purpose. Spend about three more hours cleaning and organizing.
Except for the small hallway (where I used a light beige color), nothing looks much different, just cleaner and less cluttered. I am so glad I'm done.
Windows and rugs are next. Should be a whole lot easier than painting, which almost feels like moving.
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