Bam! What?

Oh yes I did.  Hahaha.  The kitchen is painted.  I knocked it out this evening once 4 out of 5 children were in bed.  It took a couple of hours, but I can't decide if it would have taken longer or shorter if Ethan weren't up for most of the time "helping" me.  

 Ignore the messes all around the kitchen.

 "Elephant's Breath" by Farrow and Ball.

{Now that the walls are done, I think it's only a matter of time before I cave and paint the cabinets as well.  I personally prefer white kitchen cabinets anyway, but I always hear how you shouldn't paint over wood which is why I haven't done anything yet.  YET.}

Ethan was helpful in wiping up paint drips and spotting me when precariously perched on ledges trying to paint on top of the cabinets.  But he also had a bit of a meltdown when I told him he couldn't help me paint.  And since it's been a life dream of his for SEVERAL years now to help paint our various houses, I was worried that the meltdown would reach monstrous proportions.  Thankfully, he eventually let it go and around 9:30 or 10 sent himself on up to bed.  So, he obviously didn't get his bedtime check on his chart, but it was kind of nice to have his company while I got most of the kitchen done.

 Oh yes I did.

Other noteworthy things I got done today?  A basic clean-up of the computer room.  Now that I've got paint colors picked out, I am ready to go!  Haha.  In all actuality I'm hoping to pick up another gallon of Elephant's Breath tomorrow for the family room and dining room, and a gallon of Edgecomb Gray for the computer room and possibly our bedroom.  I'm excited to have all the painting done.  Now if only I could get around to hiring someone to do the front hall, then I'll be all set!

 Before.  

There are several unpacked moving boxes in here as well, in case you were wondering.

 Edgecomb Gray by Benjamin Moore featured on the wall there.  {And my jellyfish I painted a couple of months ago.}

After.

I forgot to take a picture when I was finished this afternoon, so a poorly lit, night time, cellphone pic is all I've got for now.  Hahaha.

And last but not least, here is a texting convo between Scott and myself from this afternoon and a picture to represent the subject.

ME: I don't want you to die of shock or anything, but Grace is doing a money chore of her own making and volition right now.

SCOTT: I don't want to respond for fear of jinxing it.

ME:  Haha.

Bam!  What?  Grace cleaned Alex's room -- which was a MESS -- for 5 dollars.  She REALLY wanted to buy something for her pretend animals she's been taking care of online through Webkinz.  Hahahaha.

And that is a wrap!  I have got to go to bed.  I'm TIRED!  Stay tuned for better, day-time pictures coming in the near future.