Life is changing so fast around here! The kids are officially registered for Kindergarten (this fall). Soccer starts up soon. I'm getting ready to head back to work part-time. Meanwhile our babies are turning into super independent little people with BIG attitudes and busy lives ;).
These realities have us thinking that a remodel might be in order to keep up with them all! A few ideas...
Forget the fancy industrial sized washer and dryer of my dreams. I think once soccer starts we are gonna need our own laundromat!
We've moved on from crowded, chaotic bath time to "big kid shower time." With 3 high mainance little ladies in our ranks, we think this might be an ingenious idea. Think of all the time we will save in the mornings!
Now that we are on metered water, Conor and I are always trying to find new ways to conserve, while removing the temptations faucets provide for Ally (the resident "drip...drip...drip...drip" serial offender)...
Like many households, keeping up with dishes is a challenge. Why not go commercial/restaurant style?
Maybe turn the play room into a computer lab.....Lord knows once they get into homework and online learning games, the battle for screen time will ensue!
We joke around, but would love to actually have some extra space to try a few of these out! I'm open to all suggestions...any other ideas?
Oh man, one thing is for sure, life will NEVER be dull. Happy Wednesday everyone!
In all seriousness you might think about a Tankless Water Heater. Gas tankless water heaters use high-powered burners to quickly heat water as it runs through a heat exchanger, so you always have hot water. Plus they are reputed to save you up to 60% on your electric and water bills.
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
I can completely agree with all of those ideas... especially the laundry mat and shower stalls. It is hectic like you wouldn't believe around our house each morning (7 yr old, 5 yr old twins and a 3 yr old boy).... NOT looking forward to the teen years in our current house...
ReplyDeleteDon't forget at least a triple sink vanity to go along with the shower room. A girl has to have her own space at the mirror in the morning. ;)
ReplyDeleteYou are so hilarous, Gen! Your post made me laugh!
ReplyDeleteSorry but I do not have any suggestion for you. But I think all your ideas are brilliant!
Catching up on the Blog and I really just can't believe how grown up the children are looking these days! Well you know how fast time goes by, seems like I was just reading the potty training journals, now they are headed to kindergarden.....wow. Just enjoy every minute and keep the little as possible. Thanks again for sharing, you have a beautiful family.....Your friend in East Texas, Pam
ReplyDeleteI'm petitioning for motion faucets over here, too. Or at least the kind where you push it down and only get like 20 seconds worth.
ReplyDeleteCostco has utility sinks available. Just line three up in the garage with a long mirror and call it a day!
oh my gosh!!!??? Kindergarten!?! and back to work??! BIG changes ahead, huh??
ReplyDeleteLove your ideas...I can only imagine! I'm already thinking down the road that we'll need another bathroom around here...somewhere!! and man...I do enough laundry already - i'm scared for the years when they wear more and come home dirtier!! agh!!
Hilarious. With six people in the house, these are not outlandish ideas! I think the shower stalls is possibly the best improvement, given you have 4 girls in the house.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on meeting new milestones in your life. You guys are doing great!
This was too funny, but wouldn't be all that bad of an idea.
ReplyDeleteI have to register my child for kindergarten soon. I'm so not ready. On that first day I will be bawling like a baby.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I think the shower stalls is the best idea. actually as long as we are dreaming can't we just have a bathroom for each person? hehehe
ReplyDeletecan't wait to hear about your new job!
That is awesome and some of it not at all a funny thought, actually a very sensible idea!! Have fun planning your dream home with dream assories!
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