Thursday, May 7, 2015

One Room Challenge: New Perspective, but no new bathroom.

Six weeks ago, I decided to tackle remodeling a room in my house in 6 weeks.

Ha.

I didn't get a new bathroom, but I did get a new perpsective.

At this precise moment, my bathroom was swatches of sevreal paints on the wall, pieces of decor and multiple half done projects on the counter.

I'm not going to do it now.  As hard as it is for me to not meet a goal, I'm going to be realistic and acknoweldge that right now, the boys bathroom will just have to wait.

And amazingly, I'm okay with that!  I keep remembering the words my first professional mentor told me:

I certainly learned something!

If you want to see some people who didn't get in over their heads, check it out here!


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  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMay 8, 2015 at 3:02 AM

    Good for you. Sometimes we have to realize real life is more important than redoing a room.

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    1. AmyMay 9, 2015 at 10:04 PM

      Thanks! My husband keeps trying to remind me that my deadlines are self imposed . I tHink I should take your advice to take 15 minutes a day for myself ,too.

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  2. SongthatdoesntendMay 8, 2015 at 4:15 AM

    That's ok...the house is still yours to redo when you have the time :-).

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  3. sabrinaMay 8, 2015 at 5:27 AM

    Sometimes life gets in the way and that's okay. Bathroom renos is not something that can easily be done over 6 weeks. Pat yourself on the back for taking the leap to start it and over time I'm sure you will be happier with the results as you have more time to really pick things you love :)

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    1. AmyMay 9, 2015 at 10:16 PM

      It was still very inspiring to watch all of you! Thanks for the encouragment!

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  4. UnknownMay 8, 2015 at 5:39 AM

    A bath reno is tough, especially as a busy mom! The next ORC is October, hope to see you then!

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  5. home before darkMay 8, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    Good for you for knowing what is best for you now. Personally, I'd wait until those two boys go to college. It is amazing how creative boys can be while peeing. I had an only who always had lots of playmates. Save your money and your time on this project and invest it in something that doesn't require disinfectants.

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    1. AmyMay 9, 2015 at 10:25 PM

      VERY valid point! I told my husband that once they are teenagers, I'm never entering the room again...

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  6. AnonymousMay 8, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    Life DOES get in the way. But don't fret...you are in good company. I didn't finish either!

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    1. AmyMay 9, 2015 at 10:24 PM

      I am glad to hear I'm not alone! We'll get there!

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  7. Alana in CanadaMay 8, 2015 at 9:13 PM

    Love that you linked up anyway! I didn't quite finish, either. We left a huge project too late.

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    1. AmyMay 9, 2015 at 10:17 PM

      I was really torn, in the end I decided the failures are still part of the story!

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  8. kate@willowinteriorsMay 9, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    I couldn't breathe, never mind renovate a bathroom, when my kids were that age! Snuggle with them now that they still will and get to the bathroom later. ;)

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    1. AmyMay 9, 2015 at 10:21 PM

      Thank you! Congrats again to you and your son!

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  9. Decor To AdoreMay 11, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    Yep, good for you! My own room did not get completely finished and I am absolutely ok with that.

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  10. Linda {Calling it Home}May 13, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    It's always about the process. I'm glad you found what was right for your family. I did not do much when my kids were young. All I wanted to do was nap :).

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  11. Vel CristeMay 13, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    Totally understand dear, good luck though, and hope to see you try to join again in the next ORC!

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  12. SHERRY HARTMay 17, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    As they say....you gotta know when to fold em....it's OK!

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