« [Gainfully?] Employed! | Main | Bringing Home the Bacon »

April 20, 2006

Shamed!

So, in part, because of Steve, we have been shamed into considering a different scenario for our space. We are thinking that maybe we'll insulate the whole area with the bedroom closed off. Mom has to access the Florabana storage space every now and then, the door of which is right next to the "kitchen" space on the plans below. I don't think she liked the idea of having to walk through our bedroom, where matthew might be walking around naked or something (really, the horror). Or me, for that matter. Closing off the bedroom also makes it easier to keep cool in the summer. Matthew can't sleep unless conditions are absolutely perfect: not too hot, not too clammy, not too light, not too loud (not loud at all, actually), not too cramped, not too close to me, not without 5 pillows (ideally, 7). Having the air conditioner two feet away from his face ought to help. We will have to invest in more earplugs, though.


Posted by ribbu at April 20, 2006 09:33 PM

Comments

i think the area that is designated for roller skating or a cat circus would be much better utilized by installing a bubbling fountain with smooth stones and water plants.
pros:
~ soothing water burbling sounds
~ place to keep you fish
cons:
~ robbi has as impressionable bladder and the burbling sounds may cause her discomfort due to moisture
~ no longer having enough open space to roller skate or host a cat circus in the privacy of your own home

Posted by: ming at April 21, 2006 12:57 AM

I take a lot of abuse on this blog. Time to fight back.

Posted by: Matthew at April 21, 2006 07:06 AM

I DO have an impressionable bladder!
I guess some things never change.

Posted by: ribbu at April 21, 2006 07:37 AM

Yay for open space! I'm sorry that I had to muscle you into it, but isn't everyone happier now?

When you are done renovating, I want a plaque on the wall with my picture and a captions saying, "Some guy we barely know who made us spend lots more money on this cat circus."

Posted by: Steve at April 22, 2006 01:19 PM

Yes, yes. Much more room to breathe.

Also, if Matthew has such trouble sleeping already, just imagine how difficult it will be when he gets pregnant!

Posted by: Marigold at April 22, 2006 01:29 PM

Wow, this entry makes Matthew sound like a laugh-riot.

Posted by: Davey at April 25, 2006 12:00 PM

P.S. I know it was probably pricey, but I think you should lose the ottoman. Maybe it could really open up that space. Less stuff makes places seem bigger. I learned the hard way.

Posted by: Davey at April 25, 2006 12:02 PM

Hm. There's an idea. Of course, that couch and ottoman count as our spare bedroom. If you're willing to sleep in a little L, then maybe we can get rid of it.

Posted by: ribbu at April 25, 2006 01:24 PM

I am looking at all of this from China.
I can't believe what you have done with the barn.
Gadzooks what a job.

Posted by: the hose at April 28, 2006 04:28 AM