Week 6 sum-up: Still?

Yeah, still not done with the kitchen. I did work my rear end off this week, though, and with a newly mobile kiddo, I am not able to dedicate as much time to my project as I have been in the past. Add to that the fact that now, when I put her in her crib, instead of playing with her toys and falling asleep, she wants to stand up. She can't, though, because she's tired and can't think straight, so she screams. I stick her in the Ergo, she goes to sleep, but by now half of her nap time is gone. In short: It's the baby's fault.

The cabinets above the stove are cleaned, contact-papered, and organized, the vent hood is sparkling clean, and the oven is almost there. I spent an hour yesterday scrubbing the burner grates and there's still burned stuff stuck on them. Last night, I thought there must be an easier way. Google led me to an ingenious solution: ammonia in a trash bag over night dissolves the grease. And, supposedly, I don't have to do much. I'm buying ammonia today. I also could have put them in the oven when I did the self-clean (I will next time!), but I'm not interested in running another cycle because man, that stunk up the house.  Also today I hope to finish cleaning behind and underneath the oven. And my wonderful husband said he would clean the toaster oven! Yay for help.

I still have the bitty pantry and the large cabinets, but after the oven, that will be easy as pie. Next year when I do my Spring Clean, I'm going to start with the fridge and oven when I still have lots of motivation. Then I'll be able to move on to the fun parts. Also, next year, God willing, I won't have to contact-paper the cabinets and drawers again. Yay.

Valentine's day planning/decorating didn't happen this week. Is it even worth it to do it next week? I mean, I'll plan and execute the menu, but decorating? I just don't think I'll have time. K isn't really old enough to appreciate it, either, so maybe next year. Sad face.

I did not succeed in calling a family member every day this week. I missed two days, but the other days I made up for it by calling multiple people. So it kind of counts, right? Maybe? Not really ... Sad face.

I haven't tried a new recipe yet, but I have ingredients for one, and I'm planning to make another for my hubby's Valentine's Day cake. Stay tuned.

Bible reading is still on track. I'm feeling pretty confident that I'll be able to accomplish at least this one goal. I'm already to May's readings in the OT and almost halfway through November in the NT. Happy face.

Okay, Spring Cleaning, you're kicking my butt. Six weeks left. Tons still to do ... But I remain cautiously optimistic. I will finish by Easter. I will, I will, I will!

Tomorrow Karlina will be 10 months old. Happy face! Special post tomorrow, which I'm going to write today so I don't have to worry about blogging on Sabbath.

Happy weekend, all!