Plans. They Are Pointless.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 8:14PM My sister, Nicki, who lives in Denver called me the other day.
“How would you feel if I showed up at your door on Thursday with four kids?”
I thought it sounded like a fine plan and asked her what the occasion was.
“You need a new bedroom. I’ll have a painter come over on Friday. Go pick out some paint and new bedding. You NEED new sheets!”
So of course I cried. Because that’s my response to everything right now, but then I got excited. I do need new sheets. Sheets that have only been mine. And a make over of any sort always lifts a girl’s spirits, right?
Last night between driving to dance and picking up from band, I went to BB&B to look at their bedding. I wandered up and down and up and down and then I just got stuck. It’s been so long since I decorated a room with only myself in mind that I don’t even know what I like anymore. I don’t know what says me. Since Bed Bath and Beyond is one of the few places where I have not cried yet, I went ahead and teared up there.
To hide my tears, I started texting my sister for ideas. Then Reagan called because she had come home to an empty house and I made her come join me. Between the three of us, I think we figured it out.
I think I’ll actually go with a lighter yellow on the walls than that, but that’s the basic palette there. Not at all masculine, but not ridiculously feminine either.
I texted Nicki to tell her I’d figured it out, and she wrote back, “Brett is in the ER with Camden. They think he broke his leg.”
Camden is their youngest. They adopted him from Ethiopia when he was a baby. He is almost four now and he is active. Which is what mothers of boys say in polite company when what they really mean is, “The kid is like a wind-up toy with no off switch.”
I often said that Hayden was active as well.
Texts and phone calls flew through the evening. The worst was when she told me Camden was in an ambulance on the way to Children’s Hospital.
Ambulances are scary.
But in this case, warranted. Take a look at this x-ray of his femur:
Yikes! That is what happens when a larger kid bounces onto a smaller kid on a trampoline. They put him under anesthesia this morning to set it and this is what Camden is going to look like for the next eight weeks.
Raise your hand if you would like to take care of an active pre-schooler for the next eight weeks while he can’t walk and has to be set onto the toilet?
Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
Obviously Nicki will not be showing up at my house on Thursday with her kids. I am sad about that. I was really looking forward to having them here.
My sadness is not as large as my thankfulness that Camden is going to be okay. I don’t know how Nicki is going to hold up, but Camden will be okay.
And my room will still get done. It won’t be as much fun, but I am still excited. I’m thinking blue with just a hint of green in it for the bathroom, but I am open to suggestions.
Reader Comments (19)
Poor Camden! :(
Yay for a new room! Wish I could come help!
I used to have anxiety attacks when I would enter my bedroom that my ex husband and I once shared. Repainting it and rearranging the furniture made it easier to breathe and take one more step forward that new life that was ahead. Good luck with the new room!
OMG how awful. And I can relate. When my oldest was in 4th grade, he fell from the hayloft and broke his femur. He was in traction for 24 days and then a body cast like Camden has for another 4 or 6 weeks. If it were planned, we would say we couldn't deal with it but not given any choice, we did. He healed and only has a scar from the traction bar. Tell you sis to hang in there. But wow. Been there
Great bedroom choices!
those pix of sweet camden are pathetic. poor baby! except he looks like a grown man, not a baby. i think your bedroom is going to be a lovely place of refreshment. i love the color palette and textures.
Love the room colors, and what a lovely thought your sis had. Poor Camden! I do not think my four year old stops moving until she collapses, so I cannot imagine weeks of keeping her down. Good luck, and prayers for a speedy recovery. Enjoy decorating!
Sorry about your nephew!
I do love the bedding, it looks like your room will be so pretty. If Nebraska was a wee bit closer to Maine, I'd be there in a jiffy, but alas it is not... I am there with you in spirit! (While I continue to sort my own mess!!)
Poor Camden ... that's no fun. My son broke his leg last year. He was in a cast for 3 months. no fun.
LOVE the purple, it's girly without being too girly. great choice!
Oh no.... this is just so sad on so many counts. Of course, poor little guy... but I am sad you won't get to have the visit from your sister. I do hope you will be able to reschedule very soon!!
The bedding looks beautiful! You are making me want new bedding... :)
Yay for new bedding! Love it...looks awesome!
Sorry about your sister and nephew. I hope they can make a trip to see you soon.
Oh, man! That is such a bummer about your sister's visit, and Camden's leg!! Poor little guy! And poor Nicki! A thwarted plan is the worst kind of all!
Your bedding is really beautiful, and I can't wait for it all to be completed, paint and everything! A change like that will be very nice, helpful, and healing.
Oh my goodness your poor nephew. Thank goodness for good medical care, that's an awful break.
And I think redecoration is just what the doctor ordered. I love what you've picked out so far. It looks like it will be a fun cheery room.
Oh that looks awful. I'm so glad he's okay, but sorry you're not getting sister time. I think re-decorating is still a grand idea so have at it!
New bedrooms are awesome. You chose well :)
love the color scheme! What about a silvery sage green to complement the purple and yellow? (Mind you I'm throwing this out from the cuff)...Also, I think you should totally get a new shower curtain. And go for the girly. Add candle pillars with candles. Take a bubble bath. I did that when I got a bathroom to myself and it was gloriously relaxing.
Aren't sisters the best! I love her thoughful idea.
Wishing your nephew has a speedy recovery.
Painting party? I suck at painting, or at least think I would because I've never painted a room. But would love to come help. Or I could "supervise", bring beverages, and conversation.
Amy D.
You have the best sister in the WORLD! I'm so glad somebody thought of that. I'm filing it away for future reference. Not that I hope I use it.
Oh gosh, poor Camden!! I hope he's feeling better soon!
I also can't wait to see your new bedroom. The colors you picked are some of my favorite for decorating!
Holy fricksauce that's an intense break. Glad he's going to be okay - and sending peaceful thoughts to Nicki!