Fall wrap-up and wins

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I’m trying to focus on wins. It’s easy to get caught up in everything that’s not done or things that didn’t go according to plan. December has arrived, and I’m feeling behind. But as I look back over the fall, I can see the progress I’ve made, and I realize I am moving forward.

Everything on my fall to-do list is done.

Outdoor furniture is in the barn. Eavestroughs are clean (I’m not as confident in the downspouts, but I hope they’re good enough for the winter). Septic tank is pumped. Chimney is swept (and we’ve been enjoying some lovely fires). Heat pump filter is clean. Outdoor water is off and hoses are hanging in the driveshed.

I completed my final task, chipping two piles of brush, last week. Then I moved the tractor up to the garage where it’s more convenient if we need it for snow .

My major focus for the fall was the barn: cleaning out more of Matt’s stuff and building the coop. Matt’s stuff is done. The coop, not so much. But I am aiming to get back to it between now and the end of the year, so I’m hopeful that I will see more progress soon.

I’m also starting to look ahead to some of the projects I want to do next year, and I’m very excited by what’s coming. With DIY there are always frustrations and delays. But there are also wins, whether it’s the fun of planning, the satisfaction of figuring out how to do something, or finally crossing a project off your list and enjoying the results of your work.

So today I’m celebrating the simple accomplishment of finishing my fall to-do list, and the bonus of a few more weeks to tackle a project that is important and interesting to me.

Anyone else have projects you’re trying to wrap up before the end of the year? How are you feeling about your accomplishments this year? Is your house ready for winter?

9 thoughts on “Fall wrap-up and wins”

  4. Well done Julia on your accomplished fall ‘to do’ list being taken care of. Always feels good in checking things off the list.

    I decided I want to brighten our kitchen as the previous owner (male) put a lot of black in, including the granite countertops. Although they do have a beautiful shine a change was needed. Instead if redoing all of the countertops, as the cabinetry and backsplash is a look both Jaro and I like, we are replacing the island top and replacing the sink from stainless steel to a grey granite composite. The new island will be a creamy white quartz with some light grey flow detail throughout including a waterfall on one side. This is exciting and also a bit scary. Installation is to take place hopefully by next week. I’ll send you a before and after picture.

    Enjoy preparing for the upcoming season.

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family.

    Pam

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