I don't have much in the yellow and black box yet: a hammer, an array of screwdrivers, a tape measure, and a box cutter, but hey, it's a start.
I've managed to hang quite a few pictures around the house, and am feeling a tad bit handier than a few days ago, but when I took my dinner and tool box upstairs to investigate just what was in the giant box that was delivered on Sunday, I was not overly optimistic.
Fortification |
There are quite a few layers underneath |
This is the helpful illustration of what the finished product will look like. (I know, I know, the irony) |
Then I saw this directive. I felt somewhat unqualified. |
And then this one! Oh no, what next? I am not 2 people. I hardly qualify as 1 when tools are involved. |
But I decided to just dig in a wee little bit. I would simply try to get some of the myriad parts together, so when I tricked someone into coming over to help me finish the job there would be less to do.
I wrestled with that hex wrench, I wrangled with the hex key. My left index finger grew increasingly red and sore. But I had pretzels. And beer.
And this was gracing the southwest corner of my room.
Plus I even have 2 new tools for my toolbox.
I rock.
Good for you, Beth! I'll bet you'll master your TV settings, too! It was great seeing you, your new place & your adorable girls. xo
ReplyDeleteYou DO rock ! And I am off the hook.
ReplyDeleteGood for you Beth...another notch in your belt and I love the bed.
Love, Mom
You DO rock! I would have been happy to come and help you, silly. In fact, Pat and I could have had a great time drinking your beer and watching you try to be two people.
ReplyDeleteNext time :)
xoxo
Jacquie
I immediately thought of Jacquie, Beth, she loves to put things together. Me? I'm hopeless, Good job... Mom C
ReplyDeleteNow THAT sounds like fun!
ReplyDeletePat
Oh I am *so* proud of you! Look what you've done! You *do* rock!
ReplyDeleteAlthough Pat and Jacquie drinking your beer and watching you try to be two people is kind of a GVI.
Good for you Beth. Bring on the next project!
xxxEllie