Dear Hooper & Van,
We bought our first home just a few months before our wedding. It was built in 1957 and the woman who lived in it prior to us was the original owner, I believe. We spent the first month or so ripping out floor, ripping off multiple layers of wallpaper and indoor wood shingles (I know, it’s like an indoor roof… not sure why), and painting walls.
Working on your home is hard work, but like raising children, it’s the best work. Take pride in your home and care for it like you would a child. The best work of art is one that contains the blood, sweat, and tears of the artist. Think of your home as a blank canvas, but leave the decorating to your wife. And, when you’re finished, reward yourself with ice cream. Or a beer. Whatever suits your tastes.
Love,
Mama
Aww — you at the ice cream truck! So cute! I love that picture of you with Sammles too. You and Willy have done an awesome job with that house. I was thinking the other day that if you move any time in the next year or two, the boys won’t even remember the house! Isn’t that nuts? Like us with the Van Nuys house. Anyway…
Love you.
I’m a sucker for nostalgic stories, so these are always some of my favorite posts. : )
Indoor wood shingles?! That’s a new one to me! Thanks for sharing your little story. I always love when you post such things.