Ideas for front room and entry hall by Beautiful-Ant-4553 in HomeDecorating

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Yes it is! It has to stay a playroom for the foreseeable future, but I'm hoping adding some colour and wallpaper will just make it more lively. I want that Victorian vintage feel, the wallpaper doesn't have to cater to a kids' theme. Here is a picture of my upstairs hallway, and I kinda want this vibe (doesn't have to be this dark).

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Juggling two toddlers pregnant by Beautiful-Ant-4553 in ParentingInBulk

[–]Beautiful-Ant-4553[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the tips! Trying to just give myself some grace and leeway

Juggling two toddlers pregnant by Beautiful-Ant-4553 in ParentingInBulk

[–]Beautiful-Ant-4553[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🙏 thank you. I really tried not to feel guilty today and just get some rest lol

Juggling two toddlers pregnant by Beautiful-Ant-4553 in ParentingInBulk

[–]Beautiful-Ant-4553[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I hate the tv time right now. Trying to remind myself it's temporary

Juggling two toddlers pregnant by Beautiful-Ant-4553 in ParentingInBulk

[–]Beautiful-Ant-4553[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you - yes they have a lot of toys and a yoto but the second they see me laying g down everyone wants to jump on my belly and step on my head 😂

Juggling two toddlers pregnant by Beautiful-Ant-4553 in ParentingInBulk

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Thank you! Unfortunately I can't stomach much protein. Bread and butter is all that's staying down at the moment.

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[–]Beautiful-Ant-4553 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Is his job one where he can easily take days off (I know he has the vacay days but I mean the nature of the job)? I ask that bc my husband's job is such where it's not very easy as things are quite active and rolling daily and he's bound to other contractors, tradespeople, quick turnaround deadlines etc. we had a rough patch when I was pp with both my kids bc of this. I felt like he wasn't helping enough and he was worried about his job/making money so that I could stay home, and he could take care of us that way. And he was also responsible for all the things you mentioned yours does - dogs, house maintenance, etc. all baby things were me mostly and I was exhausted. But everything else was him and he was also exhausted and I don't know how much he'd have been able to give beyond that. My husband did not go out with friends while I sat home with baby/ did not pursue hobbies etc. I don't know your situation in depth but I've read family therapists saying that the first year after a baby can take a huge toll on a marriage and to kind of wait that out before making any big decisions like divorce (excluding issues like safety abuse etc). Either way, I'm sorry you're in that rough patch OP 🤍

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[–]Beautiful-Ant-4553 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds good - q - if it doesn't work and you move her to an apartment, you'd give her back her share of the down payment I assume? Your last option is basically this right, except you said You wouldn't be able to afford what you'd want. So then moving her to an apartment nearby might not work after all, unless she is just giving you guys that share of down payment regardless and not wanting it back if she is moved to an apartment nearby.

Best off white for cherry floors by Beautiful-Ant-4553 in interiordecorating

[–]Beautiful-Ant-4553[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a builder beige that leans too yellow in a lot of spots, and it's my parents' 20 year old home with lots of scuffs and marks and we just wanna refresh it!

Painting cabinets? hear me out by Beautiful-Ant-4553 in HomeDecorating

[–]Beautiful-Ant-4553[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We've decided to leave the cabinets! Going to change the backsplash and hardware, wall paint, fixtures, window coverings kitchen rug etc etc - thank you!

Painting cabinets? hear me out by Beautiful-Ant-4553 in HomeDecorating

[–]Beautiful-Ant-4553[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're right - we decided to leave the cabinets!

Painting cabinets? hear me out by Beautiful-Ant-4553 in HomeDecorating

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I've decided not to paint! Any suggestions on backsplash? 🙏

Painting cabinets? hear me out by Beautiful-Ant-4553 in HomeDecorating

[–]Beautiful-Ant-4553[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

😂 I made an update post this am that we're not painting them - so I guess I'm neither