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Above, Dad painting the chairs that will go with the new table he built. Exactly ZERO more chairs have been painted since you left Dad. I am not motivated without you. Plus, painting is not a kid friendly activity. And I am not friendly towards the kids when I am painting. Britt tells me she and Chris have this covered and will paint chairs this weekend.
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Hope had grandpa build her a little "closet" --- or the version we use of closets here. We painted it blue to help it stand out less. It is called degaje. :)