I finished In Treatment on Wednesday. What a great show that was, complete with satisfying ending, and totally worth the $15 HBO monthly fee. By the end, I noticed my mindset evolving into therapist mode. I caught myself analyzing my thoughts, and wondering what Gabriel Byrne would have to say. In addition, I sobbed during Sophie’s last session. She absolutely was my favorite patient. I had to watch that episode twice: the first, for me. The second time, to show my husband how great it was. I think he liked it, too.
Now, it’s time to get back to the things I put on hold while I slogged through the On Demand menu. Like decorating the house. My son’s room got a jump start over the weekend with his new bookcase (pictured above). Prior to this, at the end of his bed was a gorgeous blue wooden toy chest, handmade by his grandfather. It was perfect when he was younger, and held all sorts of bounty: legos, Star Wars figures, and pretty much anything that was laying around at bedtime. Lately, though, it held little to nothing, while piles of books started to accumulate around his bedroom (I wonder who he takes after!) Next up? (Other than the kitchen remodel lurking in the not-too-distant future?) Window treatments for his bedroom. The current models are faded and slowly falling apart. After that, I need to select a paint color for our bedroom. Any suggestions?
Back tomorrow with the Five.
Update: Today’s NYTimes Home & Garden section is all about kitchens. And while I’ve already committed to cabinetry, that will not stop me from reading about Christopher Peacock, and dreaming ….