Basement Progress

I am up to my eyeballs (actually higher than that) in boxes. And sheet rock, 2 by 4s, electrical wiring and sawdust. Getting my 7,000 lb shipment and finishing my basement at the same time makes for a crazy life. Oh yeah, and throw in 4 kids that just want to find their toys amid the mountains of unopened boxes. Here's what greets me when I go to open a box:





Upon closer examination:




Uh huh, the cartons of joy are labeled in Arabic. Numbers in English, descriptions in Arabic. Then my master list has a translation in English. But usually, the contents are not accurately described. For instance, the list says, "toys, shoes" And the actual contents? Clothes and the removable shelves from the bookcase. So it's Christmas every time I rip into a box with my trusty box cutter. I had the delivery guys stack about 90% of the boxes in my garage, and arrange them in convenient to access aisles. It's like my own little Bed, Bath and Beyond! What am I going to find down aisle 28? Kitchen appliances or old socks. And therein lies the fun.




**p.s.**
btw, my internet speed ROCKS!!! i am uploading pictures faster than i have in a loooong time. i usually click the button to upload a picture and go surfing around other tabs or write more of the story and before i know it, up pops my picture!! awesomeness.
**p.s. done**