did a little picking up. my mom did come and help me last week - the day after i thought since we had an ice storm. our policy since then has been nothing on the floor. so all of my horizontal surfaces except the floor are covered but it's amazing that it doesn't feel so overwhelming when it's all hip height or higher. and with clear floors, it looks a little neater. anyway, that's how my house looks right now.
we are leaving for a rocky apptmt. back later!