We cleaned the apartment

Two days ago, the temperature was near 60°F. Then, yesterday, it was back down into the teens. Melted water refroze, and new snow blanketed the ice.

Today’s weather was equally cold and snowy.

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Karin hosted a baby shower for one of her friends. Two guests showed up. Not to worry: this friend is having approximately six baby showers.

The important news is that, at last, our living room, kitchen, and bathroom are utterly cleaned and decorated. They’re in the condition that we envisioned when we first moved into this apartment. If we stay another year, we might even have enough time to fix up the guest bedroom.