Good night, sleep tight, don't let the ...The exterminators have come and gone twice. Since February 1st I have been living out of garbage bags because everything washable had to be laundered and dried on a high heat and then put into bags. For a while I even thought about sleeping in a garbage bag because it occurred to me that it would be easier than washing my sheets every day. Along with my new intimate relationship with the washer and dryer was a deeper acquaintance with Mr. Dirtdevil, the vacuum. Everyday we spent at least an hour or so together going over the carpets, the baseboards, inside the couches and cupboards. I thought we went everywhere the bugs might be hiding, but then just one week later I saw not one, but three bed bugs. One in the main closet, another in the bathroom and the third on my arm taking a bite. During this time my roommate went to stay at her brother's house and then part way into the second week my friend Li invited me over to help me keep my sanity. Spray number two was Saturday and then on Sunday we started moving back in. All of the furniture was moved back into place and all of the cupboards and the dishes were washed. I really hope this is the end.
Here are some photos of the furniture piled in the living room and the first bug we caught.
Snow creatures in Wascana park
Crêpe making at my parent's house in Saskatoon for Chandeleur
Dressed in my buffalo costume for the Ice and Fire Carnival procession in Victoria Park on February 16th in Regina. To see the more exciting photos from that day check out my dad's on-line photo album
