Monday, June 18, 2012

Deadlines A-loomin!

We are a little less than 3 weeks away and alot of progress has been made.  Mike is really bustin his butt, along with a few of his friends, and I have to say, the house is looking positively awesome!  I have been posting pictures on facebook as we progress so everyone can get an idea of what is going on.  I think it's kind of fun seeing the process, although it's frustrating because it's not an instantaneous transformation.  In a world where we have microwaves and fast food because we crave instant gratification (come on...you have to admit you sit at the microwave and wonder why it's taking so long), we are used to having things alot faster than the time that they took in the past.  Does anyone remember not having a microwave?  I actually do remember that.  I also remember, large transistor radios, no cell phones (instant gratification of speaking to someone before you get home to call them from your rotary phone; voice dial for quicker service).   So yes, I keep expecting it to happen alot faster than what it is.  Oh if I could only be Jeanie or Samantha Stephens and just cross my arms with the head nod or wiggle my nose and BOOM!  Instant gratification.  But alas, I have to watch my honey bust his hump to get it done the manual way.  Being patient is definitely difficult, but seeing the house come together is really fun.

Currently, we have hardwood in the family room, dining room, Tristen's bedroom (formally the magic room), and the living room.  Mike is working on the hardwood in our bedroom so that we can get to the tile in the bathroom and then Megan and Paige's room still need to have flooring to be done.  So definitely almost done with the hardwood.  The laundry room and main bathroom have been tiled and the kitchen has the tile laid, it just needs to be grouted.  Most of the cabinets have been affixed in place except for a couple that we ordered and just came in.

There is still alot to do but it is coming together nicely.  You know how you have an idea in your head of how you think it will look?  Of course it's looking different than I thought it would, because it always does with me, but it's still looking fabulous.