HARD WORK

Ummm - this is becoming much more WORK than it is FUN!! We are, however, making good progress. We have about another three weeks before the "professionals" come to do their part so we don't have to rush, which is good because we CAN'T rush. We have finally picked out and ordered most of the necessities: carpet, floor tile, shower tile, counter top, toilet - still working on faucets, window treatments and other smaller items.

Heather came and helped us paint one day. She's a good sport and a good painter.

I had a Dr. apt. one day and when I came home, Jerry was taking out the tub/shower. He was covered in white dust from head to foot - looked like the abominable snowman! He also removed the counter top and put it in the garage. That and a few other items will hopefully find new owners at the Gridley Community sale this Spring.

Yep, the tub's gone and the area cleaned up waiting for the plumber. I have picked out some tile I love and the saleslady helped me plan a pattern of different sized tile pieces, embellishments, etc, and I can't wait to see how it looks.

We have the closet and three walls of the bedroom painted - looks good, but I think I'll wait until the entire project is finished before showing any "finished" pictures. We finally got the bathroom walls all smoothed out and primed and will probably paint in there today.

We're glad we did not have the huge snow storm last night. There might be an inch on the ground, but not the 4-8 as predicted. We plan to go to Downers Grove to watch Noah and Miles play basketball tomorrow - we need a break from all this.