Breaking Ground

For the past 3 years we've talked about it, saved for it, planned for it, and now we're finally doing it. THE ADDITION! Dave is building our new master bedroom and bathroom and I don't think I can put into words how freaking excited I am. Dave is doing much of the work himself...pardon my lack of enthusiasm for that! I wish he would sub most of it out, but he is not having any part of that. This is why I sometimes call myself a construction widow (no offense to anyone!) He works all day for a semi-custom home builder and now comes home every night and dives right into the addition. Bless his heart. We're scheduled to be finished in early November. So while Dave is busting his butt in the dead heat of summer, I've been online shopping for linens, paint colors, and decorating ideas - poor me. Its not all that easy though. For the past 6 months I've been so lucky to have such an amazingly hands-on husband. He has been so good about making Grady his priority during this addition, but I lost my helper :( I hope he knows how much I appreciate him, and perhaps I took him for granted because I am really missing him now. I have such admiration and respect for single parents!

A major thanks to Jon and Meg for coming to town and helping us BOTH out. Meghan played with Grady (which meant mommy got a little break) and Jon was a tremendous help to Dave - pouring rain and all! I promise next time you guys come to Maryland it will not rain and we will eat crabs!

Thanks for my new "roar" toy Aunt Meghan!

To date ... foundation DONE! Dave is gearing up for the next phase - whatever that may be!

XOXO,

Court