after the construction
We finally got a date for our house construction - it’s starting Monday. (I HOPE I can lose that Monday, but I have a feeling it won’t happen) And if you’re now asking yourself if you’re going to be tortured for the entire project with the details, the answer is yes. Because if I’m going to be tortured, so are you. I will try to be funny, but most of the time it might come out like a silent scream, since the three year old and I will be moving out of the un-livable construction and into my parents house for some of the time.
Yes, you heard me right. I was supposed to move in with my friend. With the pool. It was going to be glorious. And then the construction got moved back a little, and we’d be moving in right when her baby was due. I think it was very inconvienent of her to not plan her pregnancy better, and I’ve told her so. She just keeps asking if labor will hurt.
Not as much as moving back in with my parents. (mom, if you’re reading this, I’m totally kidding. Really. Will you make me breakfast every morning?)
Anyway, I’m still mainly in denial that it’s actually going to happen, but even so we’ve already headed down that slippery slope from where there’s no going back, namely - we’ll do that after/during the contruction. Here’s an example:
Husband, we need the railing painted. (said four months ago)
We’ll do that during the construction. (works for me, especially if I completely ignore the fact that the construction has nothing to do with the outside railing and that I’m listening to the man who takes months to change lightbulbs.)
Husband, can you put the suitcases into the attic? (asked nicely 3 months ago, not so nicely last week)
We’ll need them to pack up before the construction. (So right, but that still doesn’t make up for 3 months worth of annoyance)
It’s insidious, really. I can justify everything now, like that mountain of clean laundry that’s needed to be put away for about a week or so.
After contruction, I’ll reorganize all the drawers. But for now, why bother to put it away? I’m just going to have to pack it up when we move out.
All I know is, I’ve got a lot of packing up to do this weekend and sixty pages left to write. *insert hysterical, sobbing laughter here* All I know is that Jake better be around to help with some of this…
Steph T.
July 20th, 2005 at 11:21 am
You poor thing. That so sucks for you! But you WILL have access to internet, yes?
DON’T LEAVE MEEEEEEEEEEE
July 20th, 2005 at 3:56 pm
You poor thing!!! I don’t envy you in the slightest. Hugs!!!
July 20th, 2005 at 5:20 pm
OMG, I can’t imagine moving back in with my parents. With my kids! Actually, it would be very amusing, a new reality show as it were.
Good luck on the construction. We are supposed to start a major remodel of our kitchen, but dh keeps changing the plans. I’m sure the architect is going to strangle him.
July 20th, 2005 at 5:26 pm
Hmmm. Living in house during renovations vs. moving in with parents during renovations . . .
I think I’ll take my option over yours.
But best wishes for your renovations! Just keep telling yourself: “It’ll be so worth it. It’ll be so worth it. It’ll be so worth it.”
Red sequined shoes might help, too.
July 20th, 2005 at 5:44 pm
Congratulations on the beginning of construction! That’s so exciting and scary! I can’t wait to hear all the details and see pictures.
July 20th, 2005 at 7:25 pm
Larissa - I got their house set up with a wireless internet connection last week - I have priorities, you know!
Thanks, Tori! I’m gonna need those hugs!
Rene - we finally finished that stage with the architect. Now we’re at the - what kind of countertop do you want stage. Which won’t matter so much when there’s a big gaping hole in the back of the house, I’m guessing.
And yes, Suzanne - there will be PLENTY of pictures to share. Mostly of me screaming.
Linda - I need to find me a pair of those shoes and FAST.:shock:
July 20th, 2005 at 7:31 pm
Okay, good. Notice how I make this all about me.
July 20th, 2005 at 7:44 pm
It’s totally all about you, scarylarissagrasshopperleg. I would NEVER lie about that…
July 20th, 2005 at 9:11 pm
Oh boy. Construction. You have my highest sympathies.
July 20th, 2005 at 11:47 pm
You set your mom’s house up with internet
Taht’s great…really. I’m sorry hon I know this is gonna be a total PITA but worth it when you’re done!
July 21st, 2005 at 3:46 am
Goodluck! We”ll be here to alugh at - er I mean sympathize with you.
July 21st, 2005 at 5:55 am
Glad that construction is about to commense for you! And those discussions with your husband sound like mine.
July 21st, 2005 at 9:13 am
oh GOOD you’ll have internet. Important things first…
Hugs on the construction and packing up. What a pain. And we’ll need pictures. Lots of pictures.
And give my best to your mom
(Dear StephT’s mom, please spoil her while she is staying at your house)