It's all happening

Since my last post, the crazy levels have declined even further. Mike and I are just too exhausted to be emotional. I've learned that I might be too strict about little things, which decreases some arguments and tension. It can be ok to just say yes.

Rose will, on occasion, glare at me but even that is lessening and seems more like normal teen moodiness versus hatred. Today I had to get home early because our sitter quit, and Rose seemed to really want to linger by me. So I guess we have made it through that wild ride only somewhat scathed. 

Here is the shelter where Rose stayed and a pic I snapped of her as we picked her up. 

Of course, I say things are normal when just yesterday Mike caught Rose stealing Cadbury Eggs from Cub foods. Once again, though, we are both so exhausted the reactions on our parts are pretty low key. Normal is relative.

In other news, Happily, our house remodel work is nearly done. Thank you, Mother Nature, for hurting our house which granted us insurance for updates we otherwise couldn't afford. 

As much as I'm kinda in love with the new look and feel, I am ready to not have contractors, carpenters and painters here from 7 until 5. Layering awkward small talk onto a week when I'm accused of child abuse and am convinced I'll be writing this blog from a prison cell makes me grumpy. 

Nonetheless, Here are some progress pics.

Bathroom before

Bathroom almost after

Informal dining and tv room before 

Dining and living room after -- an orange all of the contractors keep asking if I, not mike, picked. Can't men like orange?

Exterior before

Exterior after

Generally, I'm going for classic, retro, and elegant. Cover up the total chaos behind these doors and inside these walls.