"2 Weeks"

Has anyone ever seen the movie "The Money Pit" with Tom Hanks and Shelley Long? That was one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. For those of you who have had the privilege of seeing it, you will know what "2 Weeks" really means. So that has become my new catch phrase whenever anyone asks me, "Do you know when you will be ready to move into your new house?" 2 WEEKS! Our goal of having it completed by the time I go back to work, is not going to be a reality. Even though Mark took a 2 week layoff from work to get a lot done in the house, it is still a 1 man job and he can only do so much on his own. He is making amazing progress and I hope he knows how much I appreciate what he is doing for us. During those 2 weeks off, he would leave the house around 7am and work all day until 9-11pm. There were alot of little things that came up before he could start the drywall in the family room. But he did get started on the drywall last weekend and is almost done. I wanted to give just a tiny sneak peek of what the change looks like so far.

Family Room before pic

Family Room - after paneling was taken down

Family Room with the Drywall up and recessed lights installed

There is still a ways to go with the mudding and taping, but I think it is such a big change already! I can't wait to see it when it is done!! (The blue boxes in the walls will be for outlets and cable hook-ups). This is all I am going to show you for now!! :)

Hayden is finally feeling much better. She still has a bit of a cough, but nothing like what she had last week! I am glad she is feeling better, but I miss the 2 naps a day she was taking last week! :) Here is a picture of her snoozing on the couch last week. I was making dinner and came out to find her zonked on the couch. Poor little pumpkin!
Hayden gave me her virus and I have been sick now since Monday! It has been tough being sick and trying to take care of an energetic toddler, but somehow I have managed. It just gives me another dose of respect for stay at home Moms with more than 1 kid to take care of. I don't know how they do it! ;)

Today I went to the grocery store and when we got home, Hayden decided to kiss the pavement. She tripped on an uneven spot in the cement and fell face first. She had dirt in her mouth and she was crying so hard. I got her all cleaned up and now she has little scratches on her cheeks, chin and nose. I tried to get a picture of her battle wounds, but she was being a total cheese ball!

Hayden will be starting Daycare on Monday! Can't believe the time has come already! But I must admit, I am sort of relieved. I am looking forward to my week of trying to get organized again. I also have a hair appointment next week that I am sooooo overdue for! Time to cover all my gray hairs again! (I think I added a handful over the winter!) Then I go back to work a week from Monday! It will be good getting back to work and getting that paycheck again! I start getting cabin fever this time of year......which is why I love my seasonal job! 8 months on and 4 months off is a great work schedule!

This is a cute video of Hayden laughing at Cassie. I was tossing a piece of crumpled paper to Cassie and Hayden thought it was hilarious. After the 20th time, I decided to try and record it.