I wrote a poem about it to all of our friends in that year’s Christmas card. Here goes:
Twas the June before Christmas, so I said to my spouse
“The time has come to add on to the house”
The approval of plans meant more space in our home
All we could think was “Brushed nickel, or chrome?”
“Wait a minute” we heard, “You just had a baby,
Don’t take on this project, you’re both certainly crazy.”
“Nonsense” we replied “We both have a brain”
We paid no attention to the claims “You’re insane.”
July was the month that we poured the foundation
Funds paid for concrete, but no Hawaiian vacation.
Choosing cabinets and tile and a new kitchen sink
Include sleepless nights, it all drove us to drink
Through summer and fall as we lived in a rental
We knew they were right, we were certainly mental
Here’s December, our pocketbook and spirits diminished,
We still wonder if ever our house will be finished.
And so this strange year we must say with dismay,
Unfortunately at our house there’s no Christmas soiree
We wish all of you peace, and blessings from above
Merry Christmas to all, and we send all our love.
It’s 2009, and we still haven’t finished the master bath, and parts of the rear yard. Our hope is to complete this year.
WOW. You are far braver than I. We talked about an addition 2 years ago when I found out about #4 – I’m still dreaming of my new family room and huge (well, in comparison to what I have!) kitchen with pantry. And you’re doing great! My Dad has spent 10 years remodeling 1 small bath. I think he just finished grouting the tile, so the end is in sight. Post pictures!
LOL! I love that poem!! We’ve been remodeling for…three years now… Kinda embarrassing. For awhile we’d spend every weekend for a month of so but always burn out. Now we spend an hour a day, that’s it. No more, no less. It adds up to 14 hours a week which is serious progress.
I know all about those sleepless nights thinking about home project–eesh! Love the poem–too cute! GL with your continued remodel–hope you’re finished soon!