I keep telling myself.... It NEEDED to be done. We are not doing this---I am not putting my husband and family through this--- because I am selfish and wanted sheet rock that was not water logged, a tub that wasn't chipped, a tub surround that wasn't rusty, and all of the tile to match.
The back plaster of our old 1920's house NEEDED to come off... for insulation and heating purposes.
I am not selfish, right?
We don't have a draft upstairs anymore. And our bathroom is turning out more beautiful than imagined.
It's hard to believe that two years ago we started saving and gradually purchasing items for our bathroom. Porcelain and glass tiles, granite topped vanity, jacuzzi tub. Little did we know that our plan for starting our remodel last January would be foiled by a snowmobile accident.
But now Aaron is plumbing and tiling and grouting like a mad man.
I don't care if he grumps at me when he is upset with himself. He can't bend and lift and pull like he used to. Staying up all night working and munching on coffee grounds is now a thing of the past. And I don't care if it takes him until this summer to finish the bathroom, the laundry room and the hallway. It is just nice to see him do it.
And it is even nicer when big brother travels 3 hours and stays several days to help little brother complete his goal. I know that I have said it before.... but.... what would we do without Aaron's brothers? We are so fortunate to have Aaron's other big brother, big in multiple senses of the word--- older and a gigantic 6'7"---- live right down the road from us. He also gave a helping hand flawlessly cutting tile.
Miss crazy hair also came to stay with us! She and Abram had a blast while their dads were working.
The bathroom is almost complete. Next is the laundry room floor and the hallway. But that may have to be delaying because the construction of the chicken coop is in our near future. And Abram has been driving us crazy with chicken talk!
Love, love, love your post, Mandy. Great job on the bathroom, too. I loved taking care of both kids on that weekend...while you were working, the kids and I were playing! It doesn't get any better than that!!
ReplyDeleteOoooo can't wait to c th efinished project!! And a new paint job :) u deserve an awesome bathroom to complete your awesome house!
ReplyDeleteIt is really amazing that Aaron is doing all this work a year after his accident. It almost seems unreal.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the new bathroom and everything else you guys are working on! And the chicken coop!