Week 35 Update

We are now 35 weeks!  Some days, it does not feel it like that long and others, I feel every second of it.  This day, I feel every second.  It is wearing on me because I feel like all the pressure is on me. 

Anyway - We got some things done, but there were so many problems this week that it feels like 3 steps forward and 4 steps back.

New Home:  I don't even know where to start. 

1.  We tried to sand and stain the front door, but it is too humid for the stain to dry and there is no electricity (thus no air conditioning), so that project is on hold.  However, they did put up the door jam and drilled for the door knob.

2. Tile - I mean progress was made, but there are so many little pieces here and there.  The grout was supposed to be put in so plumbing could get in there today, but when I checked this morning, there was no grout around the toilets.  So, we will see.  PLUS - the grout color is wrong, but I may not have a choice if he DID put the grout just around where the toilets will be installed.

3.  Granite countertops - They were installed this week.  They look good.  Except, they ruined my copper sink, so now the island countertop cannot be done until the new sink gets in.  They are killing me.

4. Stone and brickwork is done - thankfully!  No issues there.

5.  Exterior Painting - we picked a new color that works much better and they painted everything, so the paint is done.  In the process, they broke 3 windows.

Really, that is all that was done.  For having to move in there in 16 days, it sure wasn't much.  I am getting VERY nervous about it.  No, I did not have to pay for those mistakes, my biggest issue is the delay it will cause.

Electricity MIGHT be in next Friday.  MIGHT.  Lets just say am not holding my breath.

I was going to list what was supposed to be done, but I am not going to be negative.  The festival starts this weekend so no one will be working at our place this weekend.  The builder is going out of town for 3 days, so the build will probably just sort of stop - it always does.  He has to have a life though.

Part of my problem right now is I feel out of control.  I am not a control freak but everything is in someone elses hands.  Our credit card number was stolen, the contractor just seem to be doing whatever they want with no regard for our things.  The builder is on top of it, but seems la ti da about it all. 

Probably everyone gets this way at the very end - at least those of us in the "know".  DH is so excited - butterflies and all.  Me, not so much - I see all the problems and what is left to do and the things I had to compromise on because of contractor errors, etc.   I know, I know - if the contractor made a mistake, make them change it - it is not that easy and time delays could cause problems.

At the rental, we are starting to pack up what little we had here, it is feeling very temporary.

Gratitude:  Especially today, it is difficult to feel grateful, but I do.  I am grateful for the ability to go through this process of building our own home.  It is one of the most difficult things by way of stress, but literally a dream come true.