We came home on Wednesday this week mainly because we are both on OVERLOAD from all the decisions we've had to make. I never thought there would be so many details that had such an impact on the final outcome. Everything from window styles to outlet colors have been discussed and planned out so carefully that I fear that when the house is complete Mark is going to find me whimpering in a corner because I put a pot light in the wrong place.
The windows went in early Monday morning and it was a bit nerve-racking watching these high-dollar panes of glass being lifted and balanced by three men on a lift. I wanted to scream "PLEASE BE CAREFUL!" even though I knew they were the pros and I needed to just let them do their jobs. (Can you say CONTROL FREAK?!?) But as you can see the windows and doors are all in and they look amazing!
The roof was another great addition to the house. Finally we can put our squeegees away and sweep sawdust instead of pushing water. Mark has spent hours watching the radar and "willing" the rain away, so now he can stress about other things. The roof we chose is metal, and we're both pleased with the way it looks. I did however, change the siding to a lighter beige color when I realized how dark the roof appeared. Let's just keep our fingers crossed that the trim, siding, stone, and roof will look like a well-orchestrated plan and not something just thrown together by a couple of amateurs!
So with the windows and roof in place, the house is starting to come together and look like something that will soon be a home. And as I obsess over tile, paint colors, and cabinets, I step back and look at what we've already accomplished and smile. And if you look real closely, it smiles back!
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