Weekend work

Well the construction guys showed up today just three of them the rest are at the other job in Dewey. They can about 10:00 and only worked until one which was OK since they were not going to work at all until I told them we could drink beer after they were done. So when they were done for the day we sat back and pouned a few in the drivway since it was 54 degrees. What a great day it was the sun was shinning, and I was drinking beer. Life is great. Plus for the small price of a case of beer I got a few more hours of work out of the construction guys and that brings the end of this mess several hours closer:+) They should be done by the end of next week IF the weather holds out, NO RAIN OR SNOW ALLOWED..........

Brownies

Well today is brownie day for the construction workers. Yesterday they told me they brought milk for the cookies. But I didn't bake yesterday. So I told them i would make brownies for them today. So for break they will have brownies and a smoke:+) Yesterday they got the on roof framed up and the other side has walls. Once they get going they move. Now we are in slower lower Delaware so they are not starting until 8:30am. Then they all come together in several cars. And the one is a female, she usually has differnet color hair everyday. She is not here yet, must have been a long night for her. Well there goes the timer the brownies are done.

Construction workers

They are a strange breed, they come in all shapes, sizes, and ages. One thing they all have in common is smoking. There are at least 10guys here today and everyone of them smokes. Also maybe there are only 9 guys, we think one maybe a female. Jack and I have been watching out the window and we are pretty sure one is female. But Jack said the kids will know for sure when they get home from school. They started at 8:00am. They unloaded the lumber truck, and all there tools and went to work. It is now 12:30 and the have the floor almost built. They certianly are fast group. Or maybe they work fast to keep warm since it is only about 40 degrees outside. I baked cookies for them also this morning, I figured they would work better if they think I am a nice person by baking for them. I think it worked. Well soon I will be enjoying me new bathroom' laying in my new spa watching TV and my new fireplace. And the best part, NONE of them have asked to use the bathroom:+)

Weekend

Today is Saturday, a day most people look forward to. Not me, you ask why? Because my children are home on the weekends. Sometimes I feel like a failure as a parent. The number one son just doesn't get it. I don't know what to do anymore. He is so mean and hateful I just can not believe that this is my son. Where do parents go when they are exhausted and at the end of the line????????

Winter

It has arrived. It is cold here now. And it is going to stay cold for a few weeks now. The kitchen remoldeling is at at a stand still waiting for the cabinet that they forgot to order. They are starting the addition framing work on Monday YEA. The new fridge is still great we can get ice water now without opening up the doors...life is great. I have been using the new oven and dishwasher, they are working good. Went to PA this past weekend. It was OK but I love coming home to the beach:+) A new season Of American Idol has started....and it is as entertaining as always. Time to go watch it.....

Fridge

The new fridge came yesterday. It is the best one ever. It took 4 guys and weights 700lbs. All my food looks great in it. It is stainles steal so it looks great. Now the kitchen is starting to come together. Of course there are a few problems 1 missing cabinet which really throws everything off. Also some scratches and bumps but everything will be replaced. I really am going to be the domestic goddess...

Shopping

Today I set out to exchange a sweater I got for Christmas because it had a spot on it. So after that I wondered into the Lenox outlet. They were having a 75% off sale on everything in the store. WOW. 1st I had to stand in line for a cart, that took 15 minutes. Then I shopped for about 1 hour, then stood in line for 1 1/2 hour but I had such a good time I saw my old neighbor in line and meet some new friends. I was born to shop. And I saved 600.00. What a wonderful day I had. Oh plus I got some wedding gifts and Christmas gifts fo this year. Now the delivery men just called and my new kitchen cabinets will be here in 15 minutes. Can this day get any better!!!!!!

Construction

Well construction continues. Now I have no kitchen. The fridge is still here and plugged in but that is all that is in the kitchen. We are now using all paper products. And if we can't I'm forced to wash dishes by hand in the powder room sink:+( But it will all be worth it. The electritian was here today, a women.....She did not ask to use the bathroom but she does talk to herself, all the time. Even the dog was looking around to see if there was anyone else in the house, because we heard talking coming from behind the plastic wall that is constructed in the kitchen to try and keep the dirt from the rest of the house. She will be back tomorrow, with a helper. I wonder if she still talks to herself then or her helper? Why does one talk to one's self? I know I do it. What satisfaction do we get from holding a conversation with one's self? Is it because we know that we will be correct in the conversation no matter which end we are on? Or does it make us feel more comfortable knowing there are two sides to every conversation?

No place like home

Pushed the wrong button the first time. We went away for the holidays this year. This was the first time I had ever been away for Christmas. We went to Germany to see our German Family. It was great to see them and see the things that they do for the holidays. Like the Christmas angel, ringing the bell when you can enter the Christmas room. And everyone setting off fireworks at new years eve. They are legal only for that one day. And when I say everyone I mean everyone, there are firworks every where, you don't know which way to look. The weather was cold most of the time not like this warm DE sunshine we are having now, 60 degrees today. It was great to see my two favorite girls and to spend time with them. We got to play dress up everyday. And I miss them so much already. But like the saying goes there is no place like home. It is always great to sleep in your oun bed and shower in your own shower. The rest of our vacation went good. The only two problems we had were that the number 1 son broke his left ankle. And the plane ride home was the ride from H-LL. So the airline will be getting a nasty note from me. Now we are home and all the wash is done:+) 8 loads of it yesterday.

No place like home