More Demolition...

So today is Monday and most of the demolition was done today. We no longer have a closet/pantry or walls in most of the rooms. The kitchen looks HUGE, even bigger in person versus the picture I took. Being out of the house has definately been difficult today and last week. I think we've got it down to a science though. I try to stay organized and pack everything we need in a day. I also keep a bag of necessities like our phone book, my Bible, daily planner, to do lists, grocery lists, etc. in a small bag and take it everywhere with me, that way if I need something and we're not home to access it, I've still have it with us.

We've recooperated from Avonlea's birthday party this past weekend and she's had so much fun playing with her new toys (where am I going to put them all?!!!). It was great because she didn't get anything too big so we've found homes for most of her things. Thanks again everyone!

Lincoln is growing more and more each day. He's beginning to grasp things with his hands now. He loves rattles and uses his burp cloths to snuggle. Avonlea has a little bear that she goes to sleep with and Lincoln has become rather fond of it so today we were off to Burlington Coat Factory (baby section) to find another bear for him. We looked for blue, but white will have to do. (They were out of blue.)

I know there are a lot of people that get frustrated with demolition, but Rob and I are so excited (granted it's only been a week, so I may change my mind in awhile). We love coming home and talking about what will go where (furniture-wise), how big and spacious things look and how different everything is. As for the dust, it's not nearly as bad as I thought. American Housing has done a great job in making sure they clean up everyday and leaving it livable for us. I was a little leary at first about having the kiddos around everything during the process, but so far so good. We've sealed off the hallway/bedrooms with a large tarp so the dust stays on one side of the house and since we're only here for the nightime, they're really only in their own rooms anyway. The not-so-fun part is (like I said), not being home during they day.

Well, I'm off to spend some time with my hubby and son (Avonlea is asleep)...