Today being a normal work day meant that we had limited time over at the construction zone. However, the lead paint people started their portion of the work and then after Joe got home and the kids finished with swim lessons then we still got a wee bit of work done.
Owen and Edie came with tonight to give us a hand.
Joe and I took out the kitchen island. It was pretty gross and pretty beat up. It had a cooktop on it that was chipped and broken. It was also a bit redundant since there is a regular oven/stove. Joe joked about adding one more in and then having a "super kitchen." However, I will be totally content with just a normal, but pretty kitchen.
Notice the sleeping baby on my back. That is how I have done nearly everything in this house. It means I work pretty slowly and lack flexibility. It also means that I burn more calories with an extra 17lb strapped to my back at all times :)
We let the kids go at it with hammers.
Kids went into the basement to look at the electrical with Joe. This is what they look like from the bathroom.
Our kitchen is so big without that island. We will likely put something else in here just so we have another work station, but for now I am appreciating how open it is. I cannot wait until we are ready to repaint the kitchen and make it all pretty :)
And then I stepped outside and appreciated these flowers growing by our garage. It is so refreshing to see something beautiful and something we don't need to change.
WOW!!! It will all be worth it in the end! Just getting there will be a big job. Lied through a years long remodel myself....
ReplyDeleteJc Penny has cute kitchen islands that are on wheels you can move to your liking but use it when cooking and such.. It's where I got mine. but it's coming along!!!
ReplyDeleteInspiring! Love Fritz on your back. I painted all of my kitchen cabinets last spring with the help of a friend. Major undertaking but looks nice. :) Best wishes for a speedy completion.
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