Do Not Open Until Christmas

A little closer but still a mile away from finishing. The closer we get, the farther away it seems to be. We are experiencing the same anticipations we did when we were kids; when we just couldn't wait for Christmas morning to arrive.

Maybe we will put the big red bow on the new range and cut it before Santa visits, and maybe not. Most of the trim is in. None of the tile backsplash is in place, and some of the special trim tile pieces are still on order. The (correct) hood is installed along with the (correct) hood liner. The roof vent will not be started until (next?) week, and then only if we have no rain. The stove will not be placed until the gas line is moved (again!) and an access door is in place to hide the gas shutoff valve.

The refrigerator won't be moved from the living room until the electrical is finished. A couple of switches need to be added, the outlets finished everywhere, power to the disposal, power to the dishwasher in place, and a new outlet for the new microwave. Then more paint. Then another coat of paint. Then cleanup.

Outside on the deck the new shelving with doors unit is halfway finished (and halfway painted). More cleanup. There are probably 20 construction sized black poly bags on the deck and in the backyard that have to go. At least the bags are sealed, or were at one time. Maybe the kitty has a surprise for the nice construction guys?

Oh well, Happy Holidays! Wish we had a tree...