Dude, Where's My House?

So much excitement today. The second Bobcat had to come pull the first Bobcat out of the mud. We also had a dump truck taking away what used to be our patio. And, of course, we lost the remaining portion of our roof and studs, leaving a beautiful ampitheater where we used to have a house. If there'd been room for an audience and fewer nails and staples sticking out of the "stage" the girls and I would have gotten out our instruments and had a concert.

My dh arrived home early this afternoon from a hearing hoping to do some work at home. Fortunately, the guys decided to start going at the interior hall tiles with a jackhammer at that moment, so dh decamped to our nearest Starbucks. I was thrilled that he got a little real time taste of the noise, dislocation, and dust that we've endured so far while he's been at work. The kids were happy to score some hot chocolate and cinnamon twists after swim team practice.

Demolition is officially over tomorrow, which is a relief because if any more of the house is demolished, there won't be any left. Every milestone completed is another big check changing hands, but in this case, our contractor has worked very hard and stayed on schedule so we're happy to oblige. We're looking forward to some building very soon.