So, this was the kitchen ceiling after it was removed and all the wiring and plumbing re-routed.
View from the library.
(Sounds so pretentious, I know. It was a little room attached onto the back of the livingroom with French door access - as a reading room. But we will need to rename it the family room. It's just hard to break an old habit.)
So, all the carpets were taken up and tiles removed so the new tile could be laid. And we decided to go with heated tiles. (Yeah!) So, while the cement was drying with the heating elements inside, we were told to not enter the house for about 4 hours. Danny was out on appointments so I took the kids out for dinner right after picking Dahlia up from school and dilly-dallied coming home. Zizi (the cat) had been shut-up in our bedroom for weeks and we were warned to not let her out during the cement drying time as she might get glued into the cement. I wasn't worried, she hadn't gotten out for....weeks, like I said.
So, after waiting the alotted time, I gingerly opened the front door and had been told to stick my finger in the cement to test if it was dry. Well.....it wasn't. They must have finished later than they had hoped. My finger went right into it (and it was 7:30 PM at that point and we hadn't done Dahlia's homework yet.)
Then my eyes lifted - and there
stood
Zizi,
feet in the cement.
She had gotten out (the only time since we started this.) I freaked a little, which didn't help because then she wouldn't come to me. She just stood there - and I didn't know if she was glued into the cement or not. I closed the door - to hide the freaked-out reaction and to think. A minute later I opened the door and coaxed her toward me. She was able to walk and when she got close enough I grabbed her head and yanked her out the door.
See her drag marks - before I actually got her airbourne. (I took this pic the next morning.)
So we all sat in the car, did Dahlia's homework, tried to amuse Milana and calm Zizi (and Mommy) and waited. By 9:00 PM - I tested the cement again and it was dry enough to get in.
Tiles installed but still dirty.
Kitchen cabinets arrived and are being installed now. I can still hear them sawing and banging down there.
We're getting there. I may have a working sink by Monday.
Oh....I can hardly wait.
I'm going downstairs right now to take another peak and ooh and ahh over the nearing completion...well.....in a few more weeks yet......
....but I definately can smell that barn now!!
Hi, I'm Wanda. I am a happy woman, wife to Danny for...oh....lots a years and finally Mom to THE most adorable little girl from Hunan, China - Dahlia. And now we have been blessed again with another daughter, Milana, from Zhejiang, China. (The 2 best things I've ever done!)
We live in the Montreal area. After a loooonnngg wait for Dahlia's little sister Milana (pronounced - Mee-lana, like banana), we finally brought her home in August 2009. Dahlia came to us in Nov 2004 (at 20 months of age)and a year later we began the application for another baby - at the time the waiting period was around 8 months. Almost 4 years later (say what!?!)we, at last, brought Milana home.
This began as the story of our journey to bring Milana home and life with her big sister, Dahlia. It now continues as we live as a family of four!
God.
My (growing) family.
Hangin' out with my girlies.
My wonderful friends (you know who you are!).
To laugh (out loud and a lot!).
Music.
Painting. Hugs.
Long chats with my buds.
My garden.
To read (ha...when I can!).
Sunshine.
Spring, Spring and more Spring.
Building things.
Cooking.
Decorating.
Parties (ahem).
The internet.
Life.
Movies. A.I.
Dancing with the stars.
So you think you can dance.
Travel. Umm..did I say laughing my head off.
Oh Gee...everything actually!!
13 comments:
Yeah!!! Your kitchen is going to look fabulous! I can't wait to see the final results.
I had a feeling your little four footed friend got out of your room. Love the photos of the paw prints! Bet you are so over the whole renovation process at this point. Keep your chin up and just imagine cooking and eating in your brand new kitchen. I can't wait to see some of your recipe photos once it's complete.
Hope you're having a great weekend!
Looking absolutely fab!
OH that is so funny about Zizi! That poor baby...she doesn't know what hit her with this reno!
I LOVE the heated tile...how FABULOUS. How did I know there'd be black and white in the future of the reno! The kitchen cabinets look wonderful. I can't wait to see the finished product...it just looks DREAMY!
You're almost done, my friend....keep on swimming, keep on swimming just like Dory says!
xoxoxo
Dita
You are a brave and resilient woman! And I love the Zizi story!
Keep smilin!
I bet that you can indeed smell the barn!!!!!
Everything is looking absolutely gorgeous! Hang in there Wanda, you are almost there now!!!!!!
So glad to hear the Zizi is well:))) And you too:))) I can so imagine that scene!!!!!!
xo Jen
What a funny story...after the fact I'm sure. It had to be no fun to stay out of the house when all you wanted to do was get the kids {and the cat} in and settled down for the night! At least it's almost done! Our renovation continues to drag on forever with no end in sight. I'll just have to live through your renovation's completion. ;)
Looks like you're almost to the finish line Wanda. Can't wait to see the final pictures.
And your Zizi is a funny kitty, I can just see our cat Jack doing the same thing! ;)
I was really worried when you first told us about the renovation, they are usually so stressful, and filled with mistakes and missed timelines, but I have to say, this one of yours, has been really easy on me ;-)
I love the cat drag marks, she has left her mark on her home.
The tile is stunning, I can't wait to see the rest.
You are a trooper to stay in the car all that time.
It will be well worth our patience, I mean YOUR!
Love Valerie
I can't wait to see pics of your new kitchen!!
I went Oh no! when I saw the paw prints, but then I remembered that you were going to put tiles on anyway... whew!
Oh, your poor kitty!
And, doing homework in the car!! Yikes!!!
So far, everything looks amazing...can't wait to see it all finished!! (You too, I am sure!)
So, is it worth it?? I often think of re-doing our kitchen....
OH MY GOSH! LOVELY!!
Ya! It is always so nice to re-do! I grew up with my father always knocking a wall down or putting in a new floor. My husband says I am the only person he knows that feels a sense of comfort when there is major work being done. he is contracter/plumber.
It is going to be beautiful...Even with cat foot prints!!! Makes life more fun. That would happen in this house but it would be dogs!!! My sons is allergic to cats.
lol about Zizi. Girl wanted to leave her mark for future generations of cats. ;)
Can't wait to see how your kitchen turns out. Kitchen layouts back home are a bit different than here so I'm already curious to see a step up to your kitchen area. ;)
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