Eli & House update

Eli: He seems to be doing better. We still have our trying moments - he's very clingy, sensitive and moody, a constant roller coaster of emotions. No fever today, thankfully. The doc's office called today to check on him and said if he has a fever tonight of over 101 to come back tomorrow. I hope we don't have to. We've kept him home from school all week and will until Monday so that hopefully we can shake this thing. Today we stayed close to home but tomorrow may venture out (cabin fever is a tough thing!). Tonight we did go over to Carol's house to have pizza with her & Ryan while Kevin is out of town. The boys were so happy to see each other - as were we happy to have adult conversations. And Tim loved getting an ice cream treat (thanks Carol!).

House: Our house project is coming along. Today was the insulation inspection (electrical, mechanical & framing were earlier in the week) and tomorrow they start hanging drywall - woo hoo! Outside, the new siding and trim are done and now they are going around checking for other rotten pieces of siding and trim that need to be replaced. May start painting the outside tomorrow too. It has been kinda hard with Eli sick and people in our house (and Belle barking really really loud - anyone want a dog? I would have easily given her away today.) but we're close to the finish line. Tim & I are giddy excited about the new room and just getting the house back in order. The carpet people come tomorrow afternoon to measure for carpet and I think it'll be about 3 weeks after that before they can install. So, hopefully the room will be ready in less than 2 weeks and we've have some time to paint and then carpet. Woo hoo! We may move some things around this weekend to start painting Eli's new room. He has enjoyed sleeping in our bed this week (the only way the house has been able to sleep at night) and he seems ready to be out of the crib. Trying the big boy bed isn't that far away.

Newly insulated interior

Back of the house

Finished front view