I realize that these pictures have more to do with my little guys than our house and you might be right. I happen to think pictures of wood are much more interesting when they have a cute toddler in them. I'm not a fan of people-less pictures. And if you want a good idea of what is really happening around here you should see the kids in them because I cannot keep them away from these piles of wood.
But the real point is: trusses are here! They were delivered last week but have been sitting because the weather has not been on our side. Although 80 degree rain is usually my absolute favorite, it wasn't my favorite to see it pouring down on our unfinished house. We were putting up tarps like crazy because it was seeping into our kitchen! Now it was coming in at the bay window which is going to come out anyway so we weren't worried about the damage but who wants a wet kitchen? (You like that run on sentence?) So, then it rained so hard and for so long that we had inches of standing water on the subfloor and in the basement.
Friday was a rough day for me. We had some engineering issues that had to be solved, there was confusion between the truss delivery and roof system delivery from the other lumber company and then the rain kept coming down. It was one of those days I felt like I was failing at this whole thing. My good friend, Adrianne has been through this before and knows the pains of it. She said to call her if we needed anything. That night when it appeared Cody and I were in over our heads with dealing with the water situation, I called her. She and Nate rushed over with their Shopvac (apparently they were on a date!) and got straight to work. We had a Shopvac from the Brimley's too and we were all working together to sweep water toward the vacuums till they filled, roll them to a window or window well and dump. Repeat about a million times. All while holding flashlights to light the way. Those Eldredge's know how to work. Thank you!!!
Okay where we? Oh yes, trusses sitting. Waiting. So Monday came and it was a zero chance of rain so the framers showed up and started preparing for the truss crane at 1PM. Well, the trusses were too short and they have to have a fix made for them and the cutting into the existing roof took much longer than expected so the crane had to be postponed. Wednesday is their earliest opening. So tomorrow that will happen... hopefully. In the mean time more of our roof is gone so we have to protect it. Today it rained a bit so I had to go out a get tarps over everything. Jeff came to help me. That guy deserves a medal at the end of this (or at least some really good brownies, well lemon squares since I'm better at those). He has saved the day so many times and always with a smile. He's taught us a lot.
About building and about serving.
And just in case you wonder what the little ones do while I have to go out back multiple times a day... Here you go.
And playing light sabers is much more fun on top of trusses.
I compare this stage in the game to the beginning of pregnancy when you are so sick it's hard to be excited. Things are so rough sometimes it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But in reality, I am excited. We are so anxious for more space for our family. Our little boys are getting bigger every day and their friends are too. Bedtime is getting harder with three in one room because some need to read quietly and others want to play in bed with "guys" and it isn't so quiet. My clothes are so tired of being neglected in unruly stacks on the chair because they didn't win a spot in our little closet. And my car is ready for it's prized spot in our garage even if it isn't going to be large or fancy.
Yes, we're excited. And very blessed.
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