Curious . . .

Well, it's only Tuesday morning, 7:42 AM, but I can't help but be curious as to what is going on at my house since last Thursday. We have had some good weather since Friday, so we have been busy going to the beach and the pool. Yesterday was really the first working day, and I was reminded of the renovation only because my sisters, mother, and brother in-law were all asking me about it.

The big question still is: when will it be done? And I don't know. What is "done"? Is it functioning? If that's the case, then I am still standing by July 17. That might push 1 or 2 days, but I really think I could have a refrigerator, range, and sink by then. I'm not 100% positive about the OTR microwave because of the cabinet that goes above it that had to be replaced - I think they need that to install the microwave, and that cabinet probably won't be in for another week or more.

If done is painted, decorated, and all my stuff moved back in - that probably will not be until the end of August. Ken said Labor Day, and Lisa agreed. I was horrified at first, but when I think of it this way, I agree - a lot of the remaining work is weekend warrior work - painting, putting all my stuff away, rearranging shelves, hanging curtains, etc.

The big work left in the kitchen to get to "functioning" is:
-electrical (lights, switches, phone, cable)
-patio door and over-sink window
-counter top
-plumbing (sink, disposal, ice maker, heat)
-floors

I think it goes in that order. I don't know what we will do when they are refinishing the floors. I believe we have to not walk on them for 24 hours. I now wonder if I should delay the delivery of my refrigerator for another week so that it can be installed after the floors?

I am hoping that this week, they will:
-install the door and window
-sand the floors
-install all the pulls on the cabinets
-install the lights/electrical

I hope I'm not being too optimistic!