Status Report

Updated 4:00 Friday..notice nothing has changed since 1:00 PM on Thurs - though the plumber did show up for 1.5 hours this morning...

Done:
Fridge in place and working w/ power but no water it seems-- (need to check on that)
Dishwasher in the room
Range in place and working
Glass installed in the 2 cabinets with glass fronts
Reordered cabinet and door have arrived

Still to do:
Install last 2 cabinets
Install microwave (after adjusting the vent)
Once the prior 2 are done, install the crown molding above those 2 cabinets
Install and hook up toilet
Intall bathroom sink, faucet, then hook up to water
install toilet seat
Install backsplash on bathroom sink
Install bathroom mirror, hardware
Install footboard at base of all cabinets
Install & hook/up under cabinet lights
Finish off last of outlets
Finish off outlet for dishwasher
Hook up dishwasher to water
Hook up radiators

I am starting to get very impatient and am not at all convinced they will be done by Friday. I will not be amused if all our dishes are still on the dining room floor when we come home with a baby.

Happy Birthday!

We went out to explore the Arlington "res" this morning instead of doing chores (and because it is such a nice day). It turns out it has a 1 mile walking path around the reservoir and a small beach run by the town. You need passes to use the beach in season, but they do provide lifeguards, bathrooms and also a small playground. It is no Lake Michigan but not bad for 1.5 miles from our house...

After a couple of false install dates... flooring...

The floor is in and we are very, very pleased. The wood brings some color to the room and warms it up nicely (as we had hoped).

My last “Case of the Mondays”

In honor of Office Space being on Comedy Central last night I thought I would take a second and reflect on my last Monday at work (at least for awhile!) I have mixed feelings about leaving. For many months I was extremely excited at the prospect of no more deadlines, fewer off-the-wall requests from bosses, and less time spent in traffic. Making my own schedule (ok the baby will make my schedule) seemed somehow a nice change of pace, even if it wasn’t going to be stress-free or relaxing.

However, the closer it comes the more I realize I will miss my amazing, caring coworkers and being lucky enough to work in Harvard Square. I took a walk around the block to enjoy some fresh air this morning before heading into the overly-fluorescent bulbs of the office (another thing I won’t miss) and took these 2 pictures. Though I rarely have enough time to enjoy the views and atmosphere during the work day, it really is a pretty amazing place to work. What makes this somewhat easier is the prospect my organization is about to undergo a major change resulting in different staffing and likely a major move out of the Square WAY out into the suburbs. I actually hesitate to use the word “suburb” as it is that far out. I most likely wouldn’t have considered staying given that daunting potential commute, but regardless I am approaching the end of an era.

Of course what is to come promises to be more unpredictable, more exciting yet at times even more routine, and will push me in ways I haven't been challenged before.

Ok, well no floors

BUT, we do have counters installed!






The plumber should be here Monday to hook up the sink/fridge. The floor should be delivered any day (the contractor has been bugging them regularly and they are dragging their feet apparently). Then it has to "season" for 2-3 days before being installed, apparently. Hopefully that means the floor can be done this week. I am hoping that the week of Memorial Day it will be all done.

This week, besides the counters, all the trim around the doors and windows was installed. Other than that we are waiting on the floors and the replacement cabinet to show up so the final touches can be done in the area above/next to the range.

Kitchen Pics to Come Next weekend

We are getting our floors AND our counters this week! Too much excitement. There will be a grand reveal of the almost finished kitchen next weekend.

In the last week our cabinets got hardware (brushed satin pulls), the trim/molding was put up around the doors and windows and all the cabinets we have are installed. (One had to be sent back and a replacement has been ordered.)

More Kitchen & Nursery Updates

Sorry for the bad lighting -- but you can see most of the high cabinets, the vent for the range and the bottom cabinet doors are up on this wall.

The molding is up and doors are on for this side!


The bathroom - the mirror still needs to go on the wall cabinet (duh) and the bottom cabinet door isn't in yet either...



And the glider was delivered for the nursery - it is so comfy!

Couldn’t ask for a better place to work!

My office threw me a shower today and besides being very generous, they showed remarkable thought and creativity.

In addition to the assortment of outfits, books, toys and other such things they got me an adorable cake of my favorite flavors from where our wedding cake came . A few months ago I had a discussion about local bakeries and wedding cakes with a coworker who remembered. Luckily she ordered plenty and my office is health conscious so Steve and I will be eating it all weekend!

One of my other coworkers is extremely creative. She actually appeared on an HGTV show called “crafters across America” showing off greeting cards she makes. She made me the tee-shirt below.

For those that don’t immediately get it, check out or corporate logo below!

Appliances and Cabinets!

Really and truly it is starting to come together!

~All the cabinets (save one high cabinet) are up on the interior wall and the fridge is here (though clearly not pushed in all the way.
~ All the bottom cabinets are in on the exterior wall - and the slide in range is in place.