Planning and Process

Until we have exciting news about the little fishes, we thought we'd share some home renovation beginnings. 

I took another load to the House the other day and finally saw it in the day time! What an adventure... I found a headless sculpture in the backyard, Koi in a pond, a secret laundry shoot, and two jumping spiders. 

While the locks are being replaced and the smoke detectors changed, we created the following list of things to consider before we jump into these house projects:

1. Who knows what we might run into that will set us back? So, decision: We will be flexible and get expectations out in the open! We will detail what everyone expects and keep that practice going. No reason to include personal fights over already complicated work! 

2. That decided, we are prioritizing our lists ... to save our mental sanity over the next few months or years of exciting changes. 

3. First, we're thinking about practicality in relation to the renovation work. What should come first? Work on the bathrooms before redoing an unfinished basement since the pipes are all exposed. Run electricity to the shed before relandscaping a backyard...

4. Which items will bring us more sanity? Be practical before getting fancy.

5. Also, this can be fun! We will not get overwhelmed! Just one thing at a time.

I created a document for Cousin and Husband listing out all of the spaces and the possible changes, both their wants and my suggestions. They are working on prioritizing that list. Eventually we will put together a draft of what they hope/expect to be completed when they get home. Phew! 

Now for coordinating our first art event...