Today, we added some more drywall along the North window. But Liz also made a pretty custom piece, to fit the gap that we left. A shame gap, if you will.
Happy to report, it fit quite well. At least, well enough – since this whole thing is going to get covered in another 1/4″ layer of drywall.
Now let’s never speak of this again.
It always goes like this: it’s hard for us to work on the house. At the end of a work day, we’re both tired from our jobs… and the last thing we want to do is suit up for a few hours. On the weekends, all we want to do is lounge and relax, and it’s difficult to suit up and spend the day getting dirty.
But once we do – we get into a good rhythm. We get energized, and we get some momentum. And it makes suiting up the next time just a little easier.
With that other piece installed, we tried to shake off the ugliness of it. And Liz focused on yet another custom cut, to go near the top.
Daisy has… not been doing well, lately. She continues to struggle moving around, and the back half of her legs are losing strength. Unfortunately, a side effect of this is that she has difficulty going to the bathroom, and isn’t really able to relieve herself properly.
And in a remarkable Goofus and Gallant moment, we spotted this guy nearby. Sculpted, formed, almost an art installation.
You can almost hear him asking: “Why am I here? Why am I out here in the cold?”
You said it, buddy. You said it.
I wasn’t able to work on the house tonight. But Liz was undeterred, suited up, and started doing demo near the fireplace.
Liz, holding up one of the boards while I went running to get some screws.
For a late Christmas get-together, Liz and I headed over to Merrillville, for a lovely evening/dinner at Katie and Tim’s house.
Group photo! Another masterclass in how to balance a phone precariously, for 10 seconds.
Closer to midnight. We opted to stay in, instead of going out to midnight service at St. John’s. I miss the ritual and tradition of it (and the singing), but welcomed time with my family… just hanging out.
My parents had brought over some champagne a day or two ago, which may have been for mimosas. But we ended up opening the bottle tonight. My dad wanted a toast, and wanted a family photo… so with a slight bit of balancing on the fireplace mantle, he got his Christmas wish.
Another lazy day today, not much to show. Putzed around the house and mostly relaxed. I’m sure there was a lot of TV watching. Perhaps a nap or two.
We did have one big family activity, but it took place much later in the day. We had a late evening (7PM) escape room booked, at Escape Room USA.
It was cold out, but we all braved the temps to seek out mulled wine and raclettes.
Liz, looking out for hardware pieces that match what we have in our house. She’s been on the hunt for literally years now.
Daisy has been struggling a bit more, lately. She still can get around, but her leg isn’t as strong anymore… and she sometimes spins in circles. And sometimes has difficulty getting herself upright.
Seriously contemplating the price tag.