Things seem to be going pretty well at the house. Nathan was there helping Dad for a couple days, which energized Dad and helped get a lot of the deconstruction done. It sounds like the plumbing for the toilet is just about complete, too, which I’m thrilled about. Apparently most of the tearing down phase is done, so Dad can get going on putting it back together.
I don’t know if everyone heard about the water line breaking, but that is supposed to get fixed tomorrow. I discouraged Dad from doing all the digging himself before pricing out what it would cost to have someone else do it. Turns out it might be as little as $450 for the digging and the plumbing, which I can definitely live with, if it means my husband stays in one piece and able to do the rest of the necessary work. I was really worried about him straining his back or hip or knee or something that would make him unable to work! Once that is repaired, he can turn the water back on and check his plumbing for the toilet, and get that hooked up. Then on to the bathtub, which is already in place and just needs the plumbing and better fixtures (ones that won’t break if you happen to put your foot up on it to shave!)
So, I’m encouraged by the progress! I am halfway through the time alone. Two weeks down and two more to go. But these last two have the Roselawn concert, my students’ recital, solo/ensemble, and the college concert, so it will go fast!
Plus Erica and the kids come for a visit day after tomorrow!!
Nathan took a few photos of the progress. He had a great time working with his dad. We were happy to send him to help work 🙂