S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y NIGHT!

Well, I finished Breaking Dawn on Saturday ("Eh." is really the only opinion I can give at this point). Aaron and the kids were nappin' and I found myself with some free time on my hands. The thought entered my mind that there's really no better time than now to get started on bathroom remodel #2.

Sometimes I forget how quickly demolition goes in comparison to installation. Aaron made regular visits to offer muscular assistance, and offer me beverages. What a guy. He kept kids entertained when they woke up. Gave Q a breathing treatment, dinner and put her to bed without interrupting the demolition chaos. After awhile I really think was just scared to open the bathroom door anymore. I don't blame him. I was like a mad woman in there...

The crowbar was a pryin'
The hammer was a poundin'
The trowel was a scrapin'
and I was a singin'

In just a few hours, I scraped the popcorn ceiling, unwired and removed the nasty 1970's radiant heat unit, I chiseled out all the original "gold freckled" tile, went through 2 killers albums, and tore down the drywall to expose the plumbing. AND cleaned up all the mess... Which consequently means that today....

My back is a achin'
My knuckles are a bleedin'
My shoulders are a hurtin'
Old Lady who haunts my house is a cryin'
but I am a SMILIN'!!!!

I am just SO excited to have this project under way. Tomorrow I plan to make a few cuts, frame in the new shower wall (yes, SHOWER...won't that be nice so my guests don't have to bathe like 3 year olds?) get one more plumbing bid, pick out new hardware, hang tar paper and screw on the cement board. As soon as Joe Plumber gets my shower plumbed in, I can start Tile-Mania II. Shelly are you still my VT? How do you feel about free manual labor?

I tried to find an online image to provide some visual interest to this post. Unfortunately, my Google search for a hot pink crowbar was unsuccessful....unless you are seeking VERY filthy literature. What a sick world we live in.

A special thanks to Kasey for lending me tools (Rambo nail gun) and for taking Reese home for a sleepover at her house. As always you went above and beyond the calling of a friend and should wear the "super-hero" title with pride.

Pictures and witty commentary to come...