It’s been a little over two months since the last update. This update wasn’t supposed to happen until they poured the foundation because, let’s face it, it’s not really a building project until the foundation goes in, right? We still have no foundation, but here’s an update anyway.

We’re in the middle of a beautiful spell of weather and we were so hopeful concrete trucks would work their magic this week, but a meeting with our builder burst that little bubble. It seems we’re not the only project in the world (gasp!) and the projects in line ahead of us have dealt with the same nasty weather so everyone is behind.

It feels a bit like standing at a deli counter, looking up at a sign that says Now Serving #76, then looking down at the #149 ticket in your hand. I’m not typically a negative person, but I fully expect to be in the middle of a six-week-long ice storm by the time they call our number.

All is not lost, though. Here’s what has happened in the last couple of months:

We ordered windows while they were on sale. The sale allowed us to upgrade the energy efficiency of the glass while staying below budget (win/win!). Unfortunately, the manufacturer wouldn’t hold them indefinitely – the exact amount of time this project will take – so they’re living in a storage unit near the construction site.

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