great... so everyone can make it.

we've had quite a few issues up in the air. Whether or not the contractors would come and start the project this week. Whether or not my brother is coming into to town and if he is, where they are staying. But guess what? Everyone. EVERYONE. Is. Coming. Tomorrow, the crew will demo half of the first floor - the kitchen, Nora's dressing room (old sewing room), the laundry area, part of the current dining area, and NOT the bathroom, but the bathroom is located in the demo area. After doing that, I have to get the drywall contractors in along with an electrician before they lay a new floor in the entire first floor and then start to build a kitchen for us (in a Nora's old dressing room). Also, my brother and his family are indeed coming. Friday night. Staying for a WEEK. At Casa de Mays. With my one year old nephew. Oh. And I can't take more vacation time, because we're going on vacaton the second week of August.

One thing at a time. We must pack up most of our home tonight. We must move the refrigerator, microwave, and basics to our tiny living room.

It will all be worth it.