4 months and counting...

Today officially marks the 4 month mark that Dave and I have been waiting for a referral. At times, the days and weeks seem to fly by. Other times, like now, it's dragging. I emailed our agency earlier this week to get an update and found out we had finally moved up a spot to #7 on the wait list. We had not moved in over a month. I was so tired of being #8. Any movement is good movement, but there is something fun and exciting about the countdown and the anticipation of movement. I like changing places on the list. It means progress. Dave is perfectly content biding his time and, at least it seems to me, just being patient. I have no idea how he does it. It's beyond my capabilities.


While we wait, we have been doing some much needed upgrades to the house. It seems like we're always working on the house, and we are. This month, we're getting a new roof put on, new trim painting, new stain and new garage doors. Working on the house and organizing the contractors is an experience! It takes so much time and I know now why people seem to take a full year off from their jobs when they are building a house. There are always decisions to be made, colors to choose, bills to pay, etc. It's a lot of work! But, I love it-I know want to build a spec house. I know, I know-I'm dreaming. But, what's life about without dreams?

Dave has completely been going outside of his comfort zone with working on the house. I am so proud of him. Dave's brother, Mike, came up for "work weekend" last weekend and helped Dave build a new deck for around the hot tub. We are so thankful!