We’ve already put in quite a bit of work to get ready for the kitchen construction to start. First we had to make sure we had the money. We had to work with the kitchen designer to come up with a plan we loved. We had to interview contractors to find one we felt comfortable with and confident in. We’ve had to look at appliances, countertop materials, lighting, tiles, hardware, cabinet styles and paint colors. And I’m sure I’m leaving something out of that list!
Now it’s almost time for the demolition to start and we realize we have to pack up everything in the kitchen and find somewhere to store it all while the remodel is going on. Okay….. But before we do that, we have to decide what to leave out for the temporary kitchen we are setting up in the basement. I’m starting to panic because with me having surgery Christmas week, I’m not strong enough to do this all myself. And who comes to the rescue, my Thursday knit group! You’ve seen them on this blog many times over the years. They all offered to make a day of it and just get it done.
The kitchen was an absolute mess. We had two packing stations set up, lots of packing paper and what I thought was enough boxes.
We packed twenty boxes in about an hour and a half and had to stop because we ran out of paper and boxes. We got all the dishes, glasses, pots, pyrex, baking stuff and those miscellaneous weird items we all have. I definitely found my item for next years white elephant exchange!
There was much laughter and joking along with the hard work. So afterwards we sat down to a lovely lunch and then birthday cake for Elaine. Rick and I thank you angels from the bottom of our hearts. There is nothing as wonderful as good friends.
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I hope Rick was surprised to see what we accomplished. Great pic of Elaine