1. The whole process has helped Jeremy and I to work better together. It has also given me an even greater respect for my husband's work ethic and abilities. I am so impressed every day with his perseverance and work ethic. It's not an easy task to work 40-60 hours a week and then come home and work on a kitchen remodel, yet he does it month after month. Even more surprisingly, he rarely complains.
2. Patience was never my best virtue. I have become so much more patient, which is a quality that I have always really wanted to work on. The kitchen remodel has given me a perfect opportunity to work on this quality in myself. I can now honestly say that I am a much more patient person and I'm proud of that.
3. It's summer and the weather is beautiful and perfect for grilling and eating outside. We've been doing a lot of both. Food tastes so delicious on the grill and I've become a much better grill cook! I never had much confidence in my grilling ability before and now I am starting to develop that confidence.
4. I have learned so much from this project.
5. After we are done with the kitchen, all of the other things that we want to fix up around the house seem simple.
6. The finished project is going to be so beautiful and we will appreciate it so much more having done it ourselves.
And, now, the latest pictures!
upper cabbies installed
upper cabinets, full view
pantry cabinets
It's coming along!
It's coming along!
