One of my favorite Amelia sayings is when we are running errands or doing things around the house and she'll exclaim ("It's a busy day") It's so cute everytime she says it, though I do wonder how she picked up on this concept of busy days at her age! :) These last weeks have been no exception so I'll try to give a quick recap.
Amelia has been wearing underwear during the day (including naps) and now at daycare for about 2 weeks!! We have had no accidents and while I still remind her frequently to go she often initiates too. We are so proud of her.
Amelia and Samuel got their very own visit to the ER this last Thursday night. We host a Q-group bible study at our house and let the kids play and be around. They were back in Samuel's room and had been quiet for awhile (always a sign of trouble). I found Amelia with a infant child proof bottle of Tylenol opened and emptied. She had used a child's chair to get it off the dresser. It was half full and she claims only she drank it but I brought them both in anyways. After 4 hours in the ER we were cleared to go home. We basically had to wait 4 hours from the time of the incident to draw their Tylenol blood levels and then if not toxic they could go. Samuel's was not measureable (he hadn't had any) and Amelia's registered at 46 (toxic is 150). Both David and I are kicking ourselves for this and are now learning again how vigilant you have to be at all times and at all places. Thanks to family and friends who were thinking of us through this time!!
Work on the basement progresses mostly on schedule and at a furious pace. I ended up being home the first day of demo with Samuel who had a small cold and was fussy. It's nice to see so much getting done and I know our contractor wants to get it done by Christmas. We still sometimes are in awe that we are doing this project. We had not planned on this for several years, and yet after thinking about it we are so glad we did... we spend a lot of time down there and to have it be more cozy and inviting will be great! For any of you that have done home improvement you know what a mess it can be, and for those of you that know me you know how I don't handle mess and being in control. I'm so grateful for our contractor Kent is so organized, plans well, keeps us informed, and is mindful of our goals, budget, and family. He is the same one that did our bathroom, and his work ethic, plans are the same if not better with this project. It has made both David and I feel as if we made the right decision.
Before Demo started... we pulled out the carpet to find tile. Notice the window, stair wall, etc.
Also pre-demo... a look at the fireplace, stairs, into the back room
After a week of work... new framing/insulation done, fireplace spot roughed in, window blocked off, other misc prepped for drywall.
Stairway changed to code, wall added to close off laundry room, and ceiling ready for recessed lighting.
I had thought I might not show you any pictures till after we were all done, but I thought I couldn't do that. I promise not to bore you with daily updates of the construction though.
This weeks plan include installing fireplace, putting in heat vents, lighting, electrical, and a pre-inspection. Drywall, bookcases, and stone work to come after Thanksgiving!
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