The dust has settled...

literally, and our floors are finished. It was one VERY long week. I couldn't even begin to include all the details (nor would I want to). But let's just say, while I am sure it was not the worst contracting nightmare, it was definitely stereotypical. Thankfully it is over, and they are beautiful. Many thanks to our families who offered manpower, baby-sitting, and a place to rest. I could not imagine what it would have been like without them. I am so very much loving the new floors. I didn't realize how much the carpet (which was really bad when we moved in, and even worse after a few months with Max and a mudhole for a backyard) was dragging the place down. It is like a whole new house. I will have pictures soon.