Lacey Lou , Esme Grace and Reuben Bruce

We were wondering where you were.  I was hoping you weren't ill!

Oh, well done!  I would love to do that at our house, but i know I am not up to it any more.  Sad to say that at only 49, but true.  Various joints are giving out.

can we see some pics of the new, splendid floor?

Cato and Tara are very impressed that Donte and Lacey are able to supervise such big works.   

That laying flooring it a tough job, not looking forward to our upstairs flooring soon...see when we did the down stairs all the hubby's " junk" got stored in the bedroom and it's to the ceiling  and it's all got to go somewhere else....and our two will not be as good as Donte and Lacey that's a fact,......Oh the joys of DIY! Rather have a root canal 

Soooo where's our pictures Aye? 

I know what you mean. I could definatly notice the difference from laying the flooring this weekend compared to 16 years ago when we laid laminate down. Although we didn't lay it in the kitchen last time. My poor ankle is playing up now... 

Yes, I'll take some pictures ?

Ooh new flooring yes! So glad Donte and Lacey got to enjoy watching that and how good were they!! I'm afraid Missy would have to have her nose right in it supervising!   can't wait to see the pics! 

New flooring and DIY good for you!!!   A lot of work but now you can sit on your new sofa's and enjoy the new floor.  Donte and Lacey you were the perfect paws for behaving so well while Mum and Dad worked.

Shorty and Sophie say:

Donte and Lacey....you were sooooo good and helpful in your own way.  Supervising from up above is tedious but you can see better up there and gently offer criticism.

Our Mom doesn't feel we can do that......what!  who doesn't want to be licked, followed, have us draped over your back as you work?  

Mom and Dad seem to think there is a bitty leak in the upstairs bathroom.....big deal!  There isn't a pond there .....yet!  So they want to have the bathtub taken out and a stall shower put in.  A new floor and some hardware.  The contractor guy, Omar, said he LOVES dogs and that the job would take 10 days to 2 weeks.

For some reason Mom thinks that would be a "nightmare" (her words) - having workmen coming in at 8 AM, trudging up and down the stairs - in and outside.  Leaving doors open - going in and out to cut tile.

My Mom and Dad said they would flee the state - go to Oregon and let Omar and his gang have their way with the upstairs bathroom......so that's what we're going to do.  They won't even have a chance to see how good (not!) we could be.

We wish we could just stay home but more than that.......our Mama wishes she had a handy guy for "head of the household" but after 52 years she "picks her battles".