Dallas!

Over the course of about 4 days, I thought I might like to go on a trip and then flew to Dallas with the kids.  Nick and I decided that getting the three of us out of the house was the only way to finish up the final projects that the house needs in order to be listed with a realtor.  He has already buttoned up a little project in the kitchen, installed a counter and sink in the laundry room, put up a backspash in the family bathroom, and put shelves in my linen closet!  I am ecstatic.  Who knew that shelves could be sooo exciting?  Thanks, Paul, for the help!

Nick is taking several days off to get this all done.  As added incentive, we decided I would get one-way tickets.  I am just waiting for the signal to come back home.  Nick says that this really does give him extra motivation.  It's not easy to live in a big house by yourself.