The one where I did some real work

Pat explained to me tonight that any help I give him, whether it's cleaning, mudding, watching the kids, etc is real work that he really appreciates. I, however, have been feeling a little left out of the renovation process. 
After I put yet another layer of mud on the kitchen (Hopefully the last! 🤞) I asked him for a job to do. 
You guys, he let me tear out a whole wall!
I did that!
I learned how to use an oscillating tool!
I was popping nails out of the studs like a pro!
I feel so strong!
But also really weak. My arms are like jello right now. Hammers are heavy!
Pat joked that most people renovate by putting up new blinds and maybe windows. We do everything the hard way and tear out walls and install our own HVAC system.
Out with the old, in with the new!

Pat worked on getting some framing and ducting installed in the master bedroom. 
We have this material much left... 🤪
Claire helped by standing in the window and by being really cute. A+ job babe.


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