Am I really going to school tomorrow?

Tomorrow is the first day of paid time for me in the school.  We'll have some meetings and take time to finish our bulletin boards and special things to make each child know she is important. 

The one kink in this scheme is that for some odd reason, I've had the insatiable desire for the past three weeks to turn our house upside down.

It all started with this painting we bought in Ethiopia.  We wanted to feature it on a wall with a complementing color.  That led us around the living room, dining room, and kitchen which, now that we looked at them, needed a new coat of paint too. 

First we emptied half the upstairs for painting and did the job.  Next we shopped for tiles for the entrance (which has waited 12 years to get finished).  When we found the tiles at a bargain price at Parkside Lumber, we also saw some incredible hardwood that would make a great replacement for the graying carpet we've trod for those same 12 years.  Brought that home too. 

Today Dad and I test fit and cut all the tiles:

The million dollar tile.  Ever tried cutting one like this?

Every tile in place.  Now to be removed and...

heating wire fastened down. 

 I'm glad for my handy dad.  I would have no idea where to start with the wiring and lots of other stuff.  He can do most anything, and he's bigger than your dad, anyway.  So there.  Thanks, dad!

After this we put down a layer of mortar and hid our nice work.  In a couple of days we'll install the tiles.  At least I would if it weren't for the snag in the plans.  Employment.