You know your kids have grown up with construction when they are typically quite reserved, but greet the construction workers like long lost relatives. At least someone is happy to see them. Don’t get me wrong: I enjoy the planning that goes into home projects and I love the finished product. But, the actual period of construction (any transitional, disruptive period for that matter) kind of stresses me out. I can be a pretty high-anxiety person. The world can be a jungle for me sometimes. My home is my sanctuary. And when it is invaded by others for long periods of time, I sometimes feel that I have no sanctuary. I have to deal with the mess. And the noise. And my car perpetually getting blocked in. And HAVING TO WEAR A BRA ALL DAY LONG.
When we met with our contractor to discuss this phase of renovations, I concluded the meeting by enthusiastically saying, “I’m really excited about this!” To which he, experienced contractor and father of seven replied, “You say that now, but this is like having another baby. At first you’re really excited, but then when it comes you’re tired and annoyed.” He is a smart man. However, like having a baby, even though I am tired and displaced, I am still pretty excited. This is my passion. Planning, designing, and overseeing the completion of a home project is fun and fulfilling, despite the stress. Kind of like parenting…
4 comments:
Hah! I'm glad someone else has a strong aversion to wearing a bra unless socially required. Basically my idea of perfect style is any outfit not requiring a bra and permitting yoga pants.
And I would be a stressed out wreck if people were in and out of my house all the time. I become a total crazy person when we have even minor house projects going on around here.
I love the baby/construction analogy. Very accurate!
Can I give an Amen to the bra comment?? ;)
Since we all feel this way about bras, maybe we should just start burning them again...
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