Choices, choices...

I think we are almost ready to begin.  As I said it is quite a process before any work actually starts.  Once we picked our contractor, we had to pick all the items in the kitchen and bathroom.  This involved separate trips to the kitchen cabinet place to pick out cabinets and counter tops, to the bathroom store for a vanity, sink, toilet, tub and tub surround, bathroom faucets, etc, etc,  Then there is paint colors, appliances, lighting, backsplash to pick out at the tile store, and flooring to choose.  Choosing items has taken many weeks.  It is not easy to do with two little boys.  They are not interested in sitting still and waiting while we discuss tile or flooring choices.  Luckily Len and I generally like the same thing, or at least have a similar idea, so we don't go back and forth too much.   This weekend was our last stop we think.  And that was for backsplash tiles.  The tile store we went to was very nice. It had a great show room, with lots and lots of beautiful tile.  Luckily we weren't looking for anything fancy and had a clear idea when we went in.  We managed to be in and out in just over 30 minutes.    We need to finalize the tile, but we've made our choices.
This process is difficult.  And if you and your spouse don't agree or have different ideas, it can be even more challenging.  Len and I are very that we have similar taste.  It has made,and will continue to make this process a bit easier.