Each day we are moving one step closer to summer and one step closer to finishing the quad. As it turns out, we had to rip out all sheetrock in the bathrooms, most of which was originally thought to be greenboard. So that hasn't necessarily set us back, but it means the rest of this week is being spent replacing that sheetrock and getting all of that area ready for paint. We have a small team coming in soon (although I am not exactly sure of all the details) who will likely rehang all of the cupboards and woodwork and install countertops. Because this team has construction skills, we'll forego painting until after those things are done.

The good part of much of this is that my brother, Andrew, will arrive on the 19th and will likely be able to help that team with much of the reinstallation and it is my goal to at least be able to move my things back into my apartment before we head to Iowa on May 28 for John's graduation. The last thing I want is to come back to a move, although it is still a possibility.

The plan is for John to come back with me after graduation for a few days before he starts work. But as of now he hasn't found summer work. If he does find a job that doesn't allow for him to come, my dad will likely be the one to make the trip. Either way, I'll have some help settling back in once I return home.