I Think We Should Name Our Place 'Zeno's Cottage'

We did get some finish work done on the house over the weekend...and Monday night, too.

• R's room has baseboard trim!
  
• Upstairs Common Room has baseboard trim!
  
• Upstairs Landing has baseboard trim!
  
• Front door is done! Two coats of clearcoat on the outside and a fresh coat of white paint on the inside. C made it look fabulous!
  
• C ran a bead of caulking all around the edges of the crown molding in the living room and dining room. In some ways, we're down to this: C is caulking seams that I can't see and didn't notice. Many of the items on our to-do list are this level of work.
  
• On Monday, C painted upstairs baseboard details, making the room just sing. When she's down to using a 3/8" brush to paint details and nooks/crannies, that's a sure sign of wrap-up work.
  
• Landscaper guys got the drainage pipes in place on Saturday morning. Looks like we're all ready for pavers and water feature creation.
  
• Bought the patio set and grill; ready for assembly.

I'm reminded of Zeno's Paradox. You know,  that old Greek philosophical dilemma? The one where, each time you move toward your destination, you're only allowed to go half-way? Yeah, that one. The house sometimes feels a little like that. There's still stuff do do. BUT... we're so close to the end, the things on the list are relatively minor, and don't impact our daily living any longer (well, except for the in-progress backard. THAT impacts us a bit right now). I don't think Zeno was thinking about the trip from your porch to the coffee shop when he framed his paradox; instead, I think he was finishing up a full-blown house rehab. It makes MUCH more sense when you look at it that way!