Nesting
The Verona I had this afternoon is keeping me awake so I decided to make a very overdue post.
My wife and I are expecting! When she told me the news, which was several months ago, I became quite emotional. It wasn't a surprise because we were trying, but the realization that I was going to be a father set in immediately. It wasn't fear, but an excitement and a sense of responsibility that had no comparison.
Each day, especially lately, since we now have the baby's ultrasound photos on the fridge, I act with more purpose than I have in quite a while. It's an awesome feeling! Granted, there was some time initially, after the initial news had set in, where I felt overwhelmed, only because my wife appeared to be so prepared and I felt eons behind.
After reading two books, one being the baby owner's manual, which is a great read, and a visit to look at nursery furniture, I'm feeling more prepared each day.
Regarding the title of the post, we decided when we moved in, that we would want to completely renovate the den (which is a room between the garage and the kitchen) when we had a chance. The chance arrived, and I've been working on it since Labor Day.
I removed all of the old paneling, and have started to remove and isolate the circuits between the rest of the house, the den, and the garage. The end result will be to have each of the spaces be on separate circuits.
Additionally, I'll be foaming the joints between all the studs, the ceiling, and the exterior walls. Once that's done, insulation will be added as there were only pieces of aluminum foil between the paneling and the exterior walls.
The end result is to have a cozy family room where we can spend time together.
I never realized where my dad would get the strength and the perseverance to work on tasks that he had never done before; I do now.
Being a father (or at least knowing you're going to be one), gives you this energy that can't be explained. It's a combination of strength, courage, calmness, and inherent wisdom that helps you overcome obstacles that you knew you wouldn't be able to before.
I'll continue to post more, especially regarding the progress of the room, and soon after completing it, the arrival of our first child.
My wife and I are expecting! When she told me the news, which was several months ago, I became quite emotional. It wasn't a surprise because we were trying, but the realization that I was going to be a father set in immediately. It wasn't fear, but an excitement and a sense of responsibility that had no comparison.
Each day, especially lately, since we now have the baby's ultrasound photos on the fridge, I act with more purpose than I have in quite a while. It's an awesome feeling! Granted, there was some time initially, after the initial news had set in, where I felt overwhelmed, only because my wife appeared to be so prepared and I felt eons behind.
After reading two books, one being the baby owner's manual, which is a great read, and a visit to look at nursery furniture, I'm feeling more prepared each day.
Regarding the title of the post, we decided when we moved in, that we would want to completely renovate the den (which is a room between the garage and the kitchen) when we had a chance. The chance arrived, and I've been working on it since Labor Day.
I removed all of the old paneling, and have started to remove and isolate the circuits between the rest of the house, the den, and the garage. The end result will be to have each of the spaces be on separate circuits.
Additionally, I'll be foaming the joints between all the studs, the ceiling, and the exterior walls. Once that's done, insulation will be added as there were only pieces of aluminum foil between the paneling and the exterior walls.
The end result is to have a cozy family room where we can spend time together.
I never realized where my dad would get the strength and the perseverance to work on tasks that he had never done before; I do now.
Being a father (or at least knowing you're going to be one), gives you this energy that can't be explained. It's a combination of strength, courage, calmness, and inherent wisdom that helps you overcome obstacles that you knew you wouldn't be able to before.
I'll continue to post more, especially regarding the progress of the room, and soon after completing it, the arrival of our first child.