What's the rush?

We had a goal of getting into the house by March 15th. In my head, I'd always optimistically planned on March 1st, but we had set March 15th as a fluid goal. Not so much. While I can list all we have left to do (an impossible task up until recently), there is no way we are getting in there by March. Or April. May is more realistic, but I'd now like to set our goal to around June, so to avoid any possibility of disappointment.

Things finished since last update:

• Plumbing rough-in
  
• Passed plumbing inspection
  
• Passed electrical inspection
  
• Alarm wires have been run
  
• Windows are back from the planing mill
  
• Most of the windows have been primed
  
• More woodwork has been stripped
  
• Sent away clawfoot tub to be refinished

Things still left to do (before move-in):

• Design and have Messing build front doors
  
• Repair window sills
  
• Finish stripping woodwork
  
• Put windows in
  
• Insulate
  
• Drywall
  
• Finish electrical (set fixtures)
  
• Finish plumbing (set fixtures)
  
• Refinish cabinets from Habitat, for the kitchen
  
• Buy/make countertops for kitchen
  
• Buy/make countertops for bathroom
  
• Install cabinets
  
• Tile bathroom
  
• Tile kitchen depending on how much money we have left in the loan
  
• Buy and install appliances
  
• Paint
  
• Refinish floors

Things to do after move-in:

• A lot

Side note: I'm not a big drinker, but my new favorite wine is Riff Pinot Grigio. Had it at Kitchen K, loved it, bought a bottle from City Grocers.

Side note number two: I love my City Grocers! I love the fact that there are no giant carts, the people are always so nice and friendly, it's local, it's downtown (close to us), and it's full of foods that I love! I can get Companion bread, Kaldi's coffee, City Grocer's organic free-trade coffee, great wines, and the best yogurt of all-time... Brown Cow Cream on Top Rasberry-White Chocolate. Try it, you'll love it!

Side note number three: My goal by Spring is to ride my bike to work. I want to get comfortable riding in traffic, and need to educate myself a bit more, but that's my goal. Here's to hoping.