New rules:

I'm not sure our contractor will be that abiding, but we can try to impose some order.

(Re: repairs on chezmayhem) Hopefully it will be a little less complicated when you’re living onsite?

Timelies all!

So Mr. S dumped his afternoon meds down the drain yesterday. He had taken his med for the day, and the nanny wasn't watching when he decided to do this. (He claims they fell. Sorry, I can buy one pill falling down the drain, but not 5.)

Luckily he had a new prescription on file at our pharmacy, and I got it filled and picked it up after work. Sigh...

Oh, as usual, dear. He does keep you on your toes. At least you're never bored?

The threat of several weeks of rest & recovery was finally the kick in the pants I needed to quit talking about it and finally make a move.

This is a good time to make your place (or parts of it) comfy and cozy!

Epic - going for the soft and comfy resting spots is important. I once recouperated on a really firm futon mattress and what was fine for sleeping on when healthy was not fine for resting on for days at a time. Also, with abdominal surgery, I recommend loose, pull-on pants that don't have zippers in tender places.

Regarding construction scheduling, sometimes last minute changes are necessary - outdoor construction can't be done in windy or wet weather. Supply issues are a problem, and you need to get the electrical work done before the drywall, etc.

Also, most builders try to start as early as possible, especially when it's hot.

My recommendation is to emphasize the importance of communication. Your contractor needs to let you know the day before he plans to work and again that morning by (time to be negotiated) if he's going to be late or has to change his plans. If he's used to doing renovations in empty houses where he doesn't have to worry about the residents, it may take him a while to get in the habit.

Good luck!

Also, with abdominal surgery, I recommend loose, pull-on pants that don't have zippers in tender places.

Or, if it's warm enough, t-shirt dresses/tunics. Or! A Mrs. Roper caftan!

Also, with abdominal surgery, I recommend loose, pull-on pants that don't have zippers in tender places.

Yes! Already doing a mental inventory of loungy pants that don't press on the belly area AT ALL.

Or, if it's warm enough, t-shirt dresses/tunics. Or! A Mrs. Roper caftan!

Here is where I differ from you (and msbelle, I believe). I find that tunic-y, caftan-y things tend to ride up too much when I move. So while they provide the lack of pressure on the belly, the hemline that is nowhere near knees/ankles/whichever intended length is an annoyance.

Loungy pants FTW!

My experience with contractors and other home repair type folks is that most of them will agree to whatever you ask, and then proceed to do whatever it is they normally do anyway. It's beyond frustrating.