Well, we found the perfect house! It didn't need any work, not even paint! Perfect for us, especially considering that I was 7 months pregnant when we moved in. The only work the house needed wouldn't be for a long time, or so I thought!
The basement/garage has a large area in the back that was built with the intention to one day finish it off in some manner. There is all the plumbing for a full bath, french doors to the back yard, and even a fireplace! Our intention when we bought this house was to finish it into a family room/office in five years or so, no hurry. We don't really need more room until we have another baby.Well, here we are, less than four months in and the guys are in full swing on the remodel to turn our basement into an in law studio. Deniz' younger brother, Nuri's Fiancee, Becca just got a job in San Francisco and needs a place to stay until the wedding in September. She was out looking for apartments but we all decided that it would be better to finish the basement so she would have a place to live until she and Nuri are able to buy a house (we all know how long THAT can take!).
So now, Eli is just two months old and he is experiencing his first remodel! He seems to be handling it very well although, he is missing out on a lot of daddy time since Deniz is busy all day and basically falls over with exaustion by the time he is done every night.
I know it will all be worth it in the end, Becca will have a nice place to stay (and probably Nuri too
once they're married) and, once they find a house, we'll have a nice family room as well. Plus, we are getting a nice break from the chaos this week when we visit my parents in Hawaii for 10 days! Should be fun, maybe Eli will learn to surf (too soon?)!
