Renovation.... 101

This past week has been tough, physically and mentally.

I learned my AP class has been taken from me and I through myself into renovating the half bath. I know it doesn't sound like a lot, but the carpet that was in there was pulled out, some hardi-backer was put down, and then tile went on top of that. Next thing to happen was the electrical plug was replaced and the light fixture updated. The one we had in there was the builder grade dressing room in your face type. Very annoying. Today a new paint job is happening. We would like to replace the mirror if possible and and some point the vanity itself.

The other thing going on is the pool. Trying to get the pool chemically set to allow the kids to jump in. It has been VERY hot here and having the pool up and running would be really good for them.

We are going to put in new mailbox this weekend as well. Someone has been messing with our mailbox and we are going to stop that problem now.

Mentally - hmmm lets see. The AP class thing was a blow. However, I will get over at some point.
L turning 18 has been tough. She and I have been ramming our heads together this summer. She is preparing to go into the Corps of Cadets, yet she isn't preparing. She has lagged on doing what needs to be done. That is everything from starting to run to checking on how to get access for her grandfather to help pay her tuition bill. I have, well had, been trying to push her along. Back in June K said stop. So I did. Then in July, L freaks out on us that no one cares, no one has helped, yada yada yada. K explains that she complained I bitched at her so much that she had me stop. L says what did you do that for? Catch 22. That's what it is. So I start pushing her along some more.

About 3 days ago she gets irked again. So I stop altogether. I have had enough. Enough of the disrespect. enough of the bitching, enough of the door slams, so I stopped talking to her. Done - finito, finished. I don't want the constant bickering in the house. I want the house to be peaceful again. I miss that.