OK, we have already mentioned that we have thrown the original schedule OUT the bus window! While speed is not our forte, we (and by "we" I mostly mean my husband!) are making progress and learning a TON! And, clearly, so are the kids.
He ended up ripping out the entire rubber flooring, which we weren't going to do to allow for extra padding and insulation, but are now glad we did.
Next, JR - with the assistance of others here and there - worked on floor insulation, frame and sub-flooring. Sadly, my input lately is minimal with the littlest working on night weening and being rather clingy during the day. However, this has also given JR some brain space to make decisions and choices without too much distracting outside input.
I try and make it a point when I step on the bus to involve whomever is nearby - even with the smallest task. We have had many a visitor stop by. Some to get an eyeball on the situation and chat, some to lend a hand. Unfortunately, the kids all love to flip the switches...which leaves the battery requiring a jump if not caught in time!
I think my favorite is watching my husband really blossom with his creativity and exploration. Not that he is not a creative guy generally, but he isn't often given a carte blanche. Not with something like this. And while he does reach out for help and advice occasionally, there is also something nice about allowing yourself to make a decision and then learn from the results. This is not just a project for him, it is a journey into himself.
In any case, we look forward to more people dropping by just to take a look over the next little while. We have some MAJOR guest stars planned, so stay tuned for more pics!!! Possible future blog topics: why men feel badly if they aren't born a carpenter/handy, balancing the importance of asking for help and creating a team with the benefits of independent learning, travel as a life and not a lifestyle, how to avoid fast food on the road, arial gymnastics in a moving vehicle, making due with what is available, the aerodynamics of a roof-top pool, speeding up in life in order to slow down, how to hide a 40-foot vehicle in the woods, and something with a goat. As always, we welcome baby chasers, advice, building materials/left-overs and keep an ear to the ground for a chance to paint this 'ol girl with us!!! Til then!
