Here comes the BACKspLASH. Was that a good one, Nate?

So the team of three contractors we brought in for an estimate gave us the estimate.  Steep.  Lots steep.  We're gonna try with a couple other folks that friends have referred to us, but time is such a stressful factor here.  Couple days to get somebody in there, an hour of eating crow while we look over HOW MUCH was left unfinished, and then a day or two to wait for an estimate.  Assuming they can start right away.
So we're also going to go over the list and see if we can bring these guys in to do the jobs they gave us fair prices on and find others to do the rest.  Scrambling for solutions, that's the phrase I'm gonna use.
They quoted us $380 to install the backsplash.  This backsplash right here.

 



Hot secks, right?
And while I'm DYING to see this stuff actually up on the wall, for $380 . . . I can distinctly remember Nathan talking about how he was so excited to install it himself.  Yep, definitely remember that.

I hit a high point yesterday with the stress.  Today's a lot better.  I'm starting to really adjust to the fact that, at best, we'll be moving IN around Thanksgiving.  Not exactly settled or cooking dinner for anyone just yet.

But this year will be the happiest Christmas party we've ever thrown.  And in the meantime, I'm gonna try and enjoy the holidays no matter what else gets chucked at us.