Self Conscious Exterior

      Our exterior renovations are under-way and I couldn't be more thrilled. I have been self conscious about the exterior of our home since we bought it 5 years ago. I know, I know, it's what's in the inside that counts and I firmly believe that but..... I have wanted an exterior to be proud of. I think everyone that has ever been in our house has always been shocked because the outside does not match the inside. My house is "Shallow Hal" in a nutshell. The fact that it's long and not very wide doesn't help it's aesthetics either. We have just about 1500 sq ft on each level but it looks about 900. I kind of enjoy the surprise though when you get in.  
    So Step 1- patio doors are in our master now. There is still lots of work left as all the finishing is, well, unfinished. Step 2... who knows. 
     So are we going to survive the renovations? I already started crying once today with overwhelming feelings of saw dust, dry wall, crying kids, can't go outside because there are nails in the grass, having a 'stranger' living with us (hired help) who eats about the equivalence of 3 men (hence I'm always in the kitchen), stressed out and irritable husband because things are taking longer than expected- renovation trouble. We've all been there. Heck, we've been here before PLENTY of times since we have gutted this house.
   And Kelly wants to build a house next. HA! Over my exhausted body :)