Let's take it from the top

Our framers took a little break from framing our house last weekend, but starting Monday it was full steam ahead. They started putting on the trusses and it was amazing how our house is taking shape. The only problem is that it just looks SO BIG!! I didn't think it looked so big compared to the other houses in the neighborhood until they put on the trusses which added about 10 feet and now it is officially a "Monster House", which is what we've been calling it for months. Our neighbor wants to know when we are going to put on the Las Vegas Luxor beacon on top. I don't think we will go that far. The only thing hanging up finishing up the framing now is that, as a typical woman, I have changed my mind about the area above our garage. We had originally thought that the area above the garage had a bedroom over it. But once they started framing, it didn't. So I am working with the architect and city to add a closet and bathroom in that area. The bathroom will be in Maren's room, so she will have her own bathroom. Now I know what you are thinking. She is only 18 months and cannot even use the bathroom, but she will appreciate it when she is older. My niece said that it will come in handy when I am putting her down for a nap or to bed at night, and I get that urge to use the restroom, I won't have to go very far. So true.