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The next step to installing the laundry room is to put in tile. They’d both commented a hope to avoid the work and expense, but the idea of a unlucky laundry room flood including carpet has set them straight. They were both lying about not wanting to do it anyway.<\/p>\n

Kelly and Logan have been both complaining about the workload of the project, but neither of them are actually excited for it to be over. Despite the kicked up dust and questionable old paint they’re having to reckon with, it’s at least something to do. It’s summer now, and Logan won’t be back in school for months. Last summer he was depressed, something he’d never really grappled with before, and mostly was holed up in his room. Now, spending time with his mom and getting something done feels good. He really doesn’t want the list of tasks to end.
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And yet, before they know it, the laundry room is done. The tile is installed, the paint is up, and the washer and dryer have both been hooked up. There’s nothing left to do.<\/p>\n

Both of them celebrate the end of the project, congratulating one another on their choice of tile, and how nice the finished product looks. But, neither of them are happy.<\/p>\n

“You know, Mom…” Logan brings up an idea carefully, Kelly seems<\/em> glad to be done, he doesn’t want to add to her plate if she isn’t interested. “The kitchen being downstairs is really annoying.”<\/p>\n

It should be a huge conversation, a wild undertaking, something to really consider, but the two of them are bored<\/em>. Michael is sat down at the table, almost ambushed by his wife and son with sketchbooks and almost manic eyes. They already ran one water line for the washer, and the kitchen is right beneath them. The house makes no sense anyway because it’s been through so many hands and renovations. If they just committed to an upstairs kitchenette it would suit their family better. They barely use their dining room as it is and-<\/p>\n

Michael, overwhelmed and blindsided, puts his hands up to beg quiet for a moment. “Okay, okay, hold on.” He closes his eyes, considering for a moment how to approach the situation. “Dear…” He takes his wife’s hand. “What would you both think about a road trip?”<\/p>\n

Kelly’s eyes show hurt, and Michael has to explain himself quickly.<\/p>\n

He isn’t against the idea of moving the kitchen, but he is worried about his family. Kelly and Logan have been so excited to have something to do that they’ve taken several shortcuts and rush decisions. Moving the kitchen admittedly sounds like a good idea, but he thinks they need to take a trip and get out of their heads before considering another project.<\/p>\n

Travel hasn’t been safe for awhile now, but things are settling, and national parks are a perfectly good option. He offers up the idea of the Grand Canyon. He’s got some paid time off saved up, and Logan is out of school for the moment. Kelly admits that might be a good idea, and Logan was on board from the very mention of the Grand Canyon. It’s still a brash decision, but a last minute long road trip is a lot less damaging than a last minute home renovation.<\/p>\n

They can talk about their ideas in the car, and brainstorm, far away from sledge hammers and paint swatches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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