A first...

I'm actually blogging as the work is being done. Impressed?  :-)

The first (and second) hole in my kitchen ceiling appeared this morning.  Along with a couple of braces and drapes and quite a mess.  Fortunately, we had easy leftovers for lunch and are going to a family gig for dinner, so today's food issues are covered.  Tomorrow?  I'll be working under the drapes...

The view from upstairs...

And the first kitchen joist is IN!

Stay tuned for more updates...
(ha.  probably tomorrow) :-)
And did I mention my children can sleep through anything?!

UPDATE:

Yes, this is the same kitchen. Two joists are in, it's been cleaned up and we're headed to bed for the night.  More tomorrow...