We have two lines of storms currently--one in northern Ok and one in southern OK. Please keep your eyes on the weather.

Nope, no defaut payment method. That type of thing makes me nervous so I don't use those services. The book shows in my account as a recent order but the downloads do not. I'll try to contact amazon today & get it straightened out. I also didn't receive email confirmation of the purchases so I'm pretty sure they've not recorded anything. Wonder how many other people shared my experience yesterday at amazon? /t

They are adorable! Hazie

Texasgal, thanks for the input. frig can't be recessed any further or it wouldn't open correctly. It is already recessed to make it CD. I don't know that I would always want an open concept, but I sure seem to be wanting it here. :) Desk area has to stay, it's new and matches to cabinets. Its a strange little alcove area where not much else would work. aktillery, not sure what you mean about putting the frig "back"?? joaniepoanie, yes, we've already thought through some of the issues with door opening if it were placed where the pantry is. It would open wide enough for function, but not be able to open totally. beverly27, you are so right that I need to think more about the good things. That's why I have everything on hold right now and didn't immediately rush to change it. I feel like I am giving it a good shot at trying to getting used to it. I think that if I feel like I have an option--like I am not forever stuck with this- THEN I can focus more on liking it as is. (Like I won't be distracted by thoughts of "woe is me, I'm hate this and I'm stuck with it!") Which is why I would like to know from people on this board, if I change that wall, which option (of those I listed) would be the best aesthetically (mainly) and functionally? Then when I decide which of those options is best, I can decide whether to change it or not. I am glad to hear I am not the only one who has this type of "buyer's remorse". I love the photoshop of the table, light and artwork. I get what you are saying about stuff like that taking the focus off the frig and will try to keep all that in mind. And I SO appreciate the pep talk. :) I definitely needed it.