The Waiting Game

I suppose this is the worst part about building.  We're in a holding pattern.  The weather has been absolutely beautiful this whole week, and yet, nothing has happened in terms of our new house.  We are waiting for the subcontractor to come pour the footings. Our contractor said the guy is sometimes difficult to pin down and when they finally did get in touch with him, he said he was a little behind...so that means now WE are behind.  Generally speaking, this would be okay, but the weather has been so perfect lately, and we know that won't last. It's sad to waste these beautiful days without making progress.  We also fear the four or five days missed this week will end up costing us another week or two later on.