I didn't realize how much I missed demo and destruction until today:  the work on our bathrooms has officially begun, and I'm all happy about it.  That's how you KNOW you're an old-house aficionado--the rhythmic sounds of smashing tile and wallboard relax you, and the sight of a 30-yard container in your driveway gets your pulse racing. 

I went up to check out the progress a bit ago, and lo and behold, the house's former master bath had some suprises in store for us.  An old tin ceiling and beadboard walls!

If this wasn't destined to become a child's bathroom, we would actually consider trying to restore the beadboard, at least, but we have lead paint concerns, so we're going to stick with the original plan of covering it up.  It's neat to know it's in there, though!