I spent 2 years blocksanding and doing bodywork, and another year bolting parts on, to make a car, so I kind of have a little empathy for you.
Once I get the engine in and the car on the road, that attitude will change
It's all about a little progress at a time. Having really good music in the garage helps too.
BTW the wife was talking about driving down the coast from here through Oregon, through to Socal (we did that drive many years ago) won't be this summer, though.