I swear, my yard hates me!!

It must...how else do you explain it? Barry and I spent hours out there the last few weekends raking stinky top soil, weeding the monster weeds that seem to have popped up over night...laying Sod then the City inspector makes his appearance and fails us on our final Grade. Apparently there are spots in the back yard that could be used as wading pools the next time a big storm comes thru and the slope isn't right on the sides. OH!! We also need more clay on the back where our deck will be..our deck isn't even close to being installed and already it hates me too!! GRR!! Landscaping sucks!