Thanks to everyone who responded! This is very reassuring that everyone
thinks I can get this done in one weekend. I'm excited to get
started....now I just need to research and pick out a floor brand/color.
I hope to have a brand/color picked out and purchased by the end of this
week. I then have to make arrangements for the wife and kids to stay at
the in-laws for those two install days, since this would be in our
living room which is the main room of the house where all my kids' toys
are and such. That is why keeping it to two days maximum install time
was important to me. If the quarter round (I plan on just using white
quarter round that matches my white baseboards, not the expensive
matching stuff) and transitions take an extra evening or two that's fine
so long as the flooring is laid down within the two days.

** Does anyone have any recommendations for a mid-grade (say, under $3
per sqft (preferrably under $2.50)) laminate? **

I'll update you all on my progress on this. Thanks again!