Saturday, February 23, 2013

I Love New Houses!!

There is something entirely liberating that comes from unpacking in a brand new house! You get to organize and declutter box by box. And it's not nearly as overwhelming once the kitchen and beds are done. The best part is moving into a bigger house and having less stuff than what you had in your previous one.

I started out today with not a single expectation as to who would be here or how much would get done. I asked no one for help, I only presented the opportunity and those that came, came. We managed. It was much less stressful than past moves. It was only my family here, so I think that's why. Anyway, as a result of the low stress levels and my different perspective on life in general, it was much easier not to feel like I needed to over see every project. I stayed in the kitchen, since that is the room I'm in the most, and let others do what they could. And I was able to unpack the whole thing with my sisters wonderful help! Nothing like a clean kitchen!!

On a totally fun note, Mr D is sooo close to walking its amazing! Tonight was the first night in a loooong time he fell asleep in my arms. I loved it so much. I loved when he snuggled into me to listen to me sing to him. I loved his little giggles when I tickled the back of his arm. It was a special moment. I wish I'd had my phone to take a picture!

My kids love this place! I'm so excited to get settled! We don't have a TV in this house... I'm anxious to see how that changes the feel. We will need something for the Wii eventually, but for now, I think we'll enjoy the quiet from the world and the fun of our imaginations!

New houses are fun!! Today's been a good day! It's good to be home!

3 comments:

  1. WOOHOO! That has got to be exciting! It is good to feel settled. Where are you guys at? I miss you, but glad that you have your family around, there is nothing better than that! :)

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    1. We are in what used to be 6th ward, but is now the Alamo Ranch ward. There is still a 6th ward, they just took pieces of three different wards and created this one! I love it! My mom is mad I am not in Wiseman ward with her, but oh well... they have city taxes and I don't. So basically, I am right behind west creek... but it's grown since you lived there... a lot! They had to build a second pool it got so big!

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    2. Sweet! I would love to come back and visit sometime, but I know it will never be the same place I love and remember. That is always the sad part of going back somewhere.

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