End of an Era

So, there have actually been moments lately when I think to myself, "This would be a great thing to put up on my blog!" (I'm sure that Susan is very proud.) The catch has been that with all the chaos of moving, I have not had access to the vital equipment necessary. So, with that said, I only have so much time at work to update... Here's a brief summary...

So, the transition from apartment dweller to homeowner was not a smooth as it had been in my head. And with the fourth shift of generous helpers gone by Sunday night, Matt and I are now left to our own devices to clean up the last details. It was so weird coming home from work, getting off at a different exit, and pulling into a strange place Monday... What was even worse was when I went to the apartment to gather the last minute things, even without all of our belongings, that place still felt like home... I guess it just hasn't sunk in yet. I guess I shouldn't expect it to happen overnight after spending 3 1/2 years on Shaw Blvd.

The good news is that we have been making additional progress on the new house everyday! Monday, Matt got our new washer and dryer working (after three trips to the hardware store) and I started organizing our clothes and hooked up the computer (still without internet until Saturday). I am really glad that we made the effort to paint before moving because we have so much stuff everywhere that I don't think that it would have ever gotten done...

Still left on the ever growing to do list... Dry-lock the basement, finish painting the kitchen and dining room, mow the lawn, unpack, unpack, and more unpacking... I hope once we get to those last few, it will finally start feeling like our home. Denver's having trouble acclimating... He made it known that he doesn't like being left alone at the new house by getting into the trash. When we went to Target last night, Matt and I decided to get him a special present to ease the pain (nothing like bribery). Matt picked out a plush bone with a rope attached. At first I said we shouldn't spend the money- we're poor homeowners now... But when Matt said that it was for when he and Denver were playing tug, I couldn't deny him!