It takes time when you try to squeeze belongings meant for one house, into a house half the size. \u00a0I thought I was doing a good job last spring and summer, sorting and giving away books. \u00a0Of course, I knew, even though I didn’t want to admit it, that the fifty boxes of books in the basement were going to be a problem, especially as there were another thirty or so boxes left to pack. \u00a0We begged ale boxes from Binney’s, to be sure we would be able to lift those boxes, and still some of them were almost too heavy for me to lift. \u00a0What has really surprised me is the number of boxes of yarn I have. \u00a0Where did all THOSE come from???<\/p>\n
We can finally see the floor in the living room, and can seat visitors. \u00a0The new blinds have been installed in the kitchen and dining room. \u00a0The sitting room off our bedroom has been set up, with bookcases, a flat screen TV and a love seat. \u00a0The shelving for toys and DVDs has been installed in the basement, and TOMORROW\u2026..they will begin putting up the acoustic ceiling in the basement!<\/p>\n
It will take us a while to learn about our house, a full year, I’d guess. \u00a0I’m sure it will have personality changes as we change seasons. \u00a0I just realized that we have a problem at the window in the dining room. \u00a0I think we have to do something about a seal, because there was water (condensation) on one side that will damage the blinds and sill if we ignore it. \u00a0And, our favorite appliance repairman is coming on Thursday to check out the broiler and teach us how to use this strange equipment.<\/p>\n
I find it easier to decide what to do next now that we \u00a0are so far into our unpacking. \u00a0When we first moved in, it was difficult to decide just where to begin, and it seemed like an impossible task. \u00a0Buying shelving was a huge help, allowing us to unpack the kitchen boxes. \u00a0Books came next, and everything that says “Personal Papers,” or “LLC” has now been moved to the office. \u00a0I have a quilt to finish for Scraps on a Mission, and then the office will claim my attention for a week or so.<\/p>\n
We’re almost there!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It takes time when you try to squeeze belongings meant for one house, into a house half the size. \u00a0I thought I was doing a good job last spring and summer, sorting and giving away books. \u00a0Of course, I knew, … Continue reading