The New House
The Old House
Morning after our first night in the home
oops, water heater had not been turned on so we boiled water on the stove and added it to the cold of the sink to bathe the kids...they didn't seem to mind
Grandma Pat helped Noah transition easily to life in the "country" (Don't worry Dad we will come to you for any real tractors)
Who needs toys when you have boxes to play in?
Wow, this has been quite a process and we are still not done. We began moving a few weeks ago and yet just brought our last load from the old house last night (now all that is left to do is clean and get her shining ...Liss and Mark move in next weekend so time is ticking). Yes, it is a circle of life, my sister and her husband are buying the South Mountain home which just solidifies how right this has felt from the start. We love that home and are so happy to have family who love it too get it. The new home is amazing but not without adjustments. I have turned around for a minute and lost Clara (she thinks its so funny to hide in closets), we laid sod in the back (25 pallets!!) Clara and Noah love to play in the dirt in the front pasture. Let's just say bathing is not just part of a calming, nighttime routine but a necessity, (they get so dirty). I find myself having to reign in my projects and keep perspective of what needs attention right now. I have this grand picture of the family tending the garden, gathering eggs from chickens, composting, canning our own fruit ...etc. Like all worthwhile labours it will take time. For now I need to happy with unpacking a few more boxes, while maintaining the every day upkeep of the house and tending my own chicks.
