Boxes up to our nostrils
We officially checked out of the apartment Monday evening and began our life as homeowners. Even though we have boxes up to our nostrils right now, it already feels like home (I supposed that could be because we've spent so much time over there during the last six weeks.)
The furniture is pretty much in place, although we are waiting on a new couch and chair. There are a couple of items we aren't sure about, but we need to get more boxes unpacked before we have the space to move things around. Storage space is interesting...I don't think we're running out, but we're having to get really creative about where we put stuff.
Our first fun discovery happened while we were running load after load of laundry. It turns out that when the washing machine drains it backs up a bit into the bathtub. I randomly picked a plumber out of the phone book to call for information and learned that it is definitely something we can ignore for a while. Whew!
The cat is in heaven. I really think she had a major case of cabin fever in the apartment. She now has a dozen windows to look out of and a wonderful selection of wildlife to swish her tail at (squirrells freak her out pretty badly). She's even more affectionate than she's ever been; we expected her to be anxious for the first couple of weeks.
Our next needs are to get the cable and internet hooked up, purchase a dishwasher and have it installed. Long term needs include re-wiring the house, putting in a different sink in the bathroom, having the trees trimmed, having a garage sale and buying lawn equipment. There are plenty more when we finish those.
The furniture is pretty much in place, although we are waiting on a new couch and chair. There are a couple of items we aren't sure about, but we need to get more boxes unpacked before we have the space to move things around. Storage space is interesting...I don't think we're running out, but we're having to get really creative about where we put stuff.
Our first fun discovery happened while we were running load after load of laundry. It turns out that when the washing machine drains it backs up a bit into the bathtub. I randomly picked a plumber out of the phone book to call for information and learned that it is definitely something we can ignore for a while. Whew!
The cat is in heaven. I really think she had a major case of cabin fever in the apartment. She now has a dozen windows to look out of and a wonderful selection of wildlife to swish her tail at (squirrells freak her out pretty badly). She's even more affectionate than she's ever been; we expected her to be anxious for the first couple of weeks.
Our next needs are to get the cable and internet hooked up, purchase a dishwasher and have it installed. Long term needs include re-wiring the house, putting in a different sink in the bathroom, having the trees trimmed, having a garage sale and buying lawn equipment. There are plenty more when we finish those.
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