Moving Reflections

People keep asking if I like our new house, but my answer is, "I don't know yet." I am irritated that everything doesn't have it's place yet, but so far I am enjoying it here.

What I miss about the old place is the LOCATION, it was next to the grocery store, very close to my jobs and a 5 minute, traffic-free drive to the train to drop off my hubby. I also miss the TOTAL PRIVACY...we had fitting curtains on ever window, so no one could spy on us.

What I don't miss is the fighting mother/daughter above us, the teenager's music beneath us, the 4 sets of stairs, the moldy wall, the ugly brown wall and always having to be quiet.

What I like here is the SPACE, only having 1 neighbour, living 2 minutes from one SIL and 5 from another...my little patio, the future dishwasher, wonderfully darkening shades and my beautifully painted room.

What I don't appreciate is the rooster, church bells, stairs in the house, no carpet, no curtains in office or bathroom, pourly designed kitchen and the nearness to the road.

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About the move itself? It went well! I was exhausted, because I wanted to make it as easy for our helpers as possible, so I tried to do a lot beforehand. I feel bad asking people to take time on their day off to help, but hopefully it was not too bad for the guys. The hubby and I made at least 1 trip/day during the week to start the move. A BIG thank you to BIL 1 and BIL 2 who came and made a trip with only big things! Also a thanks to our aunt who came and helped me pack up the last minute things and unload a lot of junk...and thanks to my MIL who helped me unpack this week! Annnnnnd to the nice uncle, BIL 3 and friends who came on the big day and got the job done in about 4 hours!

It is strange...this is the first 'big, life change' that I haven't been emotional over...I think maybe because it's supposed to be a good change :) Ok, enough rambling...I should go unpack the ofice :P