We began the long weekend early on Saturday morning. Tobin headed to the storage unit and I started bringing kitchen boxes up (with the assistance of Isa and Gabi =). We were able to get most of the kitchen set up that day. Jenny took Will to The Little Gym and in the afternoon, Kateri, Paul, and Rich came by to help with kids and more boxes. The guys spent a few hours moving boxes into rooms and our attic space. Tough work! We worked for a couple of hours and then decided it was best to take a rest and enjoy the great weather. We had a cookout, relaxed, and ventured back to Gramma's & Bapa's for our final night there.
Sunday morning started REAL early. Tobin was with the Movers by 7:45am and Will and Isa were dropped of with Jeff and Julie (for some water fun) by 8:30am. The movers brought all our big furniture in and we tried working around them (taking advantage the the kids were not here). It was CHAOS, but we were making progress. Thankfully Julie kept the kids until 1pm, then we brought them home for naps while we worked some more. We decided again, that the kids needed some time with us, so we headed to the pool later that evening with Eddie and Evan. We came home for our FIRST night there!
Monday was spent trying to organize some more, running some errands, trying to keep the kids out of anything dangerous while we worked, and finally staying up until 1am to get some real work done while the kids were sleeping. We got the entertainment center set up, the computer and office set up, and the kitchen complete. We could now function. What sweet relief.
There were only a few problems along the way, but we know the end result will be great. We are so happy to be home. It has been so heartwarming to hear Isa and Will exclaim at randoms times during the day "this is MY New House!" Isa has said it now every time we leave the house to go somewhere! =) They are so happy here and I know that once we unpack the remaining 75% of the boxes and set up a real space for them to play, they (and we) will be able to sit back and enjoy this new home! And can you believe... we actually have NO major projects planned!!! *many ideas... but nothing we are rushing to do!*
We can't wait until we are done unpacking! Thanks for those who sent SWEET housewarming treats, cards, and we can't wait for you to visit us!
tasty housewarming gift =)
