The Move - One Week In

So we have been in our new place for a week now. It is starting to feel really good. It is so nice. Nice and clean and new, and everything works. Not totally moved in, but getting there - taking our time. Getting into a daily routine - and it is working well. Just from one week ago, it is such a different life. There were some bumps along the way - alot of tension at first. The move seemed to bring everyone's issues to the surface, and there were some tense moments at first. But it has mellowed and is so peaceful now. It just feels so different from the "house". The house was so heavy and broken. This is light, and new, and peaceful. We are all relearning how to live with a routine. And I'm actually doing it, and it feels great. The kids have been swimming alot. The pools are beautiful. We have an alarm system. A dishwasher. Washer/dryer in the house. Everything works. Our new neighbor actually knocked on the door, introduced himself, and gave us a plant (his name is Richard - as in Alpert). The dogs, Twiggy and Tebs are the only ones that came with us and they are learning a routine to0. Going out to the dog park, learning to go outside. Its all new for all of us. We haven't had a couch or a dining table yet. They are being delivered today. I'm so excited, we have been on the floor to watch tv and stuff. The not eating on the carpet is hard for everyone. On the patio or in the kitchen. It will be better after today when we get the table and chairs. The first night there, Peggy came to help us move, and so did Tayler. Then they both decided to stay, Peggy's kids too, and we all camped out on the living room floor, all of us but Royce, who slept back at the house cause he needed a bed cause he had to get sleep for work in the morning. We had a blast, stayed up till like 3, we laughed so hard, you know Peggy. Oh my god, I haven't laughed that hard in a long time, and Tayler just fits in with us perfect. All the same wave length if you know what I mean.

Overall, it is very obvious that it was a good thing, is a good thing, and that it was long overdue. It just feels so much better. I'm enjoying the nighttime routine with the kids. We still need to move the fish tank (which will be a bitch). I'm so excited about the furniture.

Lovin my life right now.
Love it.