We have now been in our new home for one week. While not too much happens during the weekdays, this past weekend was a fruitful one! However, I should probably back up a week:
Last weekend (March 16-18), both immediate families came down and helped out with the big move. Elise, Jacob, and I were to pack our belongings and move to our new house. We were blessed with good weather (and lots of help) which led to a productive weekend. Thursday, Mary and Larry (along with help from the cats), finished painting the upstairs and helped prepare for the move. Friday, we were able to pack up the apartment, put it in the U-Haul, drive to Iowa City, unload, and drive back down to retrieve the items in storage. While the necessities were unpacked on Friday, Saturday was helpful in preparing the rest of the house. Fred and Cathy painted the basement while others unloaded the U-Haul storage run and/or raked leaves off the already blooming flowerbeds. Saturday night and Sunday were a little more relaxing with small projects being completed and all the guests heading for home.
This past weekend, Elise and I continued to unpack boxes and organize the clutter :). We were able to get a large amount of yard work done, such as mowing the lawn, installing our first rain barrel, and putting down some fresh mulch. There’s plenty left undone, but it has made a significant difference.
During the week, we continued to meet and be impressed with our new neighbors. It is a great neighborhood with a number of young families and some ‘older’ grandparents at the other end of things.
Jacob has made leaps and bounds in the past week, developing his confidence in his ability to walk. He can now freely walk by himself for 10-15 feet. I will post a video soon of his travels!
All in all, the move has gone well and the family is adjusting great. The house has taken on new life and we are very happy in our new abode!