Moving day finally arrived! Super Handsome had emailed me yesterday with the information that it would happen today, but I was very skeptical that it actually would, so I was slow at getting things around and informing people, like the homeowners and the packers who had our things.
Luckily and thankfully we were able to get everything accomplished in time that we needed to, so that it was able to happen! I found out at 9am that everything was a go and the kids and I flew into action. Oldest Son was the chief car packer. We figured that we were going to have to make at least two trips to get all of our things from The Shack to the house. Oldest Son almost made it into one trip. It was so close and there was not a lot of sitting room, he had planned that everyone had to ride with something on their lap. If we had had a second car it would have definitely worked. Unfortunately, Super Handsome had to go to Warminister for business, so, he was not able to help. Not only that, but he had the packing papers with him at work, he had to send them into customs so that they would release our things After he sent them, he neglected to bring them back to me. So, with the car fully loaded, we made a quick stop in Harlow and another quick stop to the letting agency, then we went to our new home.
We were early and lucky for us, the homeowners Jan and Ron were as well. We were able to get the car unloaded. The boys also claimed their bedrooms upstairs. As per out discussion, the Youngest Sons had the biggest room, since they wanted to share. Oldest Son let Son 2 choose his room first. Son 2 choose a room with smaller storage space, but larger living space. Son 2 really liked the dog pictures on the walls. Oldest Son chose a smaller room but it has nice storage in it. He immediately started stripping beds and changing out linens. I had to have him fix the mess that he left, because he had spread the mess into another room that had a twin bed and a trundle. In the end Oldest Son ended up stripping and making 3 beds.
The truck arrived around noon, just as we had expected. We got everything unloaded and then proceeded to unpack everything to ensure that things were not damaged. Right now, Son 2’s bike frame is bent, so his front tire no longer fits. Super Handsome and I also brought our anti-gravity chairs that also may be bent. We finished up by 1:30, so Son 2 and I headed back to The Shack to get the last of the things. We also made a quick stop to the store to get a few things for dinner and snacks for the never ending pit that we are affectionally calling Oldest Son's stomach! We headed back to the house and we ate a late lunch/early dinner. Just as we were finishing Ron and Jan came over to talk with me about a few things. Before they got here, their 12 year old grandson, saw me in the kitchen and waved. He was hanging out with some of his friends, as he is also on holiday from school this week. He came to the door, and seemed delighted to see us. Older Sons came out to meet him. I told him that he was welcome to stop by whenever he wanted, and that I was used to a house full of boys.
It has been a rainy day here, but around after watching a bit of a movie, the boys headed outside for a little bit. Oldest Son found Christian and his friends and is looking forward to hanging out with them again soon. We will also be unpacking some more of our things and moving things around to better suit our needs. We have already had to talk to the boys about keeping their things away from the radiators. We have radiators for heat in every room. While I don't think that they will ever get hot enough to actually catch fire, I am not planning on taking any chances!
We are all absolutely thrilled, beyond belief to be in our home, with our things! Let the fun begin!
Here is a picture of our dinner, the second night. Super Handsome was too late to eat with us the first night. We ate chicken stew with zucchini and root veggies. It was pretty good!
Luckily and thankfully we were able to get everything accomplished in time that we needed to, so that it was able to happen! I found out at 9am that everything was a go and the kids and I flew into action. Oldest Son was the chief car packer. We figured that we were going to have to make at least two trips to get all of our things from The Shack to the house. Oldest Son almost made it into one trip. It was so close and there was not a lot of sitting room, he had planned that everyone had to ride with something on their lap. If we had had a second car it would have definitely worked. Unfortunately, Super Handsome had to go to Warminister for business, so, he was not able to help. Not only that, but he had the packing papers with him at work, he had to send them into customs so that they would release our things After he sent them, he neglected to bring them back to me. So, with the car fully loaded, we made a quick stop in Harlow and another quick stop to the letting agency, then we went to our new home.
We were early and lucky for us, the homeowners Jan and Ron were as well. We were able to get the car unloaded. The boys also claimed their bedrooms upstairs. As per out discussion, the Youngest Sons had the biggest room, since they wanted to share. Oldest Son let Son 2 choose his room first. Son 2 choose a room with smaller storage space, but larger living space. Son 2 really liked the dog pictures on the walls. Oldest Son chose a smaller room but it has nice storage in it. He immediately started stripping beds and changing out linens. I had to have him fix the mess that he left, because he had spread the mess into another room that had a twin bed and a trundle. In the end Oldest Son ended up stripping and making 3 beds.
The truck arrived around noon, just as we had expected. We got everything unloaded and then proceeded to unpack everything to ensure that things were not damaged. Right now, Son 2’s bike frame is bent, so his front tire no longer fits. Super Handsome and I also brought our anti-gravity chairs that also may be bent. We finished up by 1:30, so Son 2 and I headed back to The Shack to get the last of the things. We also made a quick stop to the store to get a few things for dinner and snacks for the never ending pit that we are affectionally calling Oldest Son's stomach! We headed back to the house and we ate a late lunch/early dinner. Just as we were finishing Ron and Jan came over to talk with me about a few things. Before they got here, their 12 year old grandson, saw me in the kitchen and waved. He was hanging out with some of his friends, as he is also on holiday from school this week. He came to the door, and seemed delighted to see us. Older Sons came out to meet him. I told him that he was welcome to stop by whenever he wanted, and that I was used to a house full of boys.
We are all absolutely thrilled, beyond belief to be in our home, with our things! Let the fun begin!
Here is a picture of our dinner, the second night. Super Handsome was too late to eat with us the first night. We ate chicken stew with zucchini and root veggies. It was pretty good!
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