Move over

Tonight is our first Shabbat in our new home! It took us a while to get things ready and finish up those last chores before we could begin, what with all the boxes and homeless items in the way, but we finally made it.

We tried very hard to get packed up before the end of last week ,but it just wasn't happening and we ended up postponing the move to the beginning of this week. It turned out it was a blessing as it took us a whole week to get moved out! It also meant we were able to spend a special last Shabbat in the old house.

It is such a relief to be in and know that we don't have to devote any more time to any other projects, just our normal (someday I assume they will be) routine and work on this house. After two months, having our energies divided between homes was starting to get really overwhelming! Since we moved in last Sunday, there have been drains to unclog, appliances to be moved (and then repaired), and unpacking unpacking unpacking! I've been cooking on a camp stove for the week and it has really made things easier since I can cook right at the table.

Soon school will need to beginning and it life will resume a semi-normal pace. If all goes well, we will have most repairs and decorating finished by the end of the year. I would love to have a housewarming this winter. In the mean time, you can keep track of our progress here.