Sunday, September 14, 2008

Adjusting to 'Country' Living

Well I am back. It feels so good to have my computer back. Getting our Internet connection going was a process and a half. Our ISP has been here 4times so far and is scheduled to return tomorrow. I have access, but it is SO slow, I can't open anything too big. Thankfully, I can get into my blog and your blogs.

I felt like I was away forever. I thought I would have tons to read up on, but it isn't as much as I thought. So I should be back in the swing of things soon.

The move went well, it was hard. Thank goodness I was organized. I don't ever want to move again. I cried when we left the condo for good all the way to this house, about a half hours drive. Our first night here Jim said "I wanna go home" that was sad. But I am ok now not so sad. I feel so far away from everything. I am not that much farther from family and friends. But I feel sooooo alone. I am glad Emily came to school here last yr so I was able to make friends.

My house is still in boxes but coming along. My bedroom and bathrooms feel more like me now. The kitchen makes me crazy. I hate the cabinets and I can't decide where to put things. Hopefully I can do something in there to make it feel more me.

I like the quiet, but it is so dark here at night. The bugs are in abundance, and I hate bugs. I see animals everyday, I enjoy that. The deer are fun to watch. We have chipmunks living in our stone walls, I saw one with his cheeks full of nuts or whatever he was gathering. I heard howling the first night I was here, that was a bit weird definitely not dogs. My neighbor said they had a bear in their backyard not to long ago. So I am definitely in the 'country'.

The closing went smoothly and we've been here almost three weeks I can't believe it. Emily has adjusted fine. I can't wait to be box free (K I got plenty for you if you want) Pictures to come later........

9 comments:

Amanda said...

I'm looking forward to 'seeing' your new country home!
I imagine it would take a little while to get used to the quiet ~ but it must be nice to see lots of wildlife from your window!
Hope you get all your unpacking done soon:)
l,
Amanda x

Tabitha said...

So glad that you are getting all settled in and sorted out. I am sure that you will get used to it all very soon.
Sending love and hugs XXXX

Robyn said...

Good to hear you're getting settled in. I'm sure moving was bittersweet in a way.

Anonymous said...

Wooohoo ! more boxes... i hope to have to fill them all very soon... smmooothly soon.

glad your 'adjusting' well !

Jess & John said...

Welcome back. Good luck with the unpacking!

CanadianMama said...

Congrats on the move. Glad you are settled, post pics soon!

Bekah said...

i cant wait to see pics!!!

Anonymous said...

Ooh I'm jealous...QUIET nights, animals...all I get is loud thumping car stereos, punks shouting after 9pm, nothing but squirrels and skunks, and drunk neighbors shooting off guns (don't ask) LOL.

Julie said...

Oh April, I hear ya, we had that backround noise not too long ago.

The quiet is nice!!

I can't wait to have you ladies over!!!!!