A week in my new home

It has almost been a week now since I got possession of the house. Everything is settling down and I'm just finding a few things that need to be changed. I'm making a HUGE list for the next time mom & dad come - they're gonna be busy! Ok, not really but I have to bug them somehow.

First I have to say THANK YOU to Jacki, mom & dad (& Paige!) for coming out and helping me get settled. I would still be working at this if they didn't help. I didn't know I had so much STUFF and thought I got rid of a lot.

It took Jacki a whole day just to get the kitchen in order. I have had to change a few things, but it is working well for me. As you can see by the picture below, I need a library ladder to get to my cupboards. Curse of being short.

Mom was a smart ass as she decided to put my craft room together and it took her no time. She came downstairs saying she had her room done and she was ready to go home. This was Tuesday. She did a good job though.

We got the dining room setup so we could at least sit down somewhere to eat. BUT, I didn't get my refrigerator delivered until Wednesday and we didn't go shopping until Thursday. So we were eating out and having toast for most of the first few days.

Mom and Jacki spent almost a whole day putting up pictures so the place looks like a real home now. I really didn't care how they got up, just that they did. I was being torn in 6 million directions so I told them to go for it. Again they did a good job and I really like what they had accomplished. The living room is all "formal" now, as formal as you can get with my junk.

My bedroom is on the East side of the house, so I get some real nice sunrises in the mornings. My window looks out to the back yard so I can watch the birds in the back.

I have two bathrooms in the house and I'm glad I do. With my guests, one bathroom would have been a nightmare. The main bathroom is small, but it has a great shower and tub. I just love it.

A friend that I have met here in Winnipeg - Greg - came over the other day and finally helped me get my stereo/TV system setup in the basement. I am now ready for hockey games and movies. The girls have spoken for their spots and are waiting for the popcorn to fall on the floor.

When the washer/dryer got delivered, they build a stand for them so they are off the floor (in case of water damage - let's hope NOT!). The laundry room is all setup and I love my washer/dryer. Yes that's hokey but I'm wacky to begin with!!

Finally, for my guests (HINT, HINT), I have a beautiful guest bedroom and the bathroom in the basement has a great shower. Right now the guest bedroom bookings are available, so if you are wanting to visit and thought the room would be taken, it's not!

I had a party on Saturday night and had a wonderful surprise of Maureen Fedorus being in town and staying at my place. It was great to see her again.

The girls are getting settled, work is too busy and the yard has leaves calling my name to be raked up.

I hope everyone is doing well, please post/email me soon.