So--without any more adieu I present just a tiny glimpse of REAL life--
The porch BEFORE. Unfortunately this was only one of the many times it was piled in, then put "away" before the next batch came in.
My downstairs bath/laundry room, and yes, it still looks this way. It was a little worse yesterday before I pulled a few things out for another organization project.
In the mean time, life must go on. Meals must appear, kids seem to think they still have to eat. I have cleaning jobs. I have school runs. I have chores to assign kids. Kids have piano lessons and strings concerts.
Kara's spring orchestra concert--This is the 5th graders (all K. public schools)
Sorry, no video's. I've misplaced my camera card, and the one I'm using is a 32 M. I get about 5 pictures at a time :P
Anyway, the days rush past. One melts into another, and it seems like it's taking a long time to get everything together but I stop and realize it's "only" the 5th of May, and we've really only had everything moved for 2 weeks.
I am encouraged when I hear "Wow mom, it looks like things are really coming together". Thank you son, I appreciate that!
And here's a picture I found on my camera when I was downloading this morning. A reminder to stop and enjoy the "simple things" The beauty in the middle of our hectic chaos.
Thank you for whoever grabbed my camera & captured the moment.
I have been meaning to add your blog to my list. I loved your post today.
ReplyDeleteI wish I lived closer, I'd help you organize. I LOVE to organize!!
ReplyDeleteIt is always nice to see progress. And to see it looking like 'home' with all your favorite 'things' around you.
ReplyDeleteKids and hubby are not things. :)
Glad things are 'normal around there!! Thanks for the greetings this am - am spending the day with my mother. Btw - think we'll stop by for a piece of pie - I mean fresh bread - and cuppa coffee!! :) Wouldn't that be fun - but don't think we could make it there in a day!!!
ReplyDeletedear Real room views (I saw my girl's post first, and now I have the same salutation for you!)
ReplyDeleteAt least you are all the way "there" now, so instead of carrying things out of the old house into the new you can carry on with the fun~stuff!
Wow, Kara's concert was HUGE!
Kup-Kates' with the UNK~Youth~String~Project was quite small in comparison.
love,
Remembering how life has to go on, even amidst the chaos of a move
in
NE
WHAT??? Say it isn't so...you are real? JK...I totally understand the whole moving thing...do we ever really feel like we are totally moved in? Wish I could come help you, but I would probably get sidetracked by your fresh bread, coffee, and conversation.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being real. ;-)
Yeah, I can't believe it's May already!! Looks like you're going to have a great summer ahead of you as you continue to settle into your "country home!" :)
ReplyDeleteMoving is something that I don't have much experience with-so you can imagine how much we have accumulated here!! Looks like you make good use of laundry baskets and that final picture is just Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDear Reality Check,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for making me feel better. Those first pictures made me feel like the next time I need to go to an antique/darling gift shop I would just come to your house... I mean it! It's just lovely - probably just slightly amplified by my own lack of organization - but still!
This life thing just keep happening... and all these kids do still wear clothes, require supervision, insist on eating and leave messes wherever they go... STRANGE isn't it?
Love,
Faced With Reality
P.S. I saw a bumpersticker that said "reality is just a lack of imagination" --- I thought, "Good grief! Who has time for imagination?" I think I need one that says "Reality is what happens when you discover you have no time for imagination."
You suppose I could schedule in some time each day for some imagination... or add it to my diet? "I'll take one healthy serving of Imagination and a side of dreams please! Thank you!"
It looks like a beautiful house with awesome views of the country around it. I'm jealous! When you crawl out from under the mess you've made, I'll be waiting to see more pictures :)
ReplyDeleteSo neat to see these first photos. It is the pits to move, but I have all confidence you will have it ship-shape in no time.......... :) Oh, yeah, well, maybe someday........ :) good luck and HUGS!!!!
ReplyDeleteloving the 'realness'. moving is a chore by itself, then you add everyday life to it.. :)
ReplyDelete;-)...thanks for making me feel more normal. one day at a time..one box at a time....
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