The First Week

DH called a relative and the men unloaded, while I disappeared at the new neighbors. Everything was taken off the truck and put on the porch.

Have you ever tried to put a large item into a small space? My kitchen only has one outlet and not enough cabinet space. The so called pantry ended up being a 6x9 mudroom, with a horrible slant and back steps to the outside you risk your neck on. It took me 5 days to unpack and put stuff away. Thankfully the previous owner sold us a dining room set that included  hutch ( now appliance holder) and a buffet ( now a baking pan holder).

While the house is gorgeous and has a fireplace, and an electric one in front of it, wall sconces, chandeliers, and lots of rooms. It lacks in so many ways.  For instance, while we love the breakfast nook in the kitchen, there is only one outlet for appliances, While there is space for our new fridge, it won't fit under the cabinet. The stairs to go to the basement, are steep, but DH finally has a man cave, there must bee some sort of tradition, the old owner left us a can of spaghetti sauce in 2 windows.

I'm unpacking fabric totes ( 9 of them) into the main floor bedroom since the attic is not finished, when DH says he is going to take a shower. Five minutes later I'm screaming "stop". I have a waterfall over my stove and through my chandelier in the kitchen. I quickly call the neighbor - " Hi it's Laura , come over with a mop", and start mopping the floor. Turns out that part of the pipe for the bath tub drain is missing. Not a problem we have a full bath downstairs.

I ended up using cinder blocks and lumber but got my pantry in order We ended up the week finding our waay around town, the Rehab store and Amish market.