FINALLY ----- I am here--- SO SO much to do---- but--Y'all keep going thru my mind--So so much unpacking to do-- I FINALLY found the vacuums--which we need--badly--and I found the piano--plus we moved it to another wall--and maybe we will move it again--
The very best thing is that Himself loves this place--"No Stairs" he keeps saying--We do have snow--but maybe a few inches--and I have not done any snow shovelling--quite amazing!! The owner of the property ploughs when needed--
We are located east of Toronto-- Peterborough is between here and Toronto-- And Lakefield is so pretty--- quaint--- older homes which are beautiful--
` I shall try very hard to blog earlier tomorrow--like in the morning--I miss yu all--- BUT--- I AM HERE --The computer room here is a huge mess of boxes-- but---- We've been mostly working on the living room to-day-I hope that you all are feeling strong --because I do need you to support ME--LOL----like----- "WHY ON EARTH DID I EVER MOVE"----that's what goes thru my head-- I think I lost my marbles--Hopefully --hopefully---- Each day will improve--Lord love a Duck!You think things will get better??
I have followed your blog since Spark People but don't usually comment. You are an exceptionally strong woman- I am personally familiar with some of your challenges. So glad you are finally moved and that Fred likes it!! I assume that the cat and dog will adjust quickly as they love mainly being where you are. Stop unpacking and play the piano a little for renewal. You will get settled soon and say thank goodness we moved. .
ReplyDeleteOh yu are so good --- since Spark days eh??---And yers Fred is very happy--and it makes life easier when he is good!-- I still sometimes think, "Am I doing the right thing?"--Crazy eh?--Lynda
DeleteSeems to me that you are making great progress! So proud of you! You are motivating me to get some things done around here! I love it that Himself (Fred) is liking his new place with no steps!!! If you keep going like you have been these past couple of days, you will be "box free" in no time! So nice that your son cuts up the boxes and recycles them for you! Gets rid of the extra clutter they would make! So happy that you are back blogging and keeping us all updated! We are your cheerleaders!!!! Proud of you friend!
ReplyDeleteI need yu as Cheerleaders--- because I still wonder at times why on earth I ever upset my other life and moved into this mess--LOL--Yu guys help me so much--Lynda
DeleteI’m so glad your himself likes the new place. Once the boxes are all unpacked you won’t believe you ever doubted the decision to move. Hang in there, do a couple of boxes a day and soon it will all be done!
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Donna --I am in a huge mess here--- but--today I found the vacuum-- LOL--Lynda
DeleteOh, I hope you have a 'cut off' time for work each afternoon, so that you can relax and 'live' in the living space ... play the piano a bit. From the little I can see in the picture, you're making good progress. It will get done. And yay for your son cutting up and taking the boxes out for you; what a wondeful son he is. You may rearrange things a couple of times; I have wound up doing that in places I've lived. It seems like you have to live in it and do slight changes to get things to work well with how you live life.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad Fred likes the place ... if he's happy, your life is happier too. :D And someone else takes care of the snow!! In other seasons the grass and weeds and shrubs ... not your job!! If you miss nurturing plantlife you can always get some potted indoor plants, or potted balcony/patio plants, right?
Hugs to you!!!
God idea--get a plant--LOLOL-- And yes I have rearranged somewhat already, stuff-- Lynda
DeleteEveryone has said what I was thinking!!
ReplyDeleteYu are so funny--- good to hear from yu--Lynda
DeleteHi Lynda! So nice to see your bog! Big hugs from Ohio! One box and one room at a time! The piano looks beautiful! Yay! No shoveling. I have been extra cleaning for my sister and brother in-law coming in a bit from Virginia for the weekend. She comes December for my birthday and in March for hers. Lots of work but so fun! I am thrilled that Himself loves it there!! Was a bit worried he would want to go home and be upset. So happy for you! Hang in there. You are gonna love it!
ReplyDeleteFRED DOES LOVE IT WITHOUT STAIRS-- Nice that Matt is here also--lots of boxes ---but ever so good to hear from yu--Lynda
DeleteSo glad you are there! Oh yes, seems we all say “why didn’t we do this years earlier? All of that strength of work you did, cleaning cleaning cleaning! It can go now to more living! Thankful Himself likes it, can imagine he disliked the stairs fo a long time! Take care….
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear from yu--- Yes--if yu ever gt the chance--Downsize when yu re younger--Lynda
DeleteThe new home will be what you make it, and with your good attitude you will make it great! Big change, but it sounds like it will be for the better in that as we age we need less work and fewer things and no stairs!
ReplyDeleteNO STAIRS --- NO SNOW SHOVELLING---- That is the best!--LOL--Lynda
DeleteIt's Kathy. I have been watching for a post from you and so happy to hear that things are moving along. I haven't moved in over 42 years but that summer we moved to this house I had 6 week old twin boys! So yes, unpacking takes so much time. I'm sure you are making fabulous progress. And himself loves it there! That's the best news ever. I was worried that he'd not be happy with the change. I don't have boxes everywhere but after 3 months of not being able to do much, my home is a pretty big mess. I have to just pace myself and do one thing at a time. You will eventually get everything where it feels right and one by one those boxes will be gone. And good for son #2 to help dispose of them once they're empty! Have a great rest of your day!
ReplyDeleteYes Kathy--boxes everywhere-- I do like the place tho--and yes, Fred seems happy--Lynda
DeleteHi Lynda! Be gentle with yourself… this has been a monumental change and will take time to get sorted. Winter is such a challenging time of year here in Canada 🇨🇦 (I’m from Alberta) so you can add having moved house in December to your long list of accomplishments! Look for the positives in each day— they are there, waiting to be celebrated! Sending you love, Donna
ReplyDeleteDonna --=Thank yu for writing--so god to hear from yu--Lynda
DeleteHere's a laugh for you - it's Marti. I'm so OCD and perfectionistic that every time I move, I unpack it all in one evening - I mean, I TEAR through them and go until I drop. But, I enjoy that, that's the most fun about moving that I can imagine. Packing? I don't like that so much. I guess I kind of do it for a living now. If I'm not posting jewelry, I'm posting donations, the ones I like the most to do are the electronics or decorative items, and most of them come in boxes. I tear through the boxes to see what's in them, and take the photos, and then can never seem to rearrange them back the way they were, LOL. I'm sure you'll get unpacked in no time and then you'll maybe miss it, haha. It's fun making a new place your own!
ReplyDeleteWow Marti I need yu here--LOLOL-- So much stuff--I guess it takes time eh??--Lynda--Happy to hear from yu -Lynda
DeleteHooray for Lynda, and three cheers for Fred in liking the new place. If he's happy, you'll be happy. I know you're dealing with boxes and arranging things and putting things away, but you must take breaks. Once the boxes are gone and things are in place, I think you'll be dancing around the apartment singing, "I did it". You are such a remarkable woman Lynda. I believe you have a birthday on Monday, so save enough energy to celebrate.
DeleteMaureen in California
Maureen how did yu ever remember my Birthday??--Amazing! --I thought I was older anyway so I guess being "whatever" doesn't m,atter--LOL--Lynda
DeleteBig hugs, Lynda
Lynda – I am glad you are pleased with your new place, and especially glad that Himself likes it/1 Awesome.
ReplyDeleteOh, my dear, you moved so thins are easier for you and Himself! So, you did good moving!
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Barb
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Barb--yes we moved--but---It is a big job-- boxes boxes and more boxes--Lynda
DeleteYou made it thru the hardest part…you will get settled in bit by bit…I’m sure leaving the beautiful family home on the lake was bittersweet but you are right where you need to be. Himself liking it is a huge WIN, isn’t it?! Once the chaos is resolved you can explore your surroundings and meet new friends! Plus….NO shoveling is wonderful…so glad you are done with that task! ❤️ Eissa7. (Karen)
ReplyDeleteOh man--Boxes everywhere-- It looks hopeless right now--Lynda
DeletePoco a poco se va lejos!! That was from my college Spanish class. Little by little one goes far!! Keep up the good work. I did that 10 years ago and still have downsizing to do!! But you'll be so glad once you're settled. Donna from south of Lake Michigan Lansing
ReplyDeleteOH i know Lansing --In fact , they operated on my eyes there --when I was about a yr old--I was cross eyed--Good to hear from yu-Lynda
DeleteRD in Arizona here I am so glad that you are getting settled in and all that stuff you will be so happy when it is all done
ReplyDeleteso good of yu to write--= I appreciate so much hearing from yu-- Downsize while yu are young--In fact Ddo it now--LOL--Lynda
DeleteHi Lynda: Glad to see an update. Really glad that himself likes the place. It will make things a lot easier. Hope you can find a daycare place cose by that he will also like! You know we all support you and are glad to hear from. And go figure- snow outside and you don't have to shovel! Sounds like you are going to have to give a lot of stuff away. Good that Matt's in town for a bit and helping to get rid of things. In a few weeks you'll see able to appreciate how good the move is. Take care. Brenda
ReplyDeleteLove the brain meme at the end! Yes, things will get better. And they will rotate between good days and not so good days, good moments and not so good moments... but LOVE the "no stairs"!
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ReplyDeleteSuch a cute blog, sis! I saved that funny meme and shared it on my FB page right away.
Of course, it will get better, dear...one room at a time. I am SO happy that Himself loves the space.
Is it just one bedroom, one bath? That will be much easier to take care of. And there is room for the piano! That's important.
Maybe you will get back to your blog almost every morning. All of your followers will like that. They don't sell drugs for blog withdrawal that I know of.
My day was great, thanks. My night will be, too. {{{HUGS}}} Love, Maggie
So happy to see a note from you. I have withdrawal without your updates. I'm doing a HAPPY DANCE that Fred likes the new place. Now is another chance to purge. There isn't room for all you brought so be ruthless and while saving yourself some stress....donate to an animal facility, veterans organization or women's shelter. It won't all fit.
ReplyDeleteBirthday Monday...time to unwind a bit. You'll get through this. It's another accomplishment in your list of many. Hang in...normalcy is coming.
Loved the marbles insert.
Stay strong. Happy purging.
Love to you, big hugs. You CAN do this. I'm grateful for Matt.
Marge/St.Louis
Good morning Lynda
ReplyDeleteTake your time getting unpacked. Enjoy your piano and so happy that himself loves the place!! Also I like that you won't have to shovel so much. We are heading to AZ on Monday to spend Christmas with Dan's sister. We will be back on the 28th. I have to admit I am not looking forward to the plane ride. I wish your son was flying us! Well have a good day.
Your friend
Bev
Take your time! Enjoy each day! Post when you can! I am so happy that Himself is doing well and likes the new place. Lots of work but a great decision!
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ReplyDeleteFred is happy...that counts for a lot....
I am one who thinks you got to unpack all in one day...lol.........
Well I used ta be,,,til this last time....rather slowed down this time.
However, love that you have found your piano.