We went back to the Old Place Sunday after church to do the final cleaning. I cried when we Magically Erased Eli’s wall art –>>Then we had to clean the empty apartment. It was a great way to say goodbye to every inch…
Goodbye: Cheap white linoleum with scratches and spaces, kitchen faucet that squirts over 6 feet (had to keep a washcloth over it!), faux green/tan marble (in both bathrooms), eroding mirrors (in both bathrooms), hole it tub, tub that isn’t sealed to the floor and leaks water (from hole in the tub), moldy 2.5 x 2.5′ shower, moldy plastic carpet, thermostat that only sets to extremely hot and only 4 windows in the whole place (that includes the sliding glass door in the back!).
Hello: Beautiful new wood floors and lovely floor tile, nice fixtures that are just to die for, granite counters, travertine tiled tub and shower (no leaks in sight!), huge shower with corner seat, thick cozy carpet, thermostat with timer and air conditioning, 2 car garage, 15 HUGE double paned windows, three bedrooms, and open happy perfect uplifting feelings.
Unpacking is just dandy… 
One thing I’m really bummed to say goodbye to is our little backyard. The first thing we did after we moved in was put in the grass. We were surrounded by a busy street and my little back yard felt like our family’s secret little oasis in the middle of the city. We had a lot of fun back there with buddies, bubbles, a tiny plastic pool, flowers, picnics…
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The Blonde Duck says
Moving is so hard. I bet you’re glad it’s over!
rachael says
Ah, the moving saga comes to an end (?). Well told! I love that you packed “Junk Drawer” and “Important Papers” in the same box – lol. And fancy that cubby hole bookshelf in your living room! 😉 Looks nice! Can’t wait to see your new place all decked out in person.
And did Eli really fall asleep w/ his hand in his veggies? That’s hilarious! (My kids aren’t so sure about those mixed veggies, but 17 attempts is a whole month, at least, of making them eat their veggies… then maybe one days they’ll eat as many veggies as your kids!)
Kara says
I’m glad you got to say goodbye to your house. When we left the tiny townhouse where we spent our first year of marriage, at the last minute we decided that my husband would do the final trip on his own. Didn’t seem like a big deal until a year or so later when I suddenly was crying, missing the place because it was so small we could almost always see each other. I had to reassure my poor confused husband that I did indeed love our current house, but just needed a moment. 🙂 Enjoy unpacking and settling in!