I've been wanting to write for awhile but things have been so crazy- even now I don't know where to begin and I'm sure I'll just cover little bits of things.
Anyhow- we have been in our home for almost two weeks now- it seems like it can't possibly be that long- it seems so much more still needs to be done. We've been busy- last week I took kids to 3 doctors appts.- and the doctor is now about 35-40 minutes away, and no none of the apts. were on the same day. It's been an adjsutment getting use to our new area- not all bad or good- but definitely things to adjust to such as:
1. Everyone knowing where we live- " Yes we do live in the parsongae" Our house was completed in 1901 and had been the Presbyterian Parsonage until now. It is a very well known home in the area and it's weird for people to talk about your home and how it was taken care of and... I almost feel guilty- like we stole the Parsonage! I'm curious to know why they sold it now- I'll have to find out!
2. Lightening bugs and toads! This is a YaY thing for me!! It has been since I lived at my parents that I could go outside and see toads and lightening bugs- but I can here so that's kind of cool.
3. The traffic on Main Street- we live in such a tiny area, the traffic that goes by is much louder and disturbing than I had imagined. It appears that mufflers are optional here- or that people do something to purposely make their cars loud. Farm equipment goes by, and there is also a Mead factory that creates traffic. Oh- and if your neighbor recommends you don't park on the street- I recommend you listen to them- which I did not completely do. I was having appliances delivered so I parked on the street. Next day I heard a crash and saw someone drive away as a piece of my mirror flew onto the sidewalk. Evidently it's normal- my neighbor had 2 mirrors swiped and one of those also hit the fender- and no stopping. If you are in the area you will notice that some people fold their mirrors in- if you are considering parking on the street- you better.
4. Living in the country is an adjustment for my kids. It is hard not having stores and such that they can ride their bikes too. And Whitney was taken back when someone recommended basketball practice be adjusted based on their milking schedule. It's an adjustment for me as well- but I grew up in similar area, so not quite so much for me as it is for them.
5. Hunting is HUGE here. The school is closed the first 2 days of deer season.
So it's been interesting and has had it's share of ups and downs- I'm wondering how we will all feel about things a month from now. There is a great lake about 20-25 min. away, the library is next door ( the books are somewhat limited since it is not affiliated with any govt., but is self funded) but there's some good stuff and helpful library ladies. Our neighbor to the right reminds me of my brother- a bit redneck perhaps but with a good heart. He has given us all kinds of info., and set us up with some firewood for our firepit.
And so it goes...
Reading now : "A Tale Dark and Grimm"- although it's a kids book I can't read it when Richard is away and I have to sleep in my new house alone ( sometimes it feels a bit creepy still)
