Settling

Phew. Where to begin? It's been a week and a half since the movers arrived. For the first seven days there was lots of motivation to unpack boxes and get organized. Then, all of the sudden, we hit a brick wall of exhaustion. The new school rhythm is the most difficult thing to adjust to. We are still transitioning from our summer schedule and it is hard to get to bed early.

The boys started school the same day we moved into our house. The first morning Thierry, Lucien and I took them to school and that same afternoon they came home on the bus. I feel very thankful Andrea and Maxi dove into their new school so readily. We haven't had to deal with tears and that makes all of these changes so much easier.

The office and our bedroom are the two rooms that aren't set up yet. Our armoires didn't fit up the staircase so Thierry and I are still living out of our suitcases and boxes. We need to a find a dresser. Need to work on unpacking the office - I am beginning to miss not having my scrapbook supplies at the ready.

The rest of the house has been unpacked - good thing. Next I have to start hanging things on the walls. It takes me forever to commit to the placement of photos and art. I feel determined to make decisions more quickly so as not to live with piles of stuff everywhere.

Did you know that is rained for days and days last week? It was very un-motivating. But whenever it let up we were outside exploring. There is a park nearby and quiet streets - great places for playing. Also, our neighbors have made us feel welcomed and I feel so so thankful for that.

For now, we are in the getting-to-know-you stage. All the newness and figuring out of things. I think it's just a matter of time before everything becomes second nature. Just a matter of time before we know which kitchen drawer holds the peeler or which wall the switch is on or where we put our keys. Just a matter of time before we feel at home.

This post was styled with Pugly Pixel's Freebie Blog Photo Templates with Fabric Labels. Thanks Karina! 

Comments

[Titelaine]

Bon courage pour le reste des cartons!! Il ne m'en reste que quelques uns, isolés dans la maison, mais cela fait du bien de voir la fin arriver!
Belle nouvelle vie Denise!
Bizzz

[eva]

cela fait plaisir d'avoir de bonnes nouvelles de ce changement de vie à 5!

ta maison a l'air tres jolie et je comprends que ce qoit un peu difficile de tout organiser.

felicitations aux garçons qui semblent déjà etre "at home".

donne vite des nouvelles, à bientot!

[mel]

Good luck for the rest !!!
it looks so easy when I see you moving in ....
Mel

[Beba]

I love that your street is tree-lined. It looks like home! You are amazing! Say hi to Juanch from me. You should be getting something in the mail today. HUGS.

[Angélique]

Contente de savoir que tout se passe bien et que les enfants se soient adaptés aussi vite !!!! Biz

[Estelle]

Super d'avoir de tes nouvelles, ça fait plaisir ! Tous ces changements doivent être épuisants, mais si excitants !!! Profite bien, essaye de te reposer, et bon courage à vous 5 !!!
Bises
Estelle

[Elena]

Denise, me encanta tu reportaje...me alegro que la vuelta al cole de los niños haya ido muy bien y veo que Thierry también ha llegado ya ...good!! Chicos,ánimo con el resto del traslado, os mandamos un abrazo muy muy fuerte. Elena

[esclar]

Waaaou!!! So exiting!! So do you like your new house? How do you feel!! I can see the boys are already into their new life! What about you?!!! bisous

[Denise Laborde]

Esclar! Yes, we are all doing well and liking our new home - me included. Bises, D

Denise

[Melissa]

The house looks lovely, all that light! It will soon enough become a home for your tribe and be a witness to many milestones and happy moments. Enjoy!