Hello there! I know it's been forever, but would you like to have a Virtual Coffee with me today? Cause I could totally use a good friend chat this morning and we haven't caught up in forever.
If you were really here this morning...I'd probably show you around a little and remind you that the house is still a work in progress. I totally plan on giving a "virtual tour" of the house once we're done, but these last couple of days I haven't been in the mood to organize. I've been in the mood to veg.
Thankfully, the kitchen is fully done (except that one counter that is a catch-all because we're still trying to find homes for some things). It's always the first room in the house that I need to have completely organized when we move in. It's what makes me feel "at home" in a new house. Right now, I totally have everything where I want it and I'm ready to start cooking and baking to my hearts content again. Oh, and did I mention this place has a gas oven? Cause it does. It's fabulous.
If you were really here for coffee today...I'd tell you how the weather has been pleasant lately. Highs in the low 90s and cool enough in the morning to not feel stupid for drinking a hot cup of coffee. We even were able to go venture to the park after dinner the other night.
The park is just down the street and definitely geared more for big kids and not toddlers. 
But, there are swings, so that makes my Juju happy.
If you were really here for coffee today...I'd tell you that, right now, I'm not feeling trapped and lonely. Yet. Part of it is that I'm still so busy getting the house together that I haven't really had a chance to think about my lack of friends here. However, unlike when I moved to Colorado and had a "I'm the loneliest person on the planet" meltdown, I am taking some preventative steps. I am starting a new book club in October, which I am kind of excited about. Well, I guess the part I'm most excited about is that the restaurant they hold the meetings looks delicious!!!! I have been really craving baked goods this pregnancy and the restaurant has a fabulous delicatessen selection. Mmm....
There is also a breastfeeding group at the hospital on base that meets weekly that Julia and I will be visiting soon. Nothing like a bunch of nursing moms to develop some friendships.
Well, I have laundry calling my name and, even though I don't feel like it, I have some rooms and some unpacked boxes that need my attention. It was so nice of you to stop by for coffee. I have missed our chats. No worries, I will be here next week with a nice hot cup waiting for you.
I will admit I have some renovation envy reading your post. My whole house is a catch-all for what ever comes through the door and regardless of how much I try to tidy, declutter etc., it still keeps coming. Ah well, one day I'll look back on this time fondly and wonder why I ever fretted about the stuff like clutter. New book clubs, good food, sunshine, these are the stuff that good times are made of.
ReplyDeletethat park looks pretty awesome and at least it os one they will grow into instead of growing out of really quick. i hate unpacking and if we were really meeting for coffee i would tell you that i have a fe boxes still in our guest bedroom after three years! ooops ; )
ReplyDeleteYay! You're back! Can't wait to see pics of the house! Do you have a Little Gym by you? Julia would dig it I bet, and you can meet some great moms!
ReplyDeleteI"m glad you're not feeling trapped and lonely! I wish there were a book club I could join around these parts. It would be so much fun! Good luck getting settled. Unpacking is no fun, but once it's all done, it's such a lovely feeling!
ReplyDeleteHi, really late for coffee this week! Great of you to' be taking preventative steps, will definitely make settling in easier! Here's to great new friends in your very near future!! Am your newest follower!
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