Settling In

This move has been fairly smooth in some aspects (the movers, packing, the kids) but rough in others (the builder, the sub-contractors) and it’s still not over because we don’t close until later this month. Although we’re about ready to let out a scream of “phew” I won’t and can’t until it’s truly done.

Isaac and Grete have settled in perfectly -- it took Grete a few days to find her groove, but this morning the “shredder” was back at my Saturday newspaper inspiring me to clean by throwing bits of newspaper throughout the house. Last I saw, she was vigorously reading the Sports section downstairs.


Isaac loves the windows and talks every moment of the day! He’s even learning some more sounds, though, a by-product of practicing. We’ve started making him a weekly “Layered Salad” with green goodness and that’s really showing in his feathers and demeanor. I think his internal bio-systems are happy. I also love the fact that each morning he can wake with the sun, roost as it goes down, and just watch birds, squirrels, and airplanes from the big windows. The Saturday morning shower has come and gone.



I went to Norfolk for work last week, and it was a great trip -- met some of the newer trainers on the team and reconnected with everyone else. All good news. When I went to my favorite restaurant there, Havana, the bartender immediately poured a glass of the Montepulciano without me asking. I go there too often and will be going there more through the end of the year.

Oh, Ryan had his birthday and I bought him a new wallet and lots of clothing. I wrapped everything and made a “Present Skyscraper.” He wears the same stuff over and over and frankly isn’t as messy with color/bleach as he used to be -- so it was time for more clothes. Unfortunately, one of the best shirts was too small and since I got it on sale I can’t take it back...it fits me...how big of a loser do I feel that I buy him something that only I can wear. Ugh.



I love the kitchen in this house -- I’ve already cooked a few meals, including a German one with Wienerschnitzel (Ryan said it was the best I’ve made) and Gemüse au Gratin.


Time to do chores around here. I really love this house. Listening to Caribou and ready to take on the day.

Tschüss!