Week one and two have passed quicker than we could have realized. It is hard to believe we have been in our home for two whole weeks! Although it has only been two weeks, I have already learned a LOT – some happy lessons and some a little discouraging.
Lesson One: I am not good at not being settled. We are currently still living out of boxes and do not have one room that is fully setup, although we are getting close.
Lesson Two: Things do not always go as quickly as planned. That’s right, if you know me at all you know that I always have high expectations – of myself, of others and of the way things are going to play out. Sadly, things do not always go as I planned. I definitely underestimated the time and effort that goes into stripping forty six years of wallpaper from a house.
Lesson Three: Take the time to be grateful and appreciate the people in your life who are there for you. This is something I don’t necessarily need to be reminded of, but rather, something I am constantly thankful for. I cannot even begin to describe how lucky Michael and I are to have such wonderful people in our lives. Whether they help us move, build a fence, paint or just give us something to smile about, there are certainly people in our lives who continually shower us with love and support.
Lesson Four: Take a Break. Sometimes I feel like there is so much on my plate that I just can’t rest until the load is more manageable. Not taking a break can certainly lead to exhaustion and can end up affecting relationships, work and overall well-being. This is exactly the reason I jumped at the opportunity to see some of my best friends who I have not seen in awhile. I drove to Eugene (2 hour jaunt) after work and spent a mere 12 hours with these beautiful ladies who never fail to make me laugh so hard my stomach hurts, and make my heart full of happiness and my mind at peace. I feel refreshed (despite the lack of sleep) and ready to take on the rest of the week full of disorder and home improvements!
Here are some photos of projects we have been taking on and the progress at the Whaley Home:
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| Home Depot fun |
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| New toys...although this one came with a GIANT hassle |
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| First day working on the fence |
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| Wallpaper removing is better with friends |
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| Moving day one |
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| Summer thought our house was a Jungle Gym |
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| I handed down one of my favorite presents from when I was a little girl |
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| Sweetest face around |
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| Couch forts! |
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| Moving Day 2 |
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| Plumb tree break |
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| Summer is helping the big tall guy with the fence |
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| Gage family photo <3 td=""> |
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| Our friend Chris making some progress on the fence |
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| Kevin |
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| Miniature pinecones |
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| The building of this fence has been a family affiar |
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| Mike's dad, my brother, Mike and my Dad |
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| Mom is painting away. Somehow she can do it much faster and better than I can. |
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| Sampson and Ollie have to be tied up until we can get this fence done! |
