We are in and it feels good. The move went well, not many hitches, two breakages, one splinter, several sore limbs, two bottles of prosecco and just the one argument.
This house is already full of happy memories. Birthdays, parties, Watching fireworks in the conservatory with my hands over the 6 year old’s ears, dinner parties, drunken games, football in the garden and sleepovers.
You see this house is my best friend’s house, Teacher Friend Mother of 3’s (TFMo3). The first time I visited this house was 6 years ago, I sat in the same spot as I write this post, holding my three week old baby with the rest of our NCT members. One was still pregnant.
Moving our things into this house just feels right. The 6 year old who doesn’t do change is really happy … sleeping in her best friend’s old room. The dog is snoring, The Husband has installed his MAHOOSIVE TV, the Teenager is texting furtively on her Blackberry and the 4 year old is snoring whilst clutching his plastic sword.
All is as it should be in the new Driver house.
Now, where did I put the gin?
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spudballoo on July 25, 2010
And the pants…don’t forget your pants…;-)
Sounds like the perfect move. One where everything is a known quantity. Splendid!
Chin chin x
English Mum on July 25, 2010
Yay! Sounds perfect. What did you break?
mrs worthington on July 25, 2010
I broke a glass! But I mobilised the troops to get kids rooms sorted did the playroom n played crazy golf with my nephew as you do when moving in.
Amy on July 25, 2010
Sounds like my kind of move! Good work.
Alethea on July 26, 2010
Jeepers, well done! Such calm over moving day is unheard of in our household.
Liz (LivingwithKids) on July 26, 2010
So glad it all went well – here’s to a very happy time in your new home *raises coffee cup* (well, it is only 1.20pm on a monday)
Mwa on July 27, 2010
Clever thing to move into a house you already know. I hope you found the gin.
Elli D. on August 1, 2010
I have to say you are one of the very few people who feel absolutely comfortable and happy so shortly after the move. That is just amazing! I envy you. But yeah, you already have memories from the place – what could possibly be better? Especially for children, who often have problems getting used to new places.