I can’t believe it is October already. September flew by since I was traveling for three weeks of it.
Michelle got the keys to her new house this morning at 11:30. We loaded up her car and mine with kitchen stuff. It was good to get in the house and see what it is like empty. We discovered the oven that is there is very old and needs replaced. There is a broken window that needs replaced and the heating and A/C units need checked out.
Michelle is going to rent the house from me for a bit until she makes a final decision as to buying it. If she decides to buy it, we can start the closing process so she can own it officially. I want to make sure she is going to be happy there before I sell it to her.
Ellexia and Tagen both gave it a thumbs up. They both will have nice big bedrooms. The house is on three levels so they will have to get used to doing steps. There is a washer and dryer in the house which was a nice surprise. That will save Michelle some dollars up front.
Ellexia and I went to the hardware store and got a gallon of paint for her bedroom. I told her I would get it painted either tomorrow or Tuesday. The rest of the house could use a fresh coat of paint but I will wait and see what Michelle wants to do.
While we were at the hardware store getting paint, I found an oven that will work nicely. They are going to deliver it Tuesday afternoon. That was easy! I will call the HVAC people and the window repair place Monday and get those things taken care of.
Michelle is spending the afternoon putting the kitchen together. I brought Ellexia back to the country house with me. It was too crowded in town today for me. I came home a bit cranky and decided I needed to put myself into time out.
We still aren’t sure when Michelle will be moving. She is waiting on the mover to let her know when he can work her in. She has purchased some new furniture and isn’t sure when the beds and couches can be delivered. Guess there is no rush but now that she has the house she is anxious to get moved in.
I am feeling much better today except for the cranky part. The body aches, raging headache and temperature are all gone. I still feel tired but this feels like a normal tired and not the bone tired I was feeling yesterday. I am having trouble sleeping in since I have gotten back from Ireland. Still have a bit of jet lag I suppose.
I will get started cleaning this house sometime this week. It needs a really good clean where I wash all the woodwork, etc. Maybe with the kiddos moving out it will stay cleaner longer. It will be good to reset this house this week and next with the kids moving out. Kathy will finish her housesitting job this coming Saturday and she will be back. We will have to find a new normal with just the two of us in the house.
Michelle is to close on the sell of her house tomorrow. It will be good for her to have that behind her. She can make a new beginning in the new house and find a new routine and structure for herself and the kiddos. It has been a long almost four months since she moved in with me for her. I’m glad she has a new place to start over fresh.
Tomorrow Kathy is helping me take the two dogs and cat to the vet for their annual shots. Sophia can sometimes be stubborn about getting into the car. She will jump right in after we come out of the vet’s office. Hoping the two of us can handle the three animals.
Tuesday I have a mammogram and a bone density test in the morning. It will be good to get those done and over with for the year. I will get started painting in the morning tomorrow and finish up if needed Tuesday afternoon.
I don’t have anything else on my calendar for the rest of the week. I will have plenty of time to clean house here. It needs it badly. I love having a completely clean house but hate putting the effort into making it clean. I have procrastinated on it long enough and it has to be done this week.
My dryer is still causing the breaker to flip. I will need to call an appliance repairman. I am thinking the thermostat on the dryer may be the problem. Anyone know of an appliance repairman? The dryer is less than a year old so will need to check on the warranty to see what I need to do. I hate dealing with things like this. Dang it anyways.
It was about this time last year that Jim and I began our breakup. In some ways it feels like a lifetime ago and other times it feels like it happened yesterday. Life sure can turn quickly and take you on a different path. I’m pleased with how far I have come in a years time and am ever so grateful for those that have supported me through this.
Grateful Michelle got a house, grateful I like to paint, and grateful I can stay home the rest of the day in time-out.