The Side of the Cereal Box

Well, I’ve been a homeowner for a month.

…Wild, isn’t it?

Minnie’s adjusted alright. She’s actually quite calm when I’m the only one around. And so far she hasn’t chewd up anything she’s not supposed to while I’ve been at work. (One exception: she got into the trash - prior to when I had a trash can - and licked the chocolate off all the candy wrappers that were in there.) She’s been very good about staying in the yard (so long as we’re out back), but I have to pick her up to get her back in the house (she doesn’t like the stairs).

I’m planning on having a “housewarming party” (of sorts) sometime soon so that I can invite my neighbors over and get to know them better. I’ve talked briefly with a few of them, but it would be nice to be on more than “nod-hello” terms. It also looks like I’ll be having church at my house this Sunday for the first time. (I think they’re mostly coming because Yats is nearby!) I think I’ve got enough chairs, but I don’t really have any toys for the kids (who will probably be constrained to my bedroom as a playroom). What I really wish is that I could get lights and wall art hung before Sunday. That way there wouldn’t be wires dangling from the ceiling, boxed lamps on the floor, and Target bags leaned up against the wall. It’d be nice to have end tables, too… Hm.

I get the distinct impression that I’m never going to be “done” with my house…