Finally

Around 3ish Tex finally couldn’t keep his eyes open. On my days off he usually follows me everywhere. To the extent that if I decide to get up from the desk and refill my coffee cup, he’s going to go the 10ft there and back with me. It’s really kind of endearing until after several hours and you realize that he can block most walkways just by standing there, and that his nose is how he views the world. The nose that is perpetually wet and can reach almost to my shoulders.

So, I think I can relate (only as much as a childless woman can) to mothers who sometimes consider their children’s naps as the highlight of their day.

I finally have a home

We moved last weekend. And my entire family (18 including Martin and me) also came up for vacation. It ended up being really great because they all helped carry things from our "temporary condo" to this place. And my ma and sisters helped me get the house looking decent by the time they left. And them being here gave us several breaks in between heavy lifting/"Where do you want this to go?" Oy, that'll wear you out fast.

I've been spending every spare minute I have putting the place in order. But it's just really nice to finally have somewhere to feel at home. I didn't realize how big of a deal this was until I was without a place for a month. It wasn't horrible by any means, but it's just really cozy to have a place.

Don't get any grand illusions of us living it up here yet though. We are still using our black folding chairs for living room furniture. The progress however, is that the furniture is actually ordered (as of yesterday) now. Sheesh. I'm terrible with making decisions.

This weekend is Bliss Fest. A local music festival that is "for hippies and druggies". It's a big thing up here that goes down right on the shores of Lake Michigan. I'm trying to talk Martin into going all day Saturday. I'll update if I was successful or not.

Picture is my sister Athena and nephew Xavier's crocs.