Yankee Doodle Dandy

Hello folks. Sorry for the silence. Not much of a creative side these days. Too much of the right brain is being used to organize the house. My office is pretty much the last room to do, and I just can't get motivated. Anyway....

Andrew got out his piano books from when he was taking lessons in Encinitas. He found and taught himself how to play "Yankee Doodle Dandy". Pretty appropriate if you ask me. He sang along as he played the piano. I need to find my camcorder and see if he'll do it again. It was absolutely precious! What a perfect song to choose!

I have a new washer and dryer. All this modern technology is boggling my mind. I needed to find out what the situation was about the locked door on the washer. So, I go searching for the instruction manual. It told me all about how to load and what temps to use, etc, but nothing about the door being locked except for the fact that due to safety, the door locks. All I wanted to know was why does it take eons for the door to unlock when I push pause to add a garment??? Within the instruction manuals was a DVD for the washer. A DVD????? Haven't popped it in the player yet. That would be fun family time. Sheesh!!

Off to get Andrew out of the shower. Speaking of which, happy April ones to all. :)

Nancy, Andrew, & Kittyprissypants

Le Monstre Banished

So, all the clothes have been put away along with all the sheets and towels. Just how many green towels does one need?? Most of my clothes were in my largest suitcase. Actually, the largest suitcase ever. For those in the know, it's lovingly refered to as "Le Monstre" because it barely fits in a Lyonaise lift. ;) It is now in my basement awaiting its next use.

I've devised a new system of working on one room at a time. It's been working so far. Yesterday was day one. The living room looks nice, and there is now room in my bedroom for the new rug I bought yesterday. There are still heaps and heaps of boxes and random stuff laying around the house. One of these weekend days, I'm thinking of having a picture hanging party. These old horse hair and plaster walls don't always bode well for hanging heavy pictures. The walls like to crumble. I was told to put a piece of masking tape on the wall where the nails go. Knowing this, I think I'll wait for people to come over who know what they are doing. Yesterday, I unwrapped all the pictures and put them in the rooms where I think they'll look best. More rugs are on their way, so I better get rid of the boxes in those rooms soon.

Got Andrew's Fischer-Price basketball goal put together in the driveway - need to find the basketball. He unearthed the wagon and played evil knievel off the cellar door. Yes, we have a cellar door. Also, he got a bike the other day from Wal-Mart, so he's good to go when the weather is nice. Still need to find his helmet though.

Well, off to read the Boston Globe. Decided to subscribe to a city paper to find out about culture. And maybe a job.

till next time......

Lost

Anyone seen my happy place??? Maybe it's in one of the many many many many many many many boxes left to unpack and put away. Any volunteers for helping to organize???

I love tension rods, the Wal-Mart, & Lowe's both in Epping.

Finally opened bank accounts & got the necessary supplies for trash and recycle.

There are 230 caleries in a 10 oz Dunkachino. Oh so worth it......

Unpacking ad nausiem

Ok, so it's been a few days. Mom has been wonderful, even with her broken knee, helping with the unpacking and organization. There were/are over 100 boxes plus furniture. It's been complete chaos. I've taken some pictures and hope to update my shutterfly account. Those pics can be viewed at www.nancyrehfeld.shutterfly.com sometime in the hopeful near future.

In the midst of all the unpacking and getting settled, I seemed to have changed decades. A fun group of 11 of us went to a nice restaurant at the beach in Hampton Monday night to celebrate my aging. I now have a lovely pair of reading glasses..... ;)

Andrew started school on Tuesday. When I went to pick him up, in the torrential rains, he said it was a great day! He loves his new school! We've had some temper tantrums and attitude which is to be expected. Overall, he has been really good during this huge transition. I expect the 'tudes to surface now and again.

It's late, stupid daylight savings, and I must get my beauty sleep. Mom & Dad leave in tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon.

Off to update the photos.
nitey-nite.

Boxes, boxes, and more boxes

Back over to the house today to unpack boxes and get organized. 13 steps to the 2nd floor. Haven't counted the steps to the basement. Then, there are the trips to the garage. Back and forth. Up and down. Back and forth. Up and down. Mom is the kitchen angel and got it 80% organized. Apparently, there are no shelves in the pantry. That might help. Also, the shelves in the plastic pantry I brought with me are MIA. The movers put that one in the basement blocking the door to the safe. So much to do. DVD player and TV are set up so Andrew can watch his movies. Priorities you know. DirectTV to be installed on Monday. Happy Birthday to me....
Poor Natasha. I've moved her litter box and food station so many times. She actually is being a good kitty. Her favorite place in the house right now is on Andrew's bed buried in his comforter and pillows. I took pictures today, and as soon as I get organized with that, I'll place those either on this blog or in my shutterfly account. Or, hey, maybe both. I'd get to sit down to do that! Maybe once Andrew starts school (Tuesday), I'll find a wonderful spa and get a massage.
We decided to spend another night at the fabulous B&B. Mostly because of the sherry, but a little bit because we just didn't get to the beds today, and there are no window coverings. The ones from the Encinitas house are surely in a box somewhere. Home Depot & Lowe's, here we come on Sunday. The B&B room isn't available Sunday night, so we have to be at the house then. Sheets and thumbtacks anyone?? Plus, I really do need to accept the fact that I AM unemployed.....
Andrew is having a wonderful time playing next door. Bless Alan and Susan's hearts for welcoming him. Honestly though, they do have the cool toys. :) At least he knows his good behaviour when he's over there. School will be very good for him.
Dad arrived tonight for the weekend and the big decade change. Poor guy had to take off and land 4 times just so that he could stay on the same plane to avoid gate changes. He's enjoying the sherry also.
Well, the clocks jump ahead tonight, and I'm bushed.
nitey-nite.