Bussssssy

Wow. I feel like I have fallen from the face of the internet.

This homeownership takes up a lot of time...

At 3:30 p.m. today, I will have owned my house for one week, which means only 1,559 weeks (or 10,943 days) until it is paid off.

So what have I been doing?

• Wednesday night my parents came over and we celebrated with champagne. I also bought hand soap, a doorknocker (which I need to return), and canisters.
• Thursday ... I can't remember what I did.
• Friday I went over to the house on my lunch hour and took a few things in. Then I just meandered around, looking at all this space I now own.
• Saturday my dad and I tore the wallpaper borders down from the kitchen, family room, half bathroom, and both bedrooms. We used vinegar and water - it worked great - but it was still hard work.
• Sunday I went to the hardware stores with my dad and pointed at things I liked. We picked up the new sofa and loveseat. My dad realigned the garage door. I mowed the lawn. Also on Sunday I was featured in Lake Erie Life Style magazine's home and garden issue. They interviewed new home owners. (And, of course, we squeezed in some Mother's Day celebration.)
• Monday I mowed the lawn again after work. My hands hurt bad - like they were bruised.
• Tuesday I reviewed some paint color ideas with my mom and she showed me curtains she bought. My dad called the locksmith and got some ceiling paint

Now, here we are a week later.

My parents have been a HUGE help. I think my dad isn't feeling overwhelmed yet, since he is my go-to Mr. Fix It. (I have to get him a big Father's Day gift.)

I'm also so surprised with how much I got done. I didn't really think anything was going to be happening with the house for many weeks, but I am certainly relieved to have some things accomplished.