Atalie has now been here for a little over a week and most of her things are now put away. She worked diligently all last week and the place is becoming more organized and homey! By far, the worst thing to take care of was removing the adhesive from the price stickers on the dish set. It took 3 or 4 hours just to get all the goo off of the accessory ice cream bowls!!! (And that’s even with letting them soak in hot soapy water and using Goo Gone).
There are still a few projects to be done such as painting the TV stand, putting new photos in the picture frames and organizing albums, sorting paperwork that’s askew in the office, signing up for internet/cable, and finding a coffee table. But since Atalie is waiting to start working until the beginning of the new year, those things will eventually be done in her free time.
Meanwhile, Patrick’s been busy on the weekdays with work and school as usual, although the two of us went out this past Tuesday night for his friend’s 24th b-day. Atalie met a couple more of Patrick’s Missouri posse, and felt pretty comfortable with them right away so it was a fun time. We refrained from going camping with some of the group over the weekend though, as we needed to complete a few errands, but with the arrival of a new backpack we ordered online for Atalie, we anticipate a hiking trip very soon. We just need to get her some hiking boots first, then we’re good to go!
As for this week, we might be doing something special for our 5 year anniversary one of these nights. It’s crazy to think that the two of us have been together that long! We’ll let you know what we decide to do!
3 comments:
be sure to break those boots in - at least wear them around a bit first... what would be a name for a posse of geology people? rock-flock, drones about stones, or, best yet, ore-corps? (feel free to use those.) let me know if you got something better...the apartment looks much neater...happy anniversary... see ya's
Wow, what a difference a few days makes to put away all of the stuff that Atalie hauled in. The apartment is looking great from the picture. I am glad you like the painting Patrick, and now that I am nearly an empty nester, perhaps there will more time to do art. I would rather have my kids close at hand, but hey, I'll try to be happy making things that I know will occasionally remind them of me. I hope the painting does the trick from time to time.
I had a great weekend in Springfield and can't wait to come back and check out that flea market more thoroughly that's located just down the street. I wish we would have discovered it a bit sooner as I could have spent much longer exploring that treasure trove. Dad is probably overjoyed that I didn't have more time, as that would mean more "junk" to find a spot for in the house. I'll have to save my flea market pennies for the next trip! Happy Halloween!
Congrats on 5 years you two!!! And the room pics look awesome :) cant wait to visit someday! :) - Jill
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