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The next evening I really needed a shower (I forgot to move my shampoo and soap and razor over), so I took one before the kids went to bed. Finley was tired and cranky and wanted to be in the bathroom with me. Eric came in to get her and as he was opening the door she slammed it shut on his pinky finger. His fingernail is all black and blue and that night he didn't sleep much.
That same night Samuel woke up to go potty and couldn't find the bathroom. That meant I got to help him. Silas woke up once and needed his covers on, then woke up again and wanted to come into our bed. I was carrying him down the hall and ran him into a wall not once, but twice.
We're still finishing up the painting (Eric finished the laundry room yesterday, so now all we have left is the second bathroom). There are huge mounds of dirt in the backyard, which will become a raised garden soon. I hope. We still need to finish cleaning out some kitchen cabinets and putting liners in. We can't put all of our kitchen stuff away until we do.
Finley has been waking up around 5:30 or 6 because she has old blinds in her window that let light through. Eric is going to get black out shades today.
I took a long nap yesterday afternoon while Finley was napping, the boys were watching a movie, and Eric was painting. Surprisingly, I woke up much less stressed and in a lot better mood.
I'm learning to enjoy the process and I might as well, because this process might be long. Life isn't just about the end result, right?
Ugh, moving! We moved over Christmas two years ago and my 2nd decided to come 4 weeks early, days before the move. I don't think I ever want to do it again, but it does get better over time things settle and you will be glad you made the move :)
ReplyDeleteWhen we bought our house 6 years ago the process was SO painful. My husband said to me one night while we were in bed, "I hope you like this house...because we are NOT going through this again.."
ReplyDeleteGood luck with everything...you will feel right at home in no time.
Keep on keeping on friend. You're doing great. ;)
ReplyDeleteMoving is so hard! I can't imagine what it's like with four kids too! You'll get settled soon and love it. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeletewe moved a few weeks ago, and its SO hard, much worse than i expected! i try to celebrate any progress we do make and remind myself that in a few months, ill love it!
ReplyDeleteI have made the mistake of TOTALLY underestimating the effect moving can have on a little one. Once I thought about it, I realized that it is SO confusing for them! BUT, they are quickly adaptable and will feel at home again in NO TIME!
ReplyDeleteI remember how stressed I was moving, and living in two places. It will get better! And don't stress if everything is not perfect on the house. We still have things not done we said we were going to do two years ago! :)We will pray for you guys tonight!-Caroline
ReplyDeleteit takes time to settle into a house. especially with little ones. when we moved two weeks ago, for the first week, Lily was coming into our bedroom and our bed in the middle of the night. every night. i can't sleep with her in bed so with the lack of sleep and exhaustion from the packing, the moving and the unpacking, i was a walking zombie.
ReplyDeletegive yourself time mama. it will all work out. it always does