Home at last

Friends, our move is complete. We are mostly unpacked.

And Charlie the Dog is exhausted.

But oh! We love our new place! It's everything we wanted. Henry has declared that he wants to live here for the rest of his life. I'm not going to hold him to that, but I appreciate the sentiment.

Right now Henry is home sick with a swollen eye and a sore throat, listening to a "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" audiobook on my computer. Typing while listening to his audiobook with him is more challenging than it sounds. Turns out I can't listen and think at the same time. I'd give him my headphones, but I can't find my headphones. I'm sure they're around here somewhere. And at some point I will get up to look for them.

Comments

[Linda]

This photo makes it look like Charlie is plugged in, just waiting for someone to turn the wall switch on and set him in motion ;^) Sooooo glad you moved, Alice, we were all worried about you!

[Amy]

Congrats on the move! I hope it turns out to be everything you've hoped.

[Ris]

Hooray for a completed move! Love that yellow wall.

[Barb]

Ahhhhh! Home Sweet Home. Congratulations.

[Kate]

Whoooo!
Home SAFE Home is more like it!
Love the yellow wall.

[Springsteen fan]

Huzzah, hurrah, calloo, callay!!!

[Kerry]

Haha Linda is right!

[Nora]

Yay! Welcome home.

[Dusty]

Like

[Erin]

Did you choose that yellow? I withhold comments until I have the answer to that one...

[Ellen]

Soooo happy for you! Less stress is always good. Your new place looks fantastic!

[Sarah]

Congratulations on the whole floor just for you :-) I wish you lots of happiness in your new home.

[Katie]

Yeah! You've made it to the other side. Congrats & happy unpacking.

[Danielle]

Yay! Where did you move to? Still in Brooklyn, or did you make your way to another borough? Or--heaven forbid--Long Island! Good luck with the new place, can't wait to see photos!

[Jenean Hoffman]

Hooray for you and the family! So proud you were able to fix your situation! You ARE a warrior, lady! Now settle in, have a cup of tea and a biscotti...and get writing!
Mwahhh!-The chick in Roseville, California

[Barnmaven]

I can only imagine the relief and peace you're feeling after accomplishing the big move and getting away from the anxiety and craziness at your old building.

My favorite part of moving is unpacking at the new house. I will start putting things where they go, and am practically unable to stop until every last box is empty. Its so fun to feather my nest. I'd move over and over again if it wasn't for the parts I loathe, namely packing, loading and unloading. I only love the last bit.

[Walkingborder (Karen)]

Can't wait to see tons of pics of the new place!

[Kate]

Welcome home! I'm so glad you're safe and sound.

Excess sound, even.

(boo, hiss)

[suburbancorrespondent]

I can't listen and type, either. It bothers me that I can't simultaneously blog and enjoy my favorite NPR programs.

[MomontheVerge]

So glad you're home...

[Tina]

Hope you feel more settled soon...
and the kiddo feels better.
Best,
Tina

[Kyranp]

I'm with commenter #1. The cord is cracking me up. Recharging.

Glad your time in the wilderness has come to an end. Welcome home! xo

[grannymelissa]

So happy to read that you're finally home. May blessings abound, and may many happy memories be made.

[Michelle]

Word to the wise - there's a LOT of strep going around the city. You might want to get Henry a strep test just to be sure . . .

Every happiness in your new home!

[Jen]

Welcome home! I'm so glad you are in a place where you can feel safe and comfortable. All the best as you settle in!

[Philippines properties]

I love your new place, welcome home!! I am always torn between the art, color, and texture that I love, and the need for the calm, monotone space my mind needs.

Paula M

[healthguard]

Congratulations to your smooth moving. I hope you will have a wonderful time in your new place. Charlie looks really exhausted. Well, God bless your new home.

[GirlsGoneChild]

Congratulations, mama. Welcome home!

[Leslie]

Luckily it looks like you've plugged Charlie in, so he should be more energized soon...

Congratulations to you and the fam on your new home :)

Also: YELLOW!!!

[Cindy]

That picture is the perfect representation of moving. Glad you finally got into the new home!

[Kassi]

Congratulations for the move! What a relief!! My own little Henry is at home and ill as well. Sore throat and red goopy eyes...poor little Henry's.

[Steph]

Congrats!!! So sorry Henry is sick!! My son LOVES the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books. He's eagerly awaiting the purchase of the newest. *note to self check to see if it's released I think it was supposed to be released about now*

[Reid]

Thank goodness. Out of the old, into the new. I feel as relieved as if I'd moved myself. Though of course vicarious moving is much, much less exhausting (for me).

[Amigurumigirl]

yay woohoooo *jumpjumpclapclap* (^_^)

[Margaret]

Congrats, I'm so happy for you Alice! It must feel like a little slice of heaven.

[Alexandra]

Yippe kay yi yay!

GOod news, fantastic!

Sleep the sweet sleep of peace tonight.

[RCBM]

HUGE sigh of relief here. Whew!

[Sarah]

Congratulations! And the walls aren't even beige! I hope the unpacking is relatively painless and your days are as bright and sunny as that yellow.

[Mauigirl]

Glad you made it and hope Charlie recharges quickly!

[Aimee Greeblemonkey]

CONGRATS!!!!
And the puppy pic is priceless.

P.S. Surprise surprise my kid loves Diary of Wimpy Kid too.

[Elizabeth Esther]

love the yellow walls. then again. i'm partial. we have yellow walls. it makes me happy. congratulations.

[Lucy]

Enjoy! Neighbors suck. That's why I bought myself an island.

[Amy]

Yay! Yellow! We have a bedroom that I like to call the Velveeta room, for obvious reasons.

I'm glad you got out of that hell hole. Best of luck in the new digs.

Lucy, are you serious? An island would be fabulous. Not that I'm in any need for extra privacy (I'm on 80 acres abutting 1000 acres of conservation land), but being surrounded by ocean might be even better than being surrounded by forest.

[Wombat Central]

I'll bet Charlie sniffed every last inch of the place before collapsing on that floor! Congrats on the new place. And why did I never think to look for "Wimpy Kid" on audio book before?

[Kendra]

Congratulations on the completed move! I hope you never have to do it again.

[sayfoo]

please tell us the wall color! my son wants his room yellow for our new house and i have not seen a shade that i love until this one....

[Alice Bradley]

Sayfoo, the color is "Yellow Highlighter," by Benjamin Moore. I must say, I was a skeptic, but it's really nice in a kid's room. 

[sayfoo]

yippee! thanks, A!

[barbara]

I had no idea you had an electric dog. Does he have a battery pack for walks? Because that cord doesn't look terribly long.

[Kim]

I always just want to give Charlie big hugs. He is the sweetness!