Here I am again, all moved into my new house! I missed you all this past week and hope that you haven't totally given up on me. I will be back to my regular blogging self by Monday morning.
As you can see by the packed moving van, there wasn't much air space between our belongings! My husband and brother in law Rick are expert packers and got about 75 percent of our things into the truck. We also had the help of my nephew and a strong friend, as well as another one of my brothers in law. When you are moving yourselves, it sure does help to have male relatives! On the Angels Camp end of the move, we had my son in law and one of his friends lend a hand getting things unloaded off the truck. The concensus is that I own the heaviest furniture on the planet.
I adore my new little house, but have to admit that trying to figure out where to put all the furniture, nick nacks and possessions has been daunting. At first it seemed as if nothing was going to work. My furniture is all too big, my brilliant stackable pantry containers can't stack on the too close together shelves, I have no place to put my gazillion pairs of shoes, and worst of all, I don't have a clue where to put on my makeup and do my toilette. Don't even ask where I am going to put my 40 boxes of books. Slowly but surely, things are getting sorted out.
I miss my big rooms, my built in vanity, my deep and tall pantry shelves, my shoe cubbies, and my built in bookcases. However, shelves can be repositioned, book cases purchased, and I will get the makeup thing figured out. And we bought four shoe cubby units at Lowe's in Sonora yesterday! On the plus side, I have seen my daughter every day, my new back yard is a haven for hummingbirds, and my new neighbors seem super friendly. I am going to a 4th of July barbeque tomorrow and will contribute a wonderful summery sounding strawberry/blueberry pie for dessert. And if I can find the box where I put my camera batteries, I will take a picture!
Internet was set up today, and you can tell how devoted I am to all of you, that posting to my blog was my first priority! Have a safe and happy 4th of July everyone.
100 responses to “Downsizing Isn’t Easy”
Welcome to your new home! Moving is so not fun, but everything sounds great. Less house to clean = more time to quilt.
Welcome to your new home! Moving is so not fun, but everything sounds great. Less house to clean = more time to quilt.
How wonderful that you are all moved. You’re going to love your new home, the hummingbirds specially! My move is still hanging over my head like a thundercloud, but like yours it will get done!
How wonderful that you are all moved. You’re going to love your new home, the hummingbirds specially! My move is still hanging over my head like a thundercloud, but like yours it will get done!
Congrats on surviving the move AND keeping your sense of humor! The new home will be lovely, I have no doubt!
Congrats on surviving the move AND keeping your sense of humor! The new home will be lovely, I have no doubt!
Congratulations on surviving your move! I survived mine too! I’m facing all of the same problems you are except that I’ve moved into one bedroom in my parent’s home. I do have my sewing machine set up, but I’ve not used it yet. I hope to spend some time this weekend sewing again. Can’t wait to see pictures of your new home.
Congratulations on surviving your move! I survived mine too! I’m facing all of the same problems you are except that I’ve moved into one bedroom in my parent’s home. I do have my sewing machine set up, but I’ve not used it yet. I hope to spend some time this weekend sewing again. Can’t wait to see pictures of your new home.
So glad you made it. Missed your daily blog. Looking forward to hearing about your new adventures in your new home.
So glad you made it. Missed your daily blog. Looking forward to hearing about your new adventures in your new home.
We moved almost a yr ago, and I am still switching things around to find the ‘right’ spot. It will all fall into place eventually. Glad you are getting settled. Have a happy weekend!
We moved almost a yr ago, and I am still switching things around to find the ‘right’ spot. It will all fall into place eventually. Glad you are getting settled. Have a happy weekend!
So glad to hear that you survived the move! Soon you’ll be thriving! In the meantime, lots of us have been peeking in on Ahren’s blog and have been enjoying it immensely. Like I said before, had to create a google account in order to comment, but it’s been worth it! sillysally a.k.a. choc chip addict.
So glad to hear that you survived the move! Soon you’ll be thriving! In the meantime, lots of us have been peeking in on Ahren’s blog and have been enjoying it immensely. Like I said before, had to create a google account in order to comment, but it’s been worth it! sillysally a.k.a. choc chip addict.
So good to hear that you are moved. It blows my mind how you make time for us like you do.
So good to hear that you are moved. It blows my mind how you make time for us like you do.
Ah yes moving. Hard as it is, it is a good way to thin out what we don’t need. I need to do some thining….
Ah yes moving. Hard as it is, it is a good way to thin out what we don’t need. I need to do some thining….
Five years ago we moved from a big home to a 5th wheel trailer! We traveled for two years in the trailer and I loved the minimalist living. Then mom got sick and we needed to come home to care for her. Three years ago we rented a place and started acquiring things again, and just last month we bought another home, much smaller than the first one. So I’ve downsized, built up again, and now am figuring things out in our new place. But I’m close to 13 out of 15 grandkids! Worth it all!
Congratulations on your new place. You’ll get it figured out!
Five years ago we moved from a big home to a 5th wheel trailer! We traveled for two years in the trailer and I loved the minimalist living. Then mom got sick and we needed to come home to care for her. Three years ago we rented a place and started acquiring things again, and just last month we bought another home, much smaller than the first one. So I’ve downsized, built up again, and now am figuring things out in our new place. But I’m close to 13 out of 15 grandkids! Worth it all!
Congratulations on your new place. You’ll get it figured out!
Being by family is the best ever! It makes up for a smaller space. Welcome to your new home.
Being by family is the best ever! It makes up for a smaller space. Welcome to your new home.
I’m glad all went well Nicole and enjoy your weekend BEFORE you work too hard putting it all away!
I’m glad all went well Nicole and enjoy your weekend BEFORE you work too hard putting it all away!
It is hard to downsize!!! I am glad for your safe arrival and new home…it will all come together in time!!
It is hard to downsize!!! I am glad for your safe arrival and new home…it will all come together in time!!
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Nicole so glad you are back on blog and getting used to your new place. It is wonderful to be close to family!and especially new grandbabies…….lol I am sure you will work out all the quirks of your new place. I wish you well! I also have been enjoying the peek into life in Ireland………..
Yeaaa!
Nicole so glad you are back on blog and getting used to your new place. It is wonderful to be close to family!and especially new grandbabies…….lol I am sure you will work out all the quirks of your new place. I wish you well! I also have been enjoying the peek into life in Ireland………..
You didn’t mention your fabric. Is there space for all your fabric? I will soon be feeling your pain. The moving van is pulling up in front of my house on Thursday. Happy 4th!
You didn’t mention your fabric. Is there space for all your fabric? I will soon be feeling your pain. The moving van is pulling up in front of my house on Thursday. Happy 4th!
It all sounds so exciting Nicole. I’m so happy for you. Part of the task is seeing things in your new space. You’ve been seeing everything in a large space before. It will help to live in the house a little while and yes, things will fall into place. Enjoy your 4th!
It all sounds so exciting Nicole. I’m so happy for you. Part of the task is seeing things in your new space. You’ve been seeing everything in a large space before. It will help to live in the house a little while and yes, things will fall into place. Enjoy your 4th!
It’s finally happened!! Congratulations on the move! Using your own “moving company” workers sure allows for some smart remarks, doesn’t it?? But, it’s so worth it to be where you want to be!! Have a happy, fun holiday week-end! Thanks for catching us up on your move!
p.s. Ahren’s blog is really a good read! He’s got his Mama’s gift for writing!
It’s finally happened!! Congratulations on the move! Using your own “moving company” workers sure allows for some smart remarks, doesn’t it?? But, it’s so worth it to be where you want to be!! Have a happy, fun holiday week-end! Thanks for catching us up on your move!
p.s. Ahren’s blog is really a good read! He’s got his Mama’s gift for writing!
That was so nice of Rick to help. He has done more than his fair share of that in his lifetime!
That was so nice of Rick to help. He has done more than his fair share of that in his lifetime!
I think that once your get settled you will feel more comfortable. I know at first when living in our house it took awhile before I knew I had things in their place. And remember, not only being by your daughter but your grandbaby to be! And if I recall, you will have an awesome quilting studio out back!! Enjoy some of your weekend between unpacking!
I think that once your get settled you will feel more comfortable. I know at first when living in our house it took awhile before I knew I had things in their place. And remember, not only being by your daughter but your grandbaby to be! And if I recall, you will have an awesome quilting studio out back!! Enjoy some of your weekend between unpacking!
Yay! So glad to hear from you…it will all quilt out as they say! Happy 4th Nicole! Xo Pam in Chico
Yay! So glad to hear from you…it will all quilt out as they say! Happy 4th Nicole! Xo Pam in Chico
Hi Nicole, so happy you are finally in your new home. I wish you all the best.
Happy 4th!
Hi Nicole, so happy you are finally in your new home. I wish you all the best.
Happy 4th!
Excited to “see” ur new place!! Especially your sewing cottage :o) And your new yard! And, the doggies :o) Amie
Excited to “see” ur new place!! Especially your sewing cottage :o) And your new yard! And, the doggies :o) Amie
Everything will be in order, all in good time. Take care.
Baby girl will be here soon.
Everything will be in order, all in good time. Take care.
Baby girl will be here soon.
I’m glad to hear you’re settling in. Moving is so stressful–be good to yourself!
I should have thought about it earlier and offered to take all your fabric off your hands so you wouldn’t have to move it. Silly me. 😉
I’m glad to hear you’re settling in. Moving is so stressful–be good to yourself!
I should have thought about it earlier and offered to take all your fabric off your hands so you wouldn’t have to move it. Silly me. 😉
Congrats on the move – would love to see a picture of that pie!
Congrats on the move – would love to see a picture of that pie!
Congrats on the move! At least the big part is over. You’ll work everything out I’m sure! Have a happy 4th!
Congrats on the move! At least the big part is over. You’ll work everything out I’m sure! Have a happy 4th!
So glad that you have arrived safely at your new home. How fun to be so close to your lovely daughter! Just a couple of curiosity questions, that you totally don’t have to answer if I am getting to snoopy. Are you keeping your job at the Dr.’s office and have you sold your old home?
So glad that you have arrived safely at your new home. How fun to be so close to your lovely daughter! Just a couple of curiosity questions, that you totally don’t have to answer if I am getting to snoopy. Are you keeping your job at the Dr.’s office and have you sold your old home?
One step at a time and you will figure it all out Nicole.
One step at a time and you will figure it all out Nicole.
She’s b-a-a-ck! Brave soul you are Nicole. The big bad move is behind you. You can spend the next number of years getting settled and squared away. I will bet you won’t be lonely.
She’s b-a-a-ck! Brave soul you are Nicole. The big bad move is behind you. You can spend the next number of years getting settled and squared away. I will bet you won’t be lonely.
Wow, Nicole, I thought you were still weeks away from moving! What a huge chore. Hope you find all the right new places for your stuff to live 🙂
Wow, Nicole, I thought you were still weeks away from moving! What a huge chore. Hope you find all the right new places for your stuff to live 🙂
So excited to see you posted today!! Isn’t it funny how addicted we are to technology 🙂 Sounds like you’re going to be in a good, friendly neighborhood. I hear you on the heavy furniture…but it’s pretty I’m sure 🙂 Have a great 4th!
So excited to see you posted today!! Isn’t it funny how addicted we are to technology 🙂 Sounds like you’re going to be in a good, friendly neighborhood. I hear you on the heavy furniture…but it’s pretty I’m sure 🙂 Have a great 4th!
So happy for you, Nicole! Can’t wait to see the pics of your new quilting studio. Looking forward to hearing of your adventures, and of course…lots of baby news!
So happy for you, Nicole! Can’t wait to see the pics of your new quilting studio. Looking forward to hearing of your adventures, and of course…lots of baby news!
I’m so glad you’re back, I really missed your posts! Welcome to your new home – I’m sure you’ll soon get sorted and find new places to keep all your belongings and it must be wonderful to be so near your daughter and bump. Take care and don’t overdo the unpacking!
I’m so glad you’re back, I really missed your posts! Welcome to your new home – I’m sure you’ll soon get sorted and find new places to keep all your belongings and it must be wonderful to be so near your daughter and bump. Take care and don’t overdo the unpacking!
How lovely to hear from you! I checked in Friday morning but didn’t get back later in the day so missed your debut!
I hear you on missing this, that, and the other thing about your former home and wondering just where to put things in the new home. Same here, and we’ve been here 10 years. I’m still getting new ideas on how to make better use of some space.
Happy dancing that you’ve seen your darling bigger and better daughter daily and that your neighbors have been welcoming. Applause for the strong male relatives and their strong and willing friends, too!
Have you found your fabric yet??
Hugs!
How lovely to hear from you! I checked in Friday morning but didn’t get back later in the day so missed your debut!
I hear you on missing this, that, and the other thing about your former home and wondering just where to put things in the new home. Same here, and we’ve been here 10 years. I’m still getting new ideas on how to make better use of some space.
Happy dancing that you’ve seen your darling bigger and better daughter daily and that your neighbors have been welcoming. Applause for the strong male relatives and their strong and willing friends, too!
Have you found your fabric yet??
Hugs!
I hope you’ll be very happy in your new home. Missed your blog posts, but wasn’t expecting you to blog so soon! Glad your move went well.
I hope you’ll be very happy in your new home. Missed your blog posts, but wasn’t expecting you to blog so soon! Glad your move went well.
Hi Nicole,
Congratulations on the move. It’s all uphill now. I am very happy for you and your family.
Best Wishes,
Mary
Hi Nicole,
Congratulations on the move. It’s all uphill now. I am very happy for you and your family.
Best Wishes,
Mary
Sometimes it is so nice to have a friend help makes sense of where to put stuff. Moving is overwhemling!! Congrats on getting it done.
Sometimes it is so nice to have a friend help makes sense of where to put stuff. Moving is overwhemling!! Congrats on getting it done.
Oh, I bet you are tire, but happy! We have friends that just moved up there this past year. Maybe they are neighbors…
Oh, I bet you are tire, but happy! We have friends that just moved up there this past year. Maybe they are neighbors…
Hooray!! Sounds like your move turned out great! I know you will make the house your own soon. So happy to have you blogging again.
Hooray!! Sounds like your move turned out great! I know you will make the house your own soon. So happy to have you blogging again.
Congrats on your new home! I’m so glad that it all worked out for you:) Enjoy the summer and the new baby that is coming.
Laura T
Congrats on your new home! I’m so glad that it all worked out for you:) Enjoy the summer and the new baby that is coming.
Laura T
Sounds like you have a few issues to work out, but for the most part it will be a happy place to live. Hope you have fun at the barbecue!
Sounds like you have a few issues to work out, but for the most part it will be a happy place to live. Hope you have fun at the barbecue!
Congratulations on your new home Nicole. I hope that you will be very happy there. It is a lot of work but will be well worth it when you are all set up.
Regards,
Anna
Congratulations on your new home Nicole. I hope that you will be very happy there. It is a lot of work but will be well worth it when you are all set up.
Regards,
Anna
Now the real fun comes, Nicole, and if you can decorate and arrange furniture the way you make quilts – your new home will soon be a showcase!! Congratulations on finally getting there!
Cheers!
Now the real fun comes, Nicole, and if you can decorate and arrange furniture the way you make quilts – your new home will soon be a showcase!! Congratulations on finally getting there!
Cheers!
Happy home sweet home and I just know you will make it so.
Happy home sweet home and I just know you will make it so.
you are on the better end of the move now . . . good for you !! . . . I think we have just about decided to make the move from the East coast to Calif . . . not far from you . . .
might have to have you keep your eyes open for a house for me . . . LOL . . .
talk soon . . .
you are on the better end of the move now . . . good for you !! . . . I think we have just about decided to make the move from the East coast to Calif . . . not far from you . . .
might have to have you keep your eyes open for a house for me . . . LOL . . .
talk soon . . .
The hard part’s over. Looking forward to lots of pictures.
The hard part’s over. Looking forward to lots of pictures.
Yay!! Congratulations! ;0 I bet that doctor wishes you hadn’t moved. ;0
Yay!! Congratulations! ;0 I bet that doctor wishes you hadn’t moved. ;0
“One box at a time” is the best advice I can think of and focus on your new quilting studio to keep you motivated. Can hardly wait to see how you make it “yours”. Have fun!
“One box at a time” is the best advice I can think of and focus on your new quilting studio to keep you motivated. Can hardly wait to see how you make it “yours”. Have fun!
My husband and I will be doing the same thing in the next year or two. Any downsizing and/or moving tips you have would be much appreciated. Great having you back and enjoy that baby when she comes. 🙂
My husband and I will be doing the same thing in the next year or two. Any downsizing and/or moving tips you have would be much appreciated. Great having you back and enjoy that baby when she comes. 🙂
congrats on the move. Male relatives are the best, and they can be bribed! (I have a great BIL) 40 boxes of books, I may never move! But you have sorted and all those fun things and now you can settle in.
congrats on the move. Male relatives are the best, and they can be bribed! (I have a great BIL) 40 boxes of books, I may never move! But you have sorted and all those fun things and now you can settle in.