Changes

Boy how time flies! The winter was a trying one at times, between our oldest setting off on her own, a flu that seemed to last forever, and the decision to buy our first house.  Its funny that we have been married 19 years and have never owned our own house! Well thats about to change.  Mr. Bouncer has made the decision that its time to retire from the army.  Its a little stressful, but I think the right thing to do.  With just about a year left we felt it was time to buy a house so all these little ones would have a place to live....so here it is! Nothing in this family goes off without a hitch of course, so this was not the first choice house. The first one had some issues at the inspection and we felt it best to pull out of that one. Of course we would eventually like something more in the country but with the uncertainty of the future job situation we felt a more traditional type home was best. If worst comes to worst, hopefully this house will be easier to sell or rent. So although not exactly our dream home this house is quite nice and will be quite a cozy place I'm sure. For me the fun will be the freedom to do what I want with it. The worst thing about renting and living in military housing is ever time you move you think "if this were my house I would...." Now I can do all those I woulds, well, all the "I woulds" that the budget will allow anyway!

Home Sweet Home

Not my new house!

     Well here we are at last, finally getting settled!  Moving in my opinion is so tiring, but this time it was worth the effort.  Our new home is very nice with much more personality than our previous house; it has a quaint cottage-like charm.   The problem with being in the military is that when you get a new house you think"If this were my house I would...." but since its only temporary one cannot start replacing furniture and whatnot. We military wives must make our furniture fit into all types of houses, so what was once in the living room may be in the dining room after the next move. (which actually is the case this time around!) No matter, be it every so humble, there's no place like home! There are still plenty of boxes to unpack, but the first floor is just about finished which is great! Hopefully soon life will get back to normal. I'm looking forward to planting flowers and herbs in the yard after all the boxes are gone, then things will really be like home!

On the Road Again

 It seems that Uncle Sam has decided that it is moving time again for the occupants of this humble home, which is the reason for the lack of posting on this blog. We are making a very quick move, due to the fact that this mama wants to be settled before she gives birth! Call me crazy, but something about going into labor in the midst of unpacking boxes isn't too appealing. So the days here have been busy with sorting and packing and finding a new house.  I wish I were one of those really organized women who can pack, blog and still put a 4 course meal on the table...........but I'm not! I'll check in when I can, and in the meantime, I hope everyone has a productive lent!