Thursday morning Nathan and I drove back to Clemmons to get the stuff that didn't fit in the first load and to meet the movers who were moving a handful of too big things for us. And I should note, I will forever regret not documenting the moving of our washer and dryer the weekend before. Our laundry room had been upstairs before, and we sold both the washer and dryer. Taking them down the stairs was terrifying. We sold the dryer to our neighbors three houses down, and I really wish I had taken a picture of Nathan rolling it down the street on a hand truck!
Anyways, when I got on the road my tire light came on. I stopped at two different gas stations and couldn't find air, and I was about to meet the morning commute, so I decided to take my chances. When I got to the house, Nathan was already loading the truck and the movers had just arrived. The movers were on their way before lunch, and I think Nathan hit the road around 12:30. I stayed until about 3pm cleaning. I had swore I wasn't going to do it, because the new owners have been a PITA, but three things kept floating through my head. 1-the golden rule, 2-I am leaving it better than I found it, 3-the house we bought was clean. And let's face it, it would have been against my character to have left if messy. So I hope they enjoyed coming to a clean house at walk through, and frankly, I hope I never have to think about them again.
I think Nathan had the truck unloaded before I even hit Charlotte city limits, but there was a lot of organizing still to do. While we had been gone, my parents went to the grocery store, so we had lasagna for dinner, which was so nice after so many meals on the go. It was another late night, but slowly things like dressers and bookshelves all made their way upstairs.
Friday we worked the morning away, and around noon I received a text (don't ask) saying closing in Clemmons was done. Unfortunately, a problem was found during the washer/dryer installation here, and we had to have a plumber come that afternoon. The problem started out simple and turned into something bigger, but I let Nathan handle it. I have had my fair share of handymen to deal with in the past six months. Friday night Mom cooked again, and the evening was spent much as the past 36 hours had been, unpacking.
Saturday morning I barely had time to pour a cup of coffee before Nathan was ready to start working on the garage. Not many people can say they could park both cars in the garage less than 48 hours after the moving truck left, but we can!
Sunday morning we put all the storage items in the attic, and since then it's just been organizing as the mood strikes us. Today I met a friend and gave her EVERY box we had used for the move! We are officially here, and we plan to stay (at least for a while!).
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