Unpacking...

For the past couple of days (well, actually the whole of last week), we've pretty much been living out of boxes and garbage bags AND without TV. I think it's going to take us at least a month to settle in, to know where everything is and to really be comfortable. As of now, we have a broken cable box the cable company has yet to fix, windows that need blinds, curtains (I'm hoping our budget allows for plantation shutters), and a garage that's filled with unassembled furniture and boxes and boxes of STUFF.

It took us two whole days to move and it'll probably take us two whole months to unpack. Other than that, the new place has been fabulous. Gilroy's colder than San Jose and that takes some getting used to. It's a lot quieter (some of my neighbors haven't moved in yet and maybe that's why). And there's more wild life. Just this morning, we saw a family of deer taking a morning stroll in the hills behind our backyard - nice.

It took Kayla a couple of days to get adjusted to the new place, though. We packed her off to Grandma's for about four days (Friday to Monday) while we moved and made sure we had the basics set up at least (ie diapers, diaper changing table, her toiletries, clothes, crib etc). She was cranky and kept throwing tantrums. We figured she was upset about moving from one unfamiliar place to another...and she probably misses her old digs! But things are better now, and she's having fun exploring every nook, crawling on the much softer carpet (nope, not walking yet) and leaving her toys everywhere (some things don't change).

We took her to the playground nearby today and she had a blast. Will post some pictures once we figure where the stuff to upload the photos are.... :)