Our First House
We bought our first house. I fell in the love with the only one I saw and we’re moving in tomorrow. There’s so much to learn about owning a home, but I can’t wait to get started. The first thing I have to do is call the utility companies and set up my services. We’re supposed to get hit with the worst snow storm of the year tomorrow and I don’t even own a shovel. I need to figure out how the thermostat works and have Patrick get wood for the fire. I don’t have much time, so I’m going to pack my things in a few boxes and shove the rest in my car. It’s a lot to take care of all at once, but I’m looking forward to making my first house feel like home.
Robin, it's great that you have found your home together with Patrick and Emma. Slow down a little to take it all in because, gosh, it seems to have all happened so fast. I'm sure it will be alright to take your time to move into the house. After all, it's your place. What about Emma? Moving is a hectic experience for adults and she is a baby, so maybe one step a time would be better. Since your place isn't even furnished and set up and there is a storm coming, wouldn't be be better for the three of you to stay at your apartment until the storm passes?
Posted by: Angela | January 14, 2009 at 03:26 PM
I'm thrilled you finally have a house, but you know what? You need to start listening to and respecting your husband. He knows a home is not the cure for your mood swings. You are in serious trouble and you need your husband. He loves you and wants to take care of you. Buying a house is good but not a foundation for a home. LOVE, TRUST and RESPECT for each other are the foundation for you, Patrick and Emma. If you don't realize you have an illness, you will lose everything.
Posted by: anonymous | January 14, 2009 at 07:14 PM
Well, uhmmm, okay... you certainly went with your first mind on this subject. Hope you guys will be happy there. If this is truly the right house for you, time will tell, and remember you can always change your mind. You know, buy a house someplace else, like next door to your Uncle Mac or the Quartermaines.
Posted by: squirrelhome | January 14, 2009 at 07:27 PM
Are you sure you want to move near Elizabeth? Oh well, too late now. I hope you get out of this low feeling soon. Patrick fell in love with you because you match him intellectually and like him, you have a lot of spirit. Don't blow it...
Posted by: ella | January 15, 2009 at 02:44 AM
Congrats to you, Patrick and Emma on your new beautiful house! Thumbs up on your selection from my friends and me. Your new home is awesome, has warmth, character and is very "family friendly." It is definitely the three of you! Moving is a big job, lots of work and a challenge, BUT, it will be worth it. Enjoy and God bless, Drake family!
Posted by: joyce | January 15, 2009 at 05:12 AM
Robin, if you are planning to move immediately, you should get your husband and some of your friends to help you. After all, you have a baby and you just got married. You need some time to relax and have plenty of rest before you become a nervous wreck. Furthermore, how are you going to get the utility service in one day and who is going to shovel the snow for you when the snow comes? Robin, I don't know if you can plan all this in one day. I think you should call your parents and your Uncle Mac to help.
Posted by: Jim | January 15, 2009 at 05:56 AM
Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 16, 2009 at 02:59 PM
Robin, I am so happy that you and Patrick decided to buy a house, but don't let that be a cover for what is really going on with you. You need to talk to Lainey or Kelly and get some help for the PPD. I know you are in denial but you need to listen to your husband, he loves you and only wants to help.
Posted by: Vicki | January 18, 2009 at 10:55 PM