BruceHartman.net

At some point I’d like to write a narrative of the whole home buying experience, but in the meantime, let me just get a few things down to satisfy those interested in how things are going.

• For the most part, I’m moved in and settled. There’s still a bunch of stuff in my office that needs to be dealt with, but the major areas of the house are coming together nicely. Mom and Ginny did a hell of job on the kitchen today laying shelf liners and arranging my cabinets. The joke is that I’ll have to call them to figure out where everything is, but I expect it won’t be that hard. I know they’ve put everything where it should go.
• Dad & David made a valiant effort at getting the thermostat installed, but after an hour or so conceded defeat in favor of seeking some advice from a pro. We did get the vanity lights installed in both bathrooms, and they look magnificent. Of course, the bathrooms really need some attention now, but I’ll get to that when I can. Mom suggested blue in the downstairs bathroom to go with the sun & moon theme that’s been carried over from the apartment.
• After working all day I cooked dinner for Mom, Dad, Ginny, & David. Nothing special, just burgers and veggies on the grill. The best part by far was the company. Everyone really got a long and I couldn’t have been happier to see my most favorite people having such a good time together.

It’s amazing to think of where I was even a week ago. The worries over whether this was even going to happen loomed large. Now, it’s all done and I’m in my own house building a home.

Thank you to everyone who’s put up with my worrying and whining over the last few weeks.