The Movers arrive today!

Well we were hoping that the movers would be arriving a little later so that we have enough time to finish the floors but unfortunately...that was not meant to be. There are 3 coats on the first floor floors and two on the second floor with only one coat on part of the third floor which is our master bedroom. The goal is 2 coats on the third floor, 3 coats on the second floor and 4 coats total on the first floor to protect the wood floors against 'wear and tear'. We are going to have to put the large pieces of furniture down on the first floor and do the floors around them, the big bed in the master bedroom (and work around it), and then store second floor furniture in one room (so that we can work around the furniture) with all of the boxes and excess furniture stored in the kitchen and basement for now. It seems so odd to have so much space available. Functioning attics and full basements are very rare things in the SF Bay Area but not in Vermont! While the house is slowly becoming a home day by day be the mere fact that we are living and populating the space with our energy, there is nothing like having your belongings arrive and situated to truly make a 'space' a 'home'. It has been over a week since we have been able to sit on our couch and watch TV in our comfortable Walnut Creek apartment. Now this space will not only be populated by the things we are used to, but some things which have been in storage for a very long time. Things I haven't even seen since before or right after my accident in 2011. We have been so busy with setting this place up, installing an alarm, cable, getting the floors done, the locksmith, the roofing, the contractors, the tree guy, etc. It hasn't really felt like a home. More like a 'public space' with all the comings and goings and strangers in the house. At some point, I know we will get there....it will be a home. It can be overwhelming. Just when you pause and review what has been done your thoughts quickly turn to what will be next and you wonder if the roller coaster ride will ever end. I know it will but it is a lot. You can tell this home has held happy families through good times and bad. We mean to keep it that way. Sammy our cat is so happy here. Just by looking at her you can tell not only that she is happy but that she is 'home'. This means a lot from the adopted kitty who kept being returned. She found a home with us. She keeps crawling under the covers on the blow up bed which slightly deflated allows for a completely flat surface making it seem as if she isn't there. I've sat on her twice now!