We’re loving our new home! It’s so quiet and peaceful, despite the fact that we’re right next door to a group home for “troubled teens.” When I first heard that (a week after closing), I hit the roof. I came unglued. I lost it.

Now I feel like a major prick. I was judgmental, mean-spirited, and for no good reason. Imagine how humbled I was when I got the smack-down from the “man upstairs.” Yeah. We haven’t had a single problem, except a small amount of trash in our backyard. Hopefully it stays that way. I went and talked to the director of the group home, who was very understanding, and above all, honest.

I support what they are trying to do, and while I intend to protect our interests (like fixing the fence between the two properties) I think we’ll be fine.

Meanwhile, we’ve gotten new windows, and I’ve completed a number of projects. So far:

  • New Kitchen Faucet
  • New Water Line to the Ice Maker
  • New Locks
  • New Garbage Disposer
  • New P-Trap in the Kitchen Sink
  • Replaced the Ceiling Fan in Erich Jr’s Room that Threw Sparks/Smoked
  • Reprogrammed the Garage Door Opener
  • New Garage Door Remote
  • Motion Sensor Light Above the Garage Door
  • Yard Light in the Backyard
  • New Curtains in the Master Bedroom
  • New Programmable Thermostat

So far, so good. More updates to come soon!