I am eager to turn towards 2024 and hope you are also looking forward to the possibilities of the coming year!
Whew - we did so much in 2023. Bought and sold houses both with 30 day escrows. Moved from southern Cal to Northern Cal with a puppy using U-haul after giving away lots of stuff. Gave away lots more after the move. Had all the electrical, plumbing and termite damage identified in the home inspection fixed and also treated for termites.
Replaced the sump pump and had the furnace hung to avoid further flooding damage. Did an earthquake retrofit and completely re-landscaped the yard front and back including adding new hardscape and trying to improve drainage to avoid future flooding in the crawl space.
We celebrated with and hosted family and friends. Provided some child care and simply enjoyed our grandchildren and the ease of short visits with them, our son and DIL. Found the services and providers we needed. Learned our way around. Found our exercise routines and walked the dog many times a day which helped us meet people. We think we have met some potential good friends.
Identified a few go to restaurants for take out. Explored a bit. Made an effort to stay connected to the friends and family we left behind and farther flung ones.
We were at once stressed, tired, worried about the amount we were spending and delighted that we had moved to a nice home with nice neighbors and near our younger son and his family.
We are so ready for an easier year full of joy and connections and less work LOL.
Happy New Year and wishing that you get all you want from 2024!
Oh my goodness, you really did get SO much done! And many of them not just exhausting but stressful. Wishing you lots of rest and relaxation in 2024 with lots of time to appreciate all you have accomplished and thank yourselves for the jobs well done.
ReplyDeleteSeeing it all set out like that, I am just amazed by what you accomplished during the year. Wishing you the best for 2024.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.