We are totally and completely in love with our new home and getting used to being homeowners. It's been awesome, but then again, the first bills haven't arrived yet...
Life at our new house has changed a few priorities for us already. Here are a few homeownership keys we've learned in the past week:
1. Use cold water. I used to wash dishes in hot water. No more. That oil cost us a fortune! I'm not heating up water unless I have to.
2. Yardwork. Trimming, mowing, pruning, cleaning up... We're now responsible for this little .2 acre of ground and we're gonna treat it right!
3. Hospitality. God has been so unbelievably generous to us with the gift of this beautiful home. It is our joy to take advantage of opportunities to share it with others.
4. Go outside. After two years of living in a small upstairs apartment, it is so delightful to be able to open a door right off the kitchen and breathe fresh air! I spend as much time going in and out of our doors as possible.
5. Soak up natural light. Do I care that the sunshine came in my window on this Saturday morning and woke me up before 6:00? No. I do not care. I can't get enough of all this natural light and I'll gladly be woken up at dawn for the pleasure of seeing sunlight.
6. Say "Hi." At the farmhouse, we didn't ever get to know any neighbors. Now, at our new home, this town is our town and we hope it will be so for a long time. We want to be a friendly presence in the neighborhood.
It already feels like we've lived here forever. We love it.
Moving in to a new house is a momentous event for a family. It's enough reason to celebrate. I remember when we purchased our first house in Texas, the neighborhood warmly welcomed us with sweet presents. So, we held a simple party for them in return. It's also our way to meet the people who will be with us for a long period of time. You both look friendly so socializing with the neighborhood shouldn't be a problem. It's great that you both know your responsibilities as new homeowners. Good luck to the both of you! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteSaundra Wordlaw
Congratulations on your house! Seems like you have bought the right house for both of you to start a new life as husband and wife. Being homeowners is a responsibility everyone would love to have. Good luck, and I hope that you have already started making beautiful memories in that house.
ReplyDeleteKristopher Washington @Paramount Title Corp.