What a wild and crazy ride we have been on!!! I have to say that the kids were fabulous on the flight!!!! Of course it helped that Toy Story 3 was playing on the plane!!!!
So even though we sent a TON of stuff by both air and sea, we still had a TON of suitcases, seven to be exact, plus two car seats and four carry on bags!!! So because cars in England are typically so small, we had to have two cars drive us to the house...kids and I with carry on in one car, Keith and all the suitcases in another!!! The kids and I arrived first...with no key to the house!!!
Our front garden has a hydrangea bush!!!!
Once we got in the house...The kids loved the big empty rooms and immediately set off to explore, running up and down the stairs trying to figure out which room was theirs. We couldn't figure out how to unlock the back door so Keith and the kids climbed out the window so they could play in the backyard....looks like we made friends with someone in the neighborhood!!
After the cable man left at 3pm, we decided to take a walk to Richmond center to pick up a few things. We went into the first store and Ryan fell asleep on my shoulder, right about the same time that Mandy began to have a meltdown...Nice! After we finished up there, Keith needed to run across the street to the bank...I went to Starbucks...Mandy and Ryan both asleep!!! When Keith comes in to Starbucks, he finds me pinned to a chair with two sleeping children...in his arms, a toaster, stereo and a 32 inch TV....now what??? So Keith hops the bus, takes everything home then comes back to get us. I did have a great time people watching, and noticed a cute flower stand right outside the window...
Oh, and in case you're wondering....the kids not only slept through the night, but slept in until 8 am., that's 16 hours!!!
Today, after waiting for the new dryer and the first furniture delivery, the kids and I decided to venture out. Where was our first stop??? You got it, McDonald's!!
After lunch we decided to head over to Richmond Green for a little game of chase the pigeons!!
And what did we find on the green....good ol' fashioned telephone booths!!!!
We did actually get to the grocery store today. It was interesting carrying the groceries, holding the kids hands and getting on and off the bus...Doable for the small trips, but near impossible for larger shopping. Now for the grand tour of the house.....Come on in!!!!
Can anyone find the refrigerator????
Making themselves right at home....
Crazy new cartoons on Nick Jr....
Let's go upstairs....
Ryan's Room has a decorative fireplace and a nice view of the backyard
Kids' bathroom has a funky toilet seat cover and cool tile design in the shower.
Mandy's got a nice sized room
Check out the crazy toilet in our bathroom...what's up with that?!
Up to the third floor.....
So that's about it for now.... I will update pics as we furnish and make it feel more like home. Tomorrow we are off to see Marshgate Primary School!
Cheers!
looks like you are off to a great start! Can't wait to see more!!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks FANTASTIC! I can't believe you're there and settling in. The house is adorable. I love reading your posts already - it's going to be a fun ride. xoxo to you all!
ReplyDeleteHahaha, the first time I went to England I made the friend I was staying with flush the toilet. Every time I was so sure when I pulled the cord a trap door would open or the water would spurt out at me.
ReplyDeleteoh, this is Eileen, btw.
ReplyDeleteFind the nearest Nando's Restaurant or Al Forno on Upper Richmond Rd order the large calzone its as big as your arm and totally forget about shopping.
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