The past few weeks have been unusually hectic for us—which says a lot, considering the chaos we've navigated this summer! Some of you might recall that about a month ago, we took the plunge and bought a house about twenty minutes out of the Twin Cities.
Our final evening stroll through Cathedral Hill.
Since then, we’ve been reminiscing about all of the memories we've made in Cathedral Hill while gradually moving things over in a slow and steady trickle. We were making peace with putting this chapter of our lives behind us. Afterall, we've lived in this neighborhood, off and on, for nearly two decades.
We were so young when we first moved into together in a tiny Cathedral Hill rental. We were different people and it was a completely different neighborhood. But yesterday? Yesterday was the big day—our official move. Knowing we’re not exactly spring chickens anymore, we made a life-changing decision: we hired professional movers for the first time ever. I’ve got three words for you: Complete. Game. Changer.
The moving crew of three arrived at our condo promptly at 8 a.m., and by 10:30 a.m., we were fully moved into the new house—all of the furniture in its place and nothing left for us to do but unpack boxes. I was stunned. Knowing us, it would have taken at least ten times longer if we’d tried to tackle it ourselves.
Last night, we spent our first night in the new house, and one thing stood out above all else: the silence. After six years in the heart of the city, we’d grown used to the constant soundtrack of urban life—sirens, shouting, arguments, and the occasional gunshot. But here? Nothing. Just peaceful, uninterrupted quiet. It’s an adjustment we’re more than happy to make.
We capped off the day with a cozy fire, the perfect way to settle into this new chapter. Of course, the next few weeks will be all about the daunting task of getting everything in its place. With any luck, we’ll have it all done before Christmas.
This morning, I woke up feeling completely rested for the first time in what feels like forever. Gratitude swept over me as I imagined the life ahead—the memories we’ll create and the moments we’ll cherish under this new roof. I'm sure we'll spend the next few weeks figuring out what light switches control which lights (there are SO many light switches) and what drawers and closets our stuff is in. There’s no shortage of work ahead, but for now, I’m choosing to savor this moment and enjoy the space we now call home.
This will be a new and different kind of life, one we hope to quickly adjust to and embrace. Oh, and mark my words: I will never not hire professional movers again.
~Eric Vance Walton~
Be well, make the most of this day, and I hope you all in the U.S. have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thank you for reading!
(Photos are mine.)
