The Just So Story

 Somebody mentioned it a while back, but something I love about the new house is how very easy it is to keep on top of, cleaning-wise. I know that it will make me sound like a 'Stepford Wife', but this pleases me a lot. 

I can sweep the floors in 10 minutes. I can haul out the vacuum and get all the carpets done in about the same amount of time. I plug it in one outlet by the pantry and can quickly do the whole house from that one outlet.

The dishwasher is a huge time saver. Supper cleanup is a simple matter of washing a couple pans.

After my shower, I give the tub and tile a quick spritz, wipe it down with a microfiber cloth. I wipe down the sink and counter when I am done with my teeth, and then wipe down the toilet before I leave.

Other than a dust a couple times a week, that's all I need to do. Every thing is just so.

I have time for the garden. I have time for a walk. I am reading a book. A leisurely phone conversation. If I want to walk over snd visit with my sister, I can.

It is what I expected retirement to be like

I think Tim is adapting to the slower pace too. This morning, he said "let's take a run to Corry. We can see what Happ's has. I would like to stop and check the upcoming sale at the auction house. We haven't done that for a while.

A quick look and both of us said 'those chairs!' at about the same time. The chairs will match just so perfectly with our little kitchen  table. 

'Himself' is very pleased we are going to an auction tomorrow.

We did not dare to drive the truck to pick up furniture today. The forecast called for a rainy day, but found that the bow front cabinet would fit in the Subaru just  so. That came home. It also fit perfectly right where I thought it should be.

This really is a wonderful change of pace for us, and I am enjoying it very much.

Oh...and PS, tomorrow I am getting two more chicks. Don't worry. I have done the chicken math very carefully.