The eldest has a new home

The new place

Little bits of collecting household items here and there had cumulated to this day where my eldest and his girlfriend collected their keys and set up home together in the most perfect house.

Finally sorted

New fantastic jobs had meant that at last both of them could actually settle into having a home.

In the process of movin

Where to put everything!

Cars were filled at ours and instructions given as to when we could arrive. I thought we had a lot but to my astonishment this was dwarfed with other hidden booty that had been collected!!

The kids collected their keys and set about a full clean of the house whilst it was empty although it had recently been painted therefore just needing a freshen up everywhere. I finally got the call and then cars arrived from everywhere to fill the house!! Everything just kept coming!! People had been so kind as well as the fact they had been gathering little bits for at least a year. An overdose of glasses  could allow them to entertain for a year or to create a fantastic display : ) Unfortunately my eldest's girlfriend had to leave for work... we all felt for her as she was leaving her house.



The new sofa received its legs, the new washer (provided by her brother) was deposited in the garden, the spare bedroom had no room left in it and cardboard boxes filled everywhere.

Everyone was so good to be helpful but not to impose.

Four hours later

It was hard to know where to start, the bed was put together so at least they could sleep. My eldest decided food was needed so a sneaky trip for a nibble was taken before we gathered a few bits of food shopping to tide them over the first day. Then we gathered a last few bits from her parents, who are just the most incredibly kind, relaxed and inviting people ever and we returned to the bomb site of the house. At this point I left!!!!

Fours hours later

Four hours later I received the most amazing photos, a transformation....... how he did it I don't know. The house looked lovely. An organised kitchen, a comfortable lounge, and an elegant bedroom. He must be shattered.

Today I received a lovely text from her saying how amazing he had been so when she returned they could have the promised olives and wine and a quiet sit down in their new home.

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Congratulations......

Finally sorted

More recent photos with my eldest and his girlfriend both working their magic......