… that I’m sorta getting used to all the rain.
… that the garage door actually works correctly. We no longer have to hold the button down the ENTIRE time the door is going down, until it makes it to the cement ground. (okay, it’s been fixed for a few weeks now, but I still wanted to document it…)
… that I now know to miss the pothole at the corner of Woodvale Ave and Johnston and the one in the right lane on College, a few blocks after I turn right at the light.
… that I mostly know the layout of the grocery store where I usually shop. Although that doesn’t mean I necessarily agree with it.
… that I’ve picked up a prescription at the local drug store for my prenatal vitamins.
… that I’ve been to my first Mom’s Night Out and it went great! Lots of nice ladies.
… that I’ve kinda gotten used to the early morning trash trucks on Tuesday. (I’m talking 5:30 a.m. early here people!)
… that I can remember where the funky placed light switches are in our master bathroom area.
… that I have a regular pedicure place I go.
… that I’ve restablished a new “spot” in the house where I “park it” and do my blogging, snacking, t.v. watching and whatever else
… that I’ve had to clean the bathrooms. (oh surely I’ve done that more than once since we’ve been here… *looking to the ceiling and whistling*)
…we’ve found some regular eating establishments that we really like.
However, I have yet to stop mourning the loss of these fine establishments and amenities.
Costco – Seriously, where else am I supposed to get 8 lbs. of granola at once? And DON’T say Sam’s because I DON’T shop there. (p.s. there is a PERFECT spot for one across from the Super Target. I mean the land is big enough and everything… GAH!)
The Cheesecake Factory – although I didn’t visit THAT often it was nice to know that very close to where I lived there was a FACTORY of cheesecake. So sad. The same goes for Krispy Kreme (a.k.a the donut factory).
Chipotle – The guacamole. Enough said.
Pei Wei – Inexpensive Asian food at it’s best. And brown rice. Oh how I miss thee, my sweet honey seared chicken.
Whole Foods – I will miss your 365 brand all 365 days of this year and the next and the next…
Ulta (at least I haven’t seen one here…) – where else am I supposed to think I am saving money on all my hair products with your $3.50 coupons??
and also a FULL SIZED Babies R Us and JoAnne’s and a selection of several malls with a “play place” for children.
Oh and Central Market (which is a Texas only Whole Foods type store)
I DO realize most of these have something to do with food. But does this really surprise anyone? I’m sure not. I mean even when talking about Costco I mentioned food instead of small appliances or paper products. What can I say? This is me.
So, we have been here long enough now for things to be falling into place but there are still many things that I miss and probably will for a while…
On the positive side, I can guarantee I’m saving some money by not having some of the places listed above near by. Which is a good thing considering our house in Texas still hasn’t sold.
Someone needs a nice 4 bedroom with a renovated kitchen, designer colors and big deck out back right? Please pray they do, and soon!!
this was so fun to read! And I totally feel ya on the missing Chipotle… Paul and I are seriously considering making a trip {5 hours} to get to one! Ha!
glad you’re getting settled in… just in time for your new baby girl! 🙂
britt
this was so fun to read! And I totally feel ya on the missing Chipotle… Paul and I are seriously considering making a trip {5 hours} to get to one! Ha!
glad you’re getting settled in… just in time for your new baby girl! 🙂
britt
it’s so easy to focus on the things we’ve left behind, but it sounds like you’re settling in really well!
Praying for a buyer soon!
Hello!! Chelle sent me…I live in Lafayette! My daughter is in 2nd grade at Woodvale! I would love to get to know you…email me!
I have often wondered how you were doing in your new home and enviroment. I’m not good with change so I can only imagine how you must have felt during this process. It’s so good to hear that you are getting settled in and doing so good.
oooh I love the cheesecake factory..but glad we don’t have them in Canada!
I am sending positive thoughts your way on the house sale….not fun carrying 2 properties……we were in that position briefly..I just ignored it (since hubby pays the bills!)
I am betting you will have some luck on that…again I hate real estate..unneeded stress!
Just over a month for you and the baby girl!! So exciting!
Awww… well I am glad you have found new place to love and are more comfortable in your new home! But yes, no Costco? That will take some getting used to, for sure! (I love it for the food AND the books!)
I am glad you are settling into your new home and that things are becoming more normal.
Can i ask why you dont shop at Sams? We dont have a Costco either so our only option is Sams for some of the bulk things that we have to have.
It must be hard to relocate. I’ve lived in the same area my whole life. Sometimes I think it would be neat to move. an adventure, but I’m a home body and being close to family is nice 🙂
Sounds like you’re adjusting well though. 🙂
YOu are saving money- yay! You don’t have all the cool places to shop- boo! Can’t wait to see you in two weeks- yay!!!!!
glad to hear that you had a mom’s night out and enjoyed it!!! sad to hear that you don’t have a nearby costco…tragic!
I know how you feel! When we moved from Toronto to New Brunswick right before Buddy was born, we missed all the great shopping and our favourite restaurants so much! Now we’ve moved back to Ontario we have access to all the shopping again and it’s great.
Also, we moved into this place about 2 months ago and I was wondering to myself how many time I’ve cleaned the bathrooms… I think it can be counted on one hand (likewise looking at ceiling and whistling).
I don’t shop at Costco, but Erin was telling me about how great it is… Between her and now you I think I might have to give it a try.
xox!
Hang on a second! The bathroom wasn’t clean when I stopped by your house last month?! Next time I’ll stop by the McD’s before your house! Haha! Glad you’re getting settled in!!!
I sure hope you get a buyer really soon!!! I’ve been there before with the two houses and it is not fun!
Regular pedicures? Now, that sounds really nice.
I hope your house sells very, very soon.
I’m glad you are feeling better about the move, and I hope your TX house sells soon!
Food…..where to get it. How it’s presented, is of UTMOST importance. When moving to a new location, finding good places to each and shop always takes the longest.
I love it when I finally figure out and remember the potholes, bumps, etc in the road–it makes it finally start feeling like home!
And a regular pedi place? That’s great! It’s always hard figuring out where to and not to go 🙂
ps–I sent one of my bloggy friends over here to check ya out–she lives in the same city! Lucky girls! I’m so jealous!
I don’t have any of those places that you miss. Boo. Man, my city stinks it up.
I would miss all those things too and girl, you and I are so alike, it comes down to food.
We gots our priorities straight for sure!
ugh – we have early morning trash trucks here too – they drive me crazy – the boys get so excited when they hear them that there is no chance they will go back to bed once the trash trucks go by!!
There are early morning trash trucks in NOLA, too. Must be a Louisiana thing. I’m so sorry!
I’m also sorry about the Costco, the Chipotle, the Whole Foods, The Babies R Us, and the Cheesecake Factory. I suppose I take a lot for granted. Hopefully there are plans for some of that to come around? Is Sam’s that bad (my mom does Sam’s, we do Costco)? I know what it’s like to miss “home” and those places you love. When we moved to Kansas 5 years ago, I thought I’d never survive…but gradually I did. I hope things get better and I am happy to hear about the other things that are working out/looking up (the mani/pedi place is a MUST, so thrilled you have that set up!!!).