Our Cottage

Downsizing is fun. Surprisingly therapeutic. I feel like I am "living my truth" as the big O would say. (Oprah, for all you non-followers). I have happily given away one dining set, 2 bookcases, 2 desks, and (soon to be picked up) a computer armoire and file cabinet. We sold our futon. I brought FIVE car loads of home goods and clothing to the thrift sale at my church. 3 trash bags to the charity bin in town. One car load to Goodwill. I even donated old glasses to the box at the library!

My mom will be storing 9 bins, a bassinet, and a faux Christmas tree in her basement. I will deal with those next winter. Some toys and the dollhouse my dad made me will go to my kids' room there. 

My brother will take the 65 inch tv and the glider with ottoman for his finished basement. I can't part with the glider. I nursed my babies in it. 

The rest will go with us. I anticipate getting rid of even more when I clean out the kitchen and, again when I unpack. 

Our new house is more like a cottage. We have not named her yet. The fact that she is on a lake fills us with so much joy that all other homes pale in comparison. Being on water is the new standard for this family.