Spiders, Snakes, Lizards and Bats OH MY

Yes, we have all of the above and more. Thankfully spiders and other creepy crawlers are the only ones in the house. About dusk the bats come out and start flying all around the trees. They look like they have no idea where they are going but hubby assures me they do. So I continue about my business and hope none fly into me. As for the snakes, I'm getting used to them. I had just about finished mowing the lawn a couple nights ago and took a break to take little man in the house. I came back out to the mower to find a snake curled up next to it (shutter). It was a brown one with a very neat pattern on it's back (I'll post pics soon). Anyway, it kind of freaked me out but after hubby threw him in the weeds I went back to business. And of course I'm still a little jumpy and my dear hubby takes this opportunity to sneak up behind me and grab my leg. Needless to say I jump up in the air and turn around and all I could muster was a middle finger b/c had I spoke, "f-er" surely would have come out. And all he could do was wear a smirk on his face and hold in the giggles.

Now for the lizards. We have these awesome baby lizards that are all the colors of the rainbow (I posted a pic a while back). They are so cool and super fast. I've seen a ton of them and LOTS of toads and frogs, spiders, beetles and just about everything else. And sooooo many butterflies. And I've been lucky enough to see a hummingbird on my porch a couple times. Woohooo! So my younger brother picked me out a feeder (which needs refilled) and hopefully I'll get to see more of them.

Soooo, now for the good stuff. It's Saturdy July 21'st (nearly 5 weeks to the day that we were kicked out of our old house) and we are spending our FIRST night in the house. Goodbye hotel; you were kind for taking us in but you will not be missed (no offense). Little man was so happy to have his crib back tonight. I said goodnight, laid him down and he curled up with his aquarium and two little stuffed animals and smiled (surely thinking 'it's about time'). I left the room and not a peep out of him. He was awake, just very content. AMEN. I hope he sleeps well. He's been going to bed late, waking up through the night (4-6am last night) and getting up early. The poor guy must be so sick of it. I'm so happy to have a home for him again.

In other great news, we have a toilet again (just a moment, killing a cricket). No more peeing outside; woohoo!! We had removed our old before they installed tile a couple weeks ago and have not had one since. It's a cute (never thought I'd use that word to describe a toilet), clean and very exciting little toilet. Can it get any better than this?? Why sure it can. Nathan wired the oven and microwave tonight so I can officially bake!! And we have hot water as of yesterday so I was able to do all the dishes that had built up ANDvery shortly I will be taking my first shower at the house. The tile guy will be here in the morning to tile and grout the tub surround! Wippie fricking dooooo! I am a new woman :)

Well the handy hubby is installing ceiling fans and would probably like some company. When and if you read this Nater, thank YOU for everything. We are almost there! I know there are times we've been sure this was the biggest mistake we've ever made but we did it! You rock!

p.s. I don't recommend a complete remodel to anyone. Ask me in 6-12 months and I may have changed my mind.

p.p.s. We have internet at the house as of tonight. Nater climbed up onto the tip-top of the barn for the zillionth time and pointed the satellite in right direction and was able to keep it stationary. As you can all imagine I'm happy with my internet, as is he.

Sleep well and good night. I must get some zzzzzz's.
I will soon post pics of the house after we get settled.

Edited to add pictures and to say that little man slept through the night and woke happily this morning feeling rested. He cried out one time and fell right back asleep. I'm so happy for him!