Weekend Update:
I survived.
(yeah, yeah, I know: “obviously!”) 🙂
Friday after work I ran around like a madman getting “things” ready. I ran around the Faubourg getting fresh Brie and a fresh baguette. I ran to Benix and bought 2 new wine glasses and a corkscrew. Then I drove to the SAQ to pick up a special bottle of Beringer’s Founders Estate Chardonnary 2000 🙂 (took me some time to track down a store that actually had any in stock, and it turned out to be much further than I expected!!). Afterwards, I put everything in the trunk and went to pick up Chantale. We drove to the Notary and got there a little early. Chantale was hungry and suggested getting a quick bite. I told her I’d rather get through with the Notary so we could go to the house quicker! 🙂
That was exactly what we did. We went in, read through all the documents, signed TOO many times to remember (my original guess was 15, Chantale said 22. we have no recollection of the actual number 🙂 ) and then after sharing a huge hug and kiss in the parking lot, we got in the car and zoomed to the house. 🙂 I had her unlock the front door and we stepped inside. I closed the door, scooped her into my arms, and carried her across the living room and into the kitchen/ dining room 🙂 Obviously, we were ecstatic!
We started to look around and I managed to sneak out of the house, get the stuff in the car (including a blanket) and had the dining room all spread out before she came downstairs 🙂 Yes, quite the romantic sight 🙂 We toasted and enjoyed the baguette and brie, laughing and talking the entire time. It was truly wonderful 🙂
Saturday:
After having gone to bed very late in order to get more last-minute packing done, we were up at 6am in order to get a run into the house. Chantale drove me to UHaul and then went to unload the car. I drove to the apartment and soon after proceeded to pack up the truck with the help of my father-in-law and good friend. The three of us managed to load that sucker up in no time! 🙂 Since we were on a deadline, we had to leave at 11am. We headed to Chantale’s parents place to pick up her old bed and commode and then went off to the house. As we left from there, my mom called to tell me the movers had finally arrived at the apartment.
We got to the house in one piece and unloaded the truck. A quick bite later and we headed off to return the truck. From there, we drove back to the apartment and managed to grab some more stuff for the 2 cars and, after grabbing another small bite to eat, headed back to the house. Once there, we finished unloading, started putting stuff up, but then at 6pm Chantale and I headed off back to my parents.
My sister-in-law gave birth to a baby girl on Friday night!! Welcome Alexia Aragona to the world!!! 🙂 My baby brother is now a father. How bizarre is that 🙂
So, the four of us headed to the hospital to see our new family member and it was a wonderful moment 🙂 That night, I think we all slept soundly for the first time in weeks 🙂
Sunday:
I had to get up early and spend some time prettying myself up 🙂 Shower, shave, and into the suit I went as I headed BACK to my parents to pick them up and drive them to the church for James’ 1st Communion. It was a nice ceremony and James was really nervous but really happy, too 🙂 After I drove my parents home, I picked up some more of our food and went back to the house where we spent the next couple of hours cleaning up and setting things up. It’s been quite an experience. Heck, we were so exhausted last night that we went to bed at 9:30pm!!!
This morning:
Up at 6am and out the door at 7am for our first drive into work from Ile Perrot 🙂 We were both exhausted but got downtown at a decent hour. So, Chantale and I headed out to Tim Horton’s for a French Vanilla expresso. Mmm. Mm. Good!! 🙂
Now:
I’m tired and a little sore. I want to go home but have to head back to my parents first in order to pick up my summer tires. Afterwards, I head to Lombardi Honda to drop off the car so they can work on it tomorrow. Of course, this means that tomorrow night I have to head back to the east end to pick up the car. sheesh. Ah well. Always look on the positive and good side of life and things will continue to be that way 🙂
Saludos Amigos!