The move....

The move is done. I am in my new place ... almost fully unpacked and settled in.  I really like the place ... more than I expected.  I say more than I expected because it is a mobile home in a mobile home park but you'd never know it.  It really just looks like a house through and through.  My ex fixed up the whole place, dry walled, carpeted and redid the kitchen floor with hardwoods.  He put in a new tub, sinks for the bathrooms, and was a great help getting my washer and dryer hooked up.   The best part is I am right across from the playground, my son likes it here, and it is a gated little community.  Oh the very best part, my neighbors are quiet and I can't smell them because I am not in an apartment.  No more cigarette stench!

My initial reaction when my ex offered for us to move here was a flat out NO!  He offered it up several times after each time I said I was looking but each time I was totally against it because, 1. it's a mobile home, 2. I did not want to live around these type of people, 3. I was totally put off by becoming trailer trash & 4. My pride.  Pride set aside and giving it a chance was well worth it as well.  So far people here are pretty decent and the place is fairly laid back and very well kept up.

Only weird encounter is a strange toothless black woman who seems to always be looking to bum a cigarette or see if anyonecan spot her a pack til her next pay check.  She's only come around when my ex's truck was parked outside but I made it clear I was not helping her in that area.  I don't support anyone's nasty habits especially when the person is a blatant moocher.  The minute you give them an inch they won't ever leave your doorstep.

The move cost me some physical labor and the $$ funds to pay Two Men and a Truck to move my heavy stuff.  But I say it was well worth it. They did an awesome job and none of my stuff got damaged.  They wrapped all my stuff in blankets and then used plastic wrap to keep them in place.  They moved all my clothes and were very polite and quick and efficient.  These guys were true professionals. 

The place is very cozy and homey (as my son put it) and I think that coziness seems to be good for him. He literally played in his new room without calling for me for a long long while longer than he ever did in the condo.  He's not as afraid and seems right at home ... as if nothing has changed. Earlier he did say something about how it feels weird to be here since we lived in the last place for so many years but he's adjusted very well. 

I like it ... it may not be a permanent move but it will be a while before we move again that is for sure.