Lots of people have been asking about how we are adjusting to the new house. Jill asked me what the pros and cons are and I thought it was a good question with bullet-point answers, so here it is for anyone who's interested!:

Cons:
-It is difficult to get used to 4-story living. I feel like I go up and down the stairs all day. We have a basement where the laundry is; the main level with kitchen, dining room, living room; a level with the bedrooms and bathroom; and an attic that we use as a closet, playroom, and movie room. I try not to carry both girls up/down the stairs at the same time, so sometimes I take Kate first and have to leave Vivian at the gate, watching me. Thankfully I think she realizes that I am coming back to get her and she doesn't freak out.
-We have TWO trains that run around our property...one in the back and one out front. We can see both of them and can definitely hear them both. They run all night long. All of our neighbors say that we will get used to it and not hear it after a while...we are looking forward to that day.
-Not everything has a perfect place. Yet.
-There are bugs everywhere. Stink bugs and ladybugs.
-We know there are mice and snakes on the property. This is real country living out here! We are going to get some outside cats asap.
-I miss my brand-new kitchen in our old house.
-The radiators take up so much space and make for awkward furniture placement.

Pros:
-Wayne did an awesome job on all the bedrooms...they look new!
-I love the fireplaces. Aaron has built a couple of fires since we've been here and it's awesome. We have a fireplace in our bedroom.
-There is much more closet space. No more bins under our bed with all of Aaron's t-shirts and jeans in them.
-The land is gorgeous and the view is beautiful.
-Our neighbors are wonderful.
-We live very close to my parents, which is great when I need help with the girls or when Vivian is dying to see her Papa and Gramme.

It might not be as comfortable yet as our old house, but my husband and babies are here and that's all it takes to make it home.