There's a new housing tract going up, and we can choose the lot, the colors of the interior and exterior, and there's a GARAGE! A double one, at that. But so what if we have only one car. A double garage to put it in.
We choose the lot at the bottom of the U, with an empty field behind it, and only 4 or 5 houses built so far. For some reason we choose the exterior colors of black with lime trim. No mistaking that house, and so easy to give directions. "Just look for the black house with the lime trim."
We also get to choose the interior decor, and that's mostly my choice. The bathroom colors will be pink, light gray and white tile, and white fixtures. Very pretty and clean looking.
Stevie helps pick out the colors and decor for his room. We end up with railroad cars as the main theme. The walls are cream colored with a dark red border. I don't know how to describe the color exactly, but it was attractive.
Stan's room I left entirely up to him. But our bedroom was suitably decorated to go with our antique furniture. There was a floral border (old fashioned roses) up near the ceiling. The walls were off white.
The kitchen had a small breakfast area, but we didn't use it as such. We used the dining area of the combination living/dining room. The kitchen had lots of lovely cupboards, natural wood color, linoleum patterned in squares. The stove was built in, but we had to buy a refrigerator. Under the one window of the kitchen there was a planter box. I wasn't real successful in growing anything in it, though.
Except for the kitchen and the bathroom, all the flooring was wood.
A large window (picture window it was called) in the living room looked out into the street, and I could see the whole neighborhood.
Papa bought Stevie a 2-wheel bicycle with training wheels. We also got a small dog and named him Rafferty. Because when he barked he said Raff! Boy and dog were never separated. Stevie was pedalling madly on the street as far as he was allowed to go, and Rafferty was madly panting after him.
Stevie also explored the empty field behind us, but I could see him from the kitchen window, so he mostly outdoors except for meals and bedtime. And Rafferty exploring with him.
A HOME! Wow! I finally got my wish.
Next: Oh, I dunno. I'll think of something.
Shalom