My new life has begun, or at least a new stage in my regular life.  And it began with a sort of a birth.  (That's the way I am describing that moment when after  much 'labor' I emerged from that 'womb-like' truck which took us hours to unload.  My preference was to have all of the others do the lifting (heavy and light) while I stood around supervising.  But there were no 'others' until Richard got there for the last few 'contractions'.  About that time I was pretty  much expended and besides, my game was on.  I think that I had actually worked hard (for me) and although I do feel some stiffness, mostly I feel great physically.  Mentally I feel overwhelmed, but I am receiving some instruction on that and it seems an opportunity to learn as much as a challenge to understand.  This morning I was up earlier and was out of the shower when Sheila's alarm went off.  Haven't quite grasped this whole new 'house full', but it seems to be an interesting opportunity.  Yesterday we met our newest grandson and were happy to see his family again.  I will have to get used to a lot of things besides a stuffed garage with this new routine, but I also see much to be happy about (not that a stuffed garage is a bad thing).  It seems like a 'settling in ' week for all of us what with Shauni and Jeff getting back from their cruise, Sharon's family getting back from San Diego and the rest of you settling in to your summer routines.  (and Sharolyn's mob with their new start in their lives).  I am a little surprised at myself as I actually feel excited about things right now.  Their are still lots of challenges, old and regular and new and expensive.  But it is all good.  And yes, Shelli, I will just keep on taking it on one day at a time.