Goodbye, Crappy Duplex

Back in 2009 when we moved out of our previous place, I wrote a very nostalgic post titled "Goodbye, House."  We officially moved out of our latest home a few days ago, so it seems fitting that I should title this post "Goodbye, Crappy Duplex."

Goodbye, crappy duplex made of stucco and the color of dirt.

Goodbye, crappy duplex in a block so full of duplexes that there were about 17 humans within a 20-yard radius of our home.

Goodbye, walls so thin that we could hear our neighbor snoring.

Goodbye walls so thin that we couldn't let our kids get in bed with us in the mornings because it would wake our neighbors.

Goodbye walls so thin that we slept with earplugs every single night for 2+ years.

And most of all, goodbye to our sour-faced neighbor who is undoubtedly celebrating the departure of our raucous family!

In fairness, there were a few things that I liked about this home -- nothing to do with the home, but more to do with its location.  It was only a half a block from a great park and only three miles from our work, so that was really ideal.

Now we're staying a few days at Tori's sister's house and it's been so lovely to have the kids come in bed with us in the morning and not have to stress all day long about our screaming children.

Here's to hoping that our next home is not a duplex!