Ode to Big Mary's

(Big Mary’s is the name of our temporary dwelling that we have been living in for the last 6 months while our house was being built.  It is Zach’s boss’s house and Zach’s boss, Craig, lives next door.  The plan is to eventually tear Big Mary’s down (if that gives you an idea of the state of the house) but in the meantime, Zach’s boss graciously allowed us to live here rent-free.  The name, Big Mary, originates from the previous owner.   Two Mary’s lived on the street and in order to differentiate which house Craig’s kids were going to, one house was Little Mary’s and the other was Big Mary’s.)

With that being said, an Ode to Big Mary’s….

The wallpaper is terribly bright

And the walls are filled with cracks

But we love Big Mary’s “character”

And have slowly stopped noticing the things she lacks.

The bathroom vanity is in the kitchen

And the dishwasher is not

But we love Big Mary’s quirkiness

And pointing out her flaws we have stopped.

The wallpaper even covers the ceilings

And the floors are certainly squeaky

But we love Big Mary’s sense of style

And have learned to live with faucets that are leaky.

There are no outlets in the bathrooms

And the children’s drawings on the walls are funny

But we love Big Mary’s history

And certainly have appreciated saving money!

 A HUGE thank you to Craig – don’t tell us when the wrecking ball is coming, we don’t want to be there!

A few pictures of the wallpaper, curtains and drawings…

And a picture of the outside of the house… Our friends have said, “it looks way better from the outside!”