At the risk of sounding inept ... I need some help.
Long story short; recently divorced father of two (6 year old girl, 3 year old boy). I do not have primary custody, so my children stay with me, or will when I return from the AOR, every other weekend and portions of the summer.
My divorce was finalized two weeks after I put boots on the ground, and over the past few months I've known that I'll be heading home to a place that is still largely a reminder of a life I'll never have again. For the sake of the children I didn't 'sanitize' the home as much as I wanted to prior to departure, but know when I return I will have to make that home mine.
*Before I left I did the assumed things - replaced the mattress, all the linens, and anything that touches the bed.
But now here I am, a bachelor at the age of 34, with no idea how to start. I guess I'm looking for ideas, brands, designs, etc, for a mature single man who also has children. Staple items a man should have in his home, brands and items that are timeless would be nice.
I don't want to be reminded of a life I wasn't supposed to have each time I walk in the door. I want my home to be comfortable and feel warm and inviting. I also know that eventually I will begin dating, and I don't want to have a typical bachelor pad to bring her back to.
This seemed like the appropriate place to post this. If there are any suggestions I'm open to just about anything. If this spurs creativity that is awesome, this could become a theme as I know my wardrobe needs some assistance, as does the garage
Thanks in advance.
Long story short; recently divorced father of two (6 year old girl, 3 year old boy). I do not have primary custody, so my children stay with me, or will when I return from the AOR, every other weekend and portions of the summer.
My divorce was finalized two weeks after I put boots on the ground, and over the past few months I've known that I'll be heading home to a place that is still largely a reminder of a life I'll never have again. For the sake of the children I didn't 'sanitize' the home as much as I wanted to prior to departure, but know when I return I will have to make that home mine.
*Before I left I did the assumed things - replaced the mattress, all the linens, and anything that touches the bed.
But now here I am, a bachelor at the age of 34, with no idea how to start. I guess I'm looking for ideas, brands, designs, etc, for a mature single man who also has children. Staple items a man should have in his home, brands and items that are timeless would be nice.
I don't want to be reminded of a life I wasn't supposed to have each time I walk in the door. I want my home to be comfortable and feel warm and inviting. I also know that eventually I will begin dating, and I don't want to have a typical bachelor pad to bring her back to.
This seemed like the appropriate place to post this. If there are any suggestions I'm open to just about anything. If this spurs creativity that is awesome, this could become a theme as I know my wardrobe needs some assistance, as does the garage
Thanks in advance.