Packing Party!
We're having a packing party this weekend, so far the only guests that have RSVP'd are my sisters and mother. You think I should be shocked right, and I am, truly I thought lots of friends would want to spend their Saturday helping me pack my house for our upcoming MOVE!
One friend suggested to me today that we pack the china first (like I have any friggin' china, ha!) since when my sisters and I get together, the wine flows freely, then we save the winter clothes to be packed when we're three sheets to the wind in the evening! Let's just say we'll be eating take-out for meals, that's right MEALS. Paper plates will be on hand for sandwiches, but very little cooking will take place in my home for the following week:)
The kids are excited. Green Bean had a great time at the beach with his friend, his hair is all bleached blonde now and he's so tan, that was with 50spf mind you! Loud Girl got home from camp just full of flair! She had a blast and now has decided she'd like to "travel for a living" good for her I say, good luck with that, I can only help finance till you're 18 though and being that your 9 now, 18 isn't far off really. She'll be EuroRailing it in no time and is certain to be my one child who goes into the Peace Corps no doubt. This week she spent at my sister's home over by the coast, they've had fun, but I'm certain it has given my sister's decision to stop at 2 kids more reinforcement in her mind!
Hubby is doing better, the cancer scare has past...all tests last week came back clean on the bladder cancer front, the bleeding has stopped, and now it's just working toward getting his body back in the shape he'd like and his head back in the game so to speak. All formidable battles, but all which I'm willing to be a party to. He is a good man, a great friend, wonderful husband and father. He wants to be well mentally and physically and I believe he will be given time and effort. The first is a given, the second we need to really work at. Finding the will to have the effort to succeed is our biggest battle I think, but I believe in him, if I could convince him to believe in himself I think we have very good chances:)
Work is great. The new house will be a good change for us, the new schools are great on paper, so I hope the kids settle in well, fingers crossed.
The baby, Izzy, starts at a daycare in 2 weeks. This will be a first for her in this type of setting. She's now 18 months, and I think she'll do great. Adjustments will have to happen, but I'm confident that we'll survive it (read: scared shitless, worried about it and hoping beyond hope that she doesn't cry all day and that mom doesn't cry all day either! that I'm not totally screwing up her world with this change)
So how are each of you doing? I've been trying to keep up with the bloggy buddies, but it's not as easy as it sounds as you each well know.
Lots of love to each of you, be well and enjoy!
-Lil'sis
One friend suggested to me today that we pack the china first (like I have any friggin' china, ha!) since when my sisters and I get together, the wine flows freely, then we save the winter clothes to be packed when we're three sheets to the wind in the evening! Let's just say we'll be eating take-out for meals, that's right MEALS. Paper plates will be on hand for sandwiches, but very little cooking will take place in my home for the following week:)
The kids are excited. Green Bean had a great time at the beach with his friend, his hair is all bleached blonde now and he's so tan, that was with 50spf mind you! Loud Girl got home from camp just full of flair! She had a blast and now has decided she'd like to "travel for a living" good for her I say, good luck with that, I can only help finance till you're 18 though and being that your 9 now, 18 isn't far off really. She'll be EuroRailing it in no time and is certain to be my one child who goes into the Peace Corps no doubt. This week she spent at my sister's home over by the coast, they've had fun, but I'm certain it has given my sister's decision to stop at 2 kids more reinforcement in her mind!
Hubby is doing better, the cancer scare has past...all tests last week came back clean on the bladder cancer front, the bleeding has stopped, and now it's just working toward getting his body back in the shape he'd like and his head back in the game so to speak. All formidable battles, but all which I'm willing to be a party to. He is a good man, a great friend, wonderful husband and father. He wants to be well mentally and physically and I believe he will be given time and effort. The first is a given, the second we need to really work at. Finding the will to have the effort to succeed is our biggest battle I think, but I believe in him, if I could convince him to believe in himself I think we have very good chances:)
Work is great. The new house will be a good change for us, the new schools are great on paper, so I hope the kids settle in well, fingers crossed.
The baby, Izzy, starts at a daycare in 2 weeks. This will be a first for her in this type of setting. She's now 18 months, and I think she'll do great. Adjustments will have to happen, but I'm confident that we'll survive it (read: scared shitless, worried about it and hoping beyond hope that she doesn't cry all day and that mom doesn't cry all day either! that I'm not totally screwing up her world with this change)
So how are each of you doing? I've been trying to keep up with the bloggy buddies, but it's not as easy as it sounds as you each well know.
Lots of love to each of you, be well and enjoy!
-Lil'sis
We are still showing our house - trying to find a buyer. It SO sucks in this market.
I have a new ambition in my life -see latest post.
good luck on the moving.
thinking of you!
tc
I am glad to hear that your husband is recovering, and both kids had fun. I'm sure the transition to daycare will be hard in the beginning, but you will all be fine. :) Happy Summer. Hope some more people join you for your packing party.
Wish I could help you out at the packing party. I hope the move goes well. How far is it from where you are now?
Glad your husband is doing OK. He is lucky to have such great support from his family.
When Loud Girl is ready to talk about the Peace Corps, let me know. I was a volunteer right out of college (94-97). It was amazing! I wish I could travel for a living.
SO glad to hear your hubby is doing well. that must be a huge relief.
good luck with the move !
I actually enjoy packing. It's the organizer in me. I love making things fit. Hmm...I'll be back after a quick game of Tetris...
Hope it all went well! I'm so glad your hubby is ok (relatively) and the kids are doing well.
Congrats on the new house and everyone being healthy and happy! After reading your posts I have decided that I really want to go to camp. Forget this working thing, camp is what I need! Or maybe the beach...
Good luck with the packing. As my Mother always says, it will all get done so there is no need to worry." Great advice I think!
I wish I could come down and help pack. Scary but I actually enjoy it and the idea of some wine doesn't sound so bad either!
wondering how packing and the move went