Originally Posted By ajnhollysmommy Well we only have 1 more week in our house. This weekend we had a HUGE yard sale, tomorrow is the free sale, whatever is left we send off to a charity. We did good with the yard sale! All of our big items sold. So this week is just final clean up and preparing for Andrew's birthday party next sunday. Sure wish I was at Disneyland instead!
Originally Posted By chickendumpling I'm glad to hear you had a good yard sale, ajnhollysmommy! I hope Andrew has a GREAT party next weekend. And, don't we all always wish were were at Disneyland instead? LOL. I'm sure "wrapping up" and realizing that there is only one more week is somewhat conflicting - very exciting and scary all at the same time but I'm still thrilled for you and hope you are too. Two things come to mind. I hope you don't mind me sharing them. First, I'm reminded of a Maya Angelou quote. She said, "Life loves to be taken by the lapel and told: 'I am with you kid. Let's go.'" The other is a story I heard on the Today show one morning from Kelly Corrigan, a cancer survivor (she runs a website called "circus of cancer"). I may not be remembering it in exact detail but she told a story about growing up with her dad (her biggest supporter and fellow cancer survivor). When she was a kid he would get her out of bed in the morning with this little routine: he would come into her room, throw open the windows and shout out "HELLO WORLD!". Then, in a little voice, he'd pretend to be the world answering back and say "Hello, Georgie". He'd then respond and yell back, "I'M COMING TO GET YOU WORLD!" and then the world would say, "Come and get me, Georgie!" Her dad would then turn to her and say "Let's go get em!" That's what I think of when I think of the wonderful adventure ahead of you. So... Go get 'em, ajnhollysmommy!
Originally Posted By sherrytodd We just moved last October. I feel for you. It's an adventure. Just take it one box at a time. From the woman who still has unpacked boxes in her basement. =)
Originally Posted By goodgirl Sounds like you've lucked out in all regards with this move! Congratulations!
Originally Posted By avromark Hey and I'm just starting to pack so you're not alone Take care and good luck. Oh and since your taking a long road trip, don't forget to pick up some new tunes.
Originally Posted By ajnhollysmommy WOW yard sale is done! Tonight I rolled up my sleaves and go the oven cleaned. So no all the major stuff is done. On top of that I dont have to cook at least 3 days this week because everyone keeps inviting us over for dinner =) avromark- we have some left over boxes, need any?
Originally Posted By RAM1984 You have a son named Andrew? and you are having a birthday party while moving?!!? Reminds me of a movie I once saw. Best of luck. I hate moving which is one of the reasons I am still in a house I would rather sell.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Even though moving is no treat, I know I moved us twice in 11 months, YUCK; I am so envious of your 3 month family trip. That will be SO much fun!
Originally Posted By avromark ajmh I raided the grocery stores and have a garage worth Packing is fun eh? Hope your party was great. RAM - move already
Originally Posted By ajnhollysmommy Everything in the house is packed. Storage Unit is bursting at the seams! It echos in our house now. Tommorow I will start organizing our camp gear and stuff that we are taking on our trip. We went out today and bought all new camp gear YEAH! Our dogs are wondering whats up and wont leave our sides, they will have lots of fun up a grandmas - they will have 10 acres to run around on. Tonight I prepared for Andrew's birthday party, Its a pirate theme - we are having it at the park, just hope the weather holds out for us. 5 more sleeps in our house and 18 days until we leave
Originally Posted By bloona you sound very excited about it all, thats great to hear, i hope everything goes 100% to plan.
Originally Posted By smedley It's all sounding good, hope the birthday party goes off without a hitch!
Originally Posted By avromark Just think of that 320 sq ft bachelors you won't be able to afford by Disneyland when you do get back, errr maybe you should stick with your plans on your home when you return
