In fact it has been a week already living in the middle of “where the heck are my underwear” and “which suitcase did you say it was in”. So far it has been much easier than I had expected and the kids have adjusted so well. I think a big chunk of that for them is the fact that they’ve been able to see their grandparents every day and play in the backyard that is one massive outdoor adventure. The other day they caught a caterpillar and Sydney came back inside announcing “tonight the caterpillar sleeps with me”. My mother-in-law and I just looked at each other mortified at the fact that she wanted to bring such a furry wiggly creature into the house. We soon discovered that she meant she wanted it to stay in her box outside for the night and her brother would have visitation rights the next night.

We’ve spent the week visiting with friends trying to get the most out of every visit. My in-laws are going to think I do nothing more than spend money and visit people. Yes, me living the glamorous life because if you ask my son he’ll say, “Mom sits and eats bonbons and watches TV during the day”. If you ask him if he’s being serious he’ll say, “Ya!”. I’m really not sure where he came to that conclusion all I know is it’s so far from the truth it’s not even funny. But none the less this week it’s been all about being out with people that we will all miss.

I think this week has been a needed week of reflection for the kids and a week to enjoy Mommy because for the first time in months I’m not distracted with packing and dismantling something. This week to me has felt like a bit of a vacation, sort of like when we went to British Columbia. But now as the days grow closer to July 10^th we are all getting anxious to finally settle into our house. It’s been tough here though, because we still need to drive by the house. We feel like we’re spies and each time noticing something different. Just last night we saw the kitchen cupboards in the garage and a dump bin in the driveway. Just be kind to the house that’s all I ask.  So now we’re waiting for our turn, for our chance to settle in to our new space and have a chance to call it home. Soon enough…4 more days and counting.