If You Give a Mom a Moment: Transition

Saturday, January 28

Transition

Right now I am in a hotel in eastern Nebraska. I am about to leave, to take my children to see their new house, which they have never seen before. Life has been very stressful the last few days. I am looking forward to getting to our new place (only five or six more hours in the car), unpacking the truck, beginning to unpack boxes, and starting to settle down. I don't know how long until I will have internet at the new house. Hopefully sooner rather than later. Talk to you later!

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heather said...: Good luck! Moving is so stressful! Hope you can get yourself settled in quickly!; January 28, 2012 at 8:03 AM
susette said...: How exciting to start new adventures. I can't wait to hear how you like your new place and hear about the kids reactions. They are young, they adapt quickly right?; January 28, 2012 at 10:05 AM
Ruth said...: YAY for new adventures! I look forward to the day that I move my family to a new and bigger home. I am excited for you and your beautiful family.; January 28, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Jessie said...: Woo hoo, eastern NE! That's when things start getting hilly and pretty!

We're actually in the mode of considering houses again. We may move to the NC side of the line and it's making us get excited (still renting, but for a longer time in one place), but it would mean yet another disrupted year for Calvin. That poor kid hasn't had a full year at one school yet.

Good luck setting up and getting those internet people over asap! Your boys will do great.; January 28, 2012 at 3:57 PM
Sherrie said...: Best wishes! It is stressful.. that moving thing! It will be so nice for you when the last box or piece of furniture is off that truck and in your new home. Then you can start to settle in and enjoy your new life. I hope it is a very prosperous one! Enjoy it!; January 28, 2012 at 9:21 PM
Lara Neves said...: Best of luck. I hate moving, I don't deny it, but I am excited for you and your family and your new adventure! Can't wait to hear all about it!; January 28, 2012 at 9:57 PM
Cynthia said...: What a wild adventure! Hope you get settled in quickly and that the kids love their new home.; January 29, 2012 at 11:15 PM
Jilly Bean said...: Good luck!!; January 30, 2012 at 3:16 PM
Fiauna said...: The hardest part is behind you now. Good luck!; January 31, 2012 at 3:58 PM
Karen Mello Burton said...: Best of luck!; February 1, 2012 at 1:41 PM
Jessica B said...: Good luck in your new space Erin. It's going to be all you were hoping for. :); February 2, 2012 at 1:40 PM

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