Well, the madness continues around here. The Spouse and I have a history of stacking major life changes, and it seems that we’re at it again. In addition to welcoming a new life into our family a few weeks ago, the Spouse has started a new job, we sold our house, we bought a house that needs a little bit of TLC before we move in, and we are preparing to make a move the week of Thanksgiving. Don’t you think our timing is impeccable?
Hence, the aforementioned madness.
My coping mechanism of choice in situations such as the one we have most recently put ourselves in is escapism. And, that is why I am writing a blog post right now when I should definitely be packing a box. This is so much more fun.
But, I’ll keep it short.
Tonight we had our first real outing to a public eating establishment with all three girls in tow. I was packing our things up to head back to the car when I panicked…
Me {to the Spouse}: Where’s the baby blanket? Did we not bring the big pink blanket in?
The Spouse {as he begins to look around for it}: I don’t know…
Me {realizing that I had actually been HOLDING the big pink blanket the whole time…}: Never mind. I found it.
The Spouse: You know… after three kids you’re finally starting to act like a blonde.
I’m so glad that “words of affirmation” is not my love language. If I had gotten a few more hours of sleep in recent weeks I definitely would have had a comeback… My blonde is only in the form of highlights anyway.
{I’d like to pretend that this was a one time occurrence of absent-mindedness, but the other day I misplaced my phone for the thousandth time. Every time this happens I have to call myself until I can track down the missing phone. Usually it’s in the couch, on the kitchen island, on top of the washer, or some place fairly sensible. But, do you know where I had put it this last time? Zipped up in my make-up bag in one of our bathroom drawers. Right there with my mascara and the eyeliner, I packed it up just like it was a compact. It’s a fun game of hide and seek I play with myself every now and then…}
There’s no doubt this will be an interesting move. Who knows where I may pack things or what surprises may await us when we open boxes…
Oh…how I feel for you!!! I thought you were not moving until after/around Christmas! Yikes! You can do it! We managed to do it somehow (the Lord's help of course) without our friends or family around…take advantage of their being there and farm out the children as much as you can. I wish I could be there to help you.
BVS
BVS: I've thought a lot about you lately, and I just don't know how you did/do it. You're going to be my inspiration for this b/c we do at least have friends and family close by. I wish you were here just so we could catch up in person 🙂