Countdown

"As the tea kettle said, full steam ahead," (from Higgleytown Heroes).  That's rather fitting right now as it seems we are in countdown mode.  Part of the reason I haven't posted in a while is that we've been busy in anticipation of another move.  We are less than a month away from packing, moving, closing, and unpacking from one state to another. 

In late June we learned that my husband had received a promotion, requiring us to relocate.  By mid-July, he and I were house hunting.  My sister left her family to spend three night with the Babe at our house, and my parents covered the last night, so my husband and I could find a house a few states away from where we currently live.  He left a few days ahead to jump start our search.  The Babe had a lot of fun, and still tells me about certain things she did with her aunt.  She will also mention riding in my parents car (which might have been more memorable for her than the art museum they took her to).  During the three full days I was with my husband, we were able to contract on a house currently under construction. 

Now comes the time where details are important.  We are fortunate that we will have movers fully pack our house.  If we're not careful, garbage in garbage cans could be packed, that's how much they pack.  That means I should be going through closets and drawers to organize or dump unnecessary stuff.  It also means that if I don't do it now, it will be waiting for me in a few weeks to figure out.  We've already gone through our basement and garage.  In addition to this, I need to figure out what items will be essential for the time period that we will be in transition between houses, and therefore not packed by the movers.

What does all this mean for the Babe?  Well, she's sad to leave our house, which we all love.  She's also sad to leave her friends.  I don't think she realizes that we will be further away from my side of the family (currently about an hour away).  However, as I like to look at any of our moves, it is an adventure.  Its better to focus on the positives, so you don't get bogged down in things you can't change. 

I'm hoping we will be able to enroll her in preschool there.  I've already identified a school, and spoken to their administration.  I just need to make sure the physical environment meets my expectations.  Our new neighborhood looks to have a lot of kids in it.  We've told the Babe she'll get to help decorate her bedroom.  In addition, there are a lot of interesting things to do in the immediate area and also within a three hour drive. 

In the meantime, the clock is ticking, and lots to do.