The Unpack Attack!

I made it through another 8 boxes last night and I think the kitchen is now complete...funny that I have not missed it! One of my favorite Christmas gifts was a mega gift certificate to My Girl Friend's Kitchen. It's a great alternative to doing the domestic duty!

Marky worked all day to finally clear out the garage. He had to make a run to the dump to get rid of all of the garbage we had accumulated. He also made a serious DI run...anything to downsize!!

Things I still cannot find;
-Toilet Scrubber (we're in need & may need to run to Walmart!)
-$100 Gift Certy to Nordstrom's (insert big, sad sigh here!)
-Shellbait's Christmas gift (gave up on Rebecca's)
-One of the shelves in the fridge (it's totally MIA!)

I also have a bunch of "crap stacks" (in the words of our Marky) that need to be addressed today. I'm determined to have only ONE junk drawer!

On the B Side: I am grateful to be able to downsize and organize. Once I get the house completely situated my universe will be back in sync and all will be well!

We Like to Move It, Move It!

I wrote this in the midst of packing up our home the week before Christmas;

"Twas mere days before Christmas and all thru the house
Our things were packed in boxes and ready to move out
The children eyes wide with wonder trying to understand
‘How could this be?’ and ‘Why now?’ they innocently demand.
There are no good answers other than we’re doing what’s right
Despite our trials He has promised to make our burdens light
Sometimes we must give up something we love with our heart
We know that more blessings Heavenly Father will impart
We’ll always be together and that’s never to be taken lightly
The password is courage and hope is shining brightly."

Quite luckily the children although they do not understand are far more resilient than myself. They have been excited as there is a train nearby and the fact that they deem it the Polar Express makes their hearts leap with excitement!

On the B Side: I am grateful that our family is together and I have continually emphasized that no matter where we go or what we do that we are always a familiy and will always be together! xoxo bv