Alex has been cruising around the driveway on his new "big wheel" bike and this weekend is getting his first taste of camping - he, Nick and Olivia are with Grandpa and Grandma T in Michigan. They are enjoying Aunt Carol and Uncle Jerry's hospitality up at their place on Prairie Lake. I'm looking forward to the stories about how much fun they had, how dirty they got, and how many marshmallows they roasted!
I am busy planning/shopping/organizing for some upcoming Big Events: Olivia's 7th birthday party with a beach/luau theme, Natalie's first birthday, our trip to Yellowstone in July, and....oh yeah, that little move to Africa in LESS THAN 2 MONTHS!!!!
Phew, OK, I am not panicking just yet. But it is looming closer and I am trying to get my ducks in a row, making lists and looking for deals on things we need to ship overseas, wondering how much mouthwash, salsa, and baby items we go through in a year, things like that. I've also been wondering how the kids will handle another move, wondering what our house will look like, hoping the 3rd-world-ness of the country isn't overwhelming, getting anxious about going back to work after 10 years, thinking of the things I'll miss here.....uh, maybe I am starting to panic a little bit.
But! I keep telling myself, we've done this before. I can handle it. And I am getting excited too, about meeting new people and starting a fun job. Also, most importantly, we'll be together again, in our own house. It'll be good.
Cute baby picture of the week:
3 comments:
I stalk your blog every time I get online to see how it's going in IL/IN. Glad to see a posting and that all is well! Maybe we'll have to pencil in a Sam's run when you get back to VA :)
Talk soon ~ Denise
hi there, can't remember if I've posted or not on your blog so forgive if this is a repeat. I'm a candidate waiting for an A100 offer, also a former PCV who lived in Niger...so I understand somewhat what awaits you in Mauritania. I will really look forward to following your travels and adventures. Your children are darling, love that pic of the baby! Nothing cuter. Good luck getting it all done.
ps forgot to say, I'm linking to you.
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