And the countdown marches on…
December 17, 2009 | Filed Under Deployment, Life Stuff
*I think I might cry a little when I have my own house again. I have missed having my own space very much. Apartment living… is not for me.
*I’ve bought the last package of toilet paper ’til we leave. A four pack, for curious minds. This makes me feel slightly giddy.
*I allowed myself to think about sleeping in my own bed, today. Such a lovely, lovely thought.
*Daniel and I are trying to figure out the plane ticket buying. Not such an easy decision since we have nothing firm in the way of dates. But still…. plane tickets…. hooray!
*I have started to go through the stuff we have here at the apartment. Selling some, giving lots away… the process feels quite overwhelming. Life needs to march on… the feeding, clothe-ing, washing, homeschooling, Eliza’s birthday, Christmas… there isn’t a pause button for my duties while I pack.
*Everything we are bringing back to New Mexico has to fit in the 5.5 feet bed of our truck. I’m good but I don’t know if I’m that good.
*No Christmas tree this year. My kids are sad but there’s no point and it would be a waste of money. It’s too bad because I did buy a tree stand at a garage sale for .50 cents. I hate to waste it… ha!
*I’m going to really, REALLY miss Wegmans, Sephora, the big beautiful mall, a great health food store, Craig’s List, knowing that I can drive to just about any store I can dream up in no more than 15 minutes. I like to shop without being inconvenienced and our tiny town in New Mexico has squat. And that is very inconvenient.
*Tomorrow night is our last “Girl’s Night” before I have to move. These ladies have been my life-line. And I am going to miss them very much.
*I have less than a handful of Crossfit workouts left. Tonight I have one and I am taking Eve with me on Saturday. Next week is going to be almost normal but after that…. I don’t know. And not knowing makes me nervous! I have really enjoyed dying Crossfit-ing every other day.
*Not being able to send Daniel his daily letter or any more packages has made me feel sort of useless. But, time is short now. And that makes me happy.
Off to make something for dinner!
Happiness is mine!
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16 Responses to “And the countdown marches on…”
I’m so happy for you and the kids that Daniel will soon be home! This is so wonderful!!
Remember Ikea whenever you want!!
I am so excited for you!! Once the kids see Daniel, they will forget all about the Christmas tree!!
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What a wonderful and scary whirlwind of emotions for you!?! I can empathize with that having your own space again. My husband and I are staying with his parents until he leaves for OTS and it is driving my crazy! For your Christmas tree maybe you can find some green butcher paper and cut a tree out for the kids to decorate, they’d probably love it. I am so excited for you, yay!!
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And remember, you need to save some space in that 5.5 bed for the shopping you’ll do on the way back home…. like Ikea
I am so excited for you, I get giddy every time I think about it!!
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yay! yay! yay! i’m so glad for you guys!
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yeah, I know why you’re looking forward to your own bed
So happy for you!!!
Andrea, I’m *so* glad you’re so close.
I hope you can find a way to keep up your CrossFit once you move back to NM. You at least need to keep working on those pullups! Slurge and buy yourself your own bands, I just did that.
Shopping — I SOOOOOOOO empathize!! The limited stores here at Camp Swampy just kill me. I can’t *wait* to hit up H&M when I get back to PA next week. Squeeee!
Yay for planning flights! That qets a capital SQUEEEEEE!
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I am so happy for you, though I am going to miss you!!
WOO HOO, the countdown!!!
If you come through Ohio on your way let me know. Would love to meet you and Daniel!!
Take care
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Oh my, I hear you on this one! Apartment living is not my favourite either! Instead of moving out tomorrow as we had originally been expecting, we get to stay for another year. Not such a bad thing – we are living in a good area, and enjoying city life, and trips to New Mexico are still within reach! We don’t have a Christmas tree either. I nearly caved today and bought one, as it just doesn’t feel like Christmas without it, but we are headed off on a plane in just a few days, and it would be wasted here all alone. We just have to remind ourselves that a Christmas tree will be waiting to welcome us.
Wishing a Happy Christmas, and safe travels to you all!
Hooray! For the last pack of toilet paper! I am sure you are just over the moon to have your family back together soon.
Happy Holidays and travel safe!
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WOOT WOOT WOOT!!!!!! So happy for you all that it is almost here!!!
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Yay! I’m so glad this is almost over for you guys! So will Daniel be flying there to drive back to NM with you? Is your name back on the housing list? Hopefully the wait isn’t to long to get in to a house again. I know it’s hectic and stressful right now, but praying it all comes together smoothly!
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I am SOOOOOOOO happy for you, I can’t wait to hear about all of your upcoming excitement!
So exciting that you will be together again soon!! Stop by if you will be driving through Dallas on your way home!!
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