We've entered into the packing stage of "absolutely everything can get thrown into a box now!". It seems you wait for a month or two before you finally get to this stage. Up until now you pack what you can. Now you pack everything else. I think I prefer this stage. I don't have to search the house for things I can sneak away into a box without any of the family members noticing and asking about it.
The problem with this stage of packing is that life gets really confusing if you are around the ages of 2 or 3 1/2.
If you are 3 1/2 (technically 3 3/4...but I'm not sure I'm ready to have my baby be 4 yet, so we'll keep at 3 1/2, ok?), you trail Mom around the house asking a million questions: where will we live in Minnesota? Will we live in our blue house again? Will all my toys come with? Can we bring Yaya & Ahma (her grandparents)? When it seems that all the questions have been used up OR Mom seems to be getting a bit annoyed at the questions you switch to asking Mom if she can stop and play with you. This usually works for a few minutes before Mom gets sidetracked and starts packing again. Oh well...
If you are 2, you are a little more confused over everything. Why doesn't Mom have as much time for us right now? Do I like that? I don't think I like that. Maybe if I whine a bit. Maybe if I ask to be held a lot. Maybe if I snuggle even more. Surely one of these tactics will work and life will return to normal.
And if you are Mom you are trying to juggle all your roles: Mrs. Move-a-lot; Wife; Mom; Teacher; Studier of the Word; Did I miss anything? Oh probably. Maybe I'll find it when we unpack.
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He he you are funny Amy. How true How true of all that you said! I hope your move goes well. and perhaps your family will stay put for awhile after this.
sounds like the packing has entered crazy mode! it sure is hard to balance so many things at once. praying for you guys in this huge second transition =) -sarah
Moving?! Did I miss a post? I remember you waiting for God to open and close doors, but can't remember which one and where. So, where to and what will you be doing?
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