Laying Down New Roots

Figured I ought to get at least one entry in for the month of July! Yep, as of today, we are now re-connected to the world of technology. It is amazing how a simple land phone line and a wireless router has me so tickled. Our snazzy new laptop is just awesome as I float about the new townhome writing this blog entry.

Since I last left off in the land of Aloha, we have had several more adventures. We had a fabulous weekend in Half Moon Bay, CA attending Uncle Bill's wedding to newly minted Aunt Melissa and getting reacquainted with family members we had not seen since December of 2005. The munchkins and I had a enjoyable week in San Antonio with Grandma & Grandpa McSorley before arriving in Virginia.

Within the past 30 days, we have closed on our new home, purchased two cars, painted bedrooms, hung blinds, received three of four shipments, celebrated my 38th birthday, and have still managed to keep our sanity in tact. The house is a work in progress and my sense of urgency to get everything out of boxes is bordering on obsessive-compulsive. I am at a bit of a crossroad as I just loathe brown boxes and clutter; however, I am in need of a "catch-all" type closet and a piece of furniture to house all the craft goodies I have acquired with three munchkins! Therefore, I am purging and realizing that I can not have everything unpacked and assembled in just a few days. I am not looking forward to our last shipment arriving on the 11th...those items have been stored for six years. YIKES!

The munchkins are handling things rather well. However, they have become a bit stir crazy this past week. The first week we were in Virginia, we managed to enroll them in a Vacation Bible School which was a great diversion for them and provided Hubby and I the freedom to complete some taskings. They had a wonderful time and it was held at their school, so, it was a blessing in they met some classmates and provided them the security of what it will be like upon entering First Grade and Preschool this fall. The weekly Monday arrival of boxes of goods has been like Christmas in July for them. Continuous pleas to play with their toys are heard as we try to usher them to the dinner table and to bed.

Tomorrow, we are headed to PA/NJ to visit with Hubby's family and childhood friends. It should be a fun adventure to see everyone again as it has been way to long. The munchkins are especially thrilled to see cousins and forge a relationship in person. I will say this, I really am not eager to pack my things back in a suitcase!