We're Moving!

(By Lena) I am definitely excited to move, but the process of packing up the house has been tough. Let's start with the good... We are moving into a house! We will have about 2 1/2 times the space as we do now. The things I'm most looking forward to are 1) more space to entertain guests 2) not having to carry groceries and a 20 lb baby up stairs and 3) a backyard.

I'm a little sad to leave the area we are in now. It's a great place for young families. All my stores are so close by which makes running errands a breeze. We are also close to our church's main campus and many of our friends.

Packing up the house in 3 weeks has mainly fallen on my shoulders. I could demand more from Derek, but he has been on the phone and on the computer changing addresses, renting the truck, asking friends to help us move, etc. That just leaves me with one little helper, but she and I aren't quite on the same page.

She likes to take things OUT of the boxes, instead of put them in. She wants the box flaps to stay open and enjoys it when the boxes are either ready to climb on or collapsed so that she can slide around on them. She's definitely enjoying this process more than me!

I have to do most of the packing during Karis' naps. That means my poor pregnant body doesn't get a nap. By 8 pm I am exhausted and ready for bed! Only a few more days of this and it will be over. This time next week, we'll be enjoying our new home and still thanking God for just another one of His many blessings!