The Big Move Week - Day 5 - The Big Day

day-old Skye

 After the craziness of yesterday, we had to make up for lost time by staying up very late and getting up very early to get everything done in time for the movers arrival at 8 a.m. Plus, the Direct TV guy was coming to set us up at the new house between "8-12". That's a whole story for another day.

The movers came 1/2 hour early and got right to work. The day flew by. We fit almost everything on the truck, but needed a second trip with half a load of the big furniture items. Everything is chaos but we are getting there. We have phone, internet and TV. Now all we need is a bed and a good night's rest and sleeping in tomorrow and we might survive this.  There is so much to do.

My phone rang so much today I've been hearing phantom ring tones that aren't there! I definitely will be changing my ring tone!

The Big Move Week - Day 4

As Craig and I were driving a full truckload out to the new house, bright and early to meet the verizon guy between "8-12", I got a text at 7:15 a.m. from Nick saying::

"WE HAVE BEEN IN THE HOSPITAL SINCE 3AM.  THEY JUST BROKE HER WATER. SHE'S LIKE A 4 1/2 CM RIGHT NOW"

It was such a big surprise it took my breath away and then I just started bawling and couldn't stop for about 15 minutes.  Renee wasn't due until Jan 31 so she was almost 3 weeks early! I was so weepy and sidetracked all day long.  And Craig was so dear, and so patient - even more than usual! 

This is the first time I' haven't been nearby to meet a new grandchild and share that special time with my own child.  It just tugged at my heart all day.  Once Rebecca called and told me she was going down to the hospital my heart was lightened and I felt so happy.  She was able to spend the day with them and kept us updated with phone calls and texts. At 12:49 she sent the text "WE HAVE A BABY!"

Skye Huntington Rogers

5 lb. 10 oz.

18 1/2" long

Tons of dark hair

Mom, Dad and Baby Skye are all doing very well!



The Big Move Week- Day 3

Craig ended up taking off today, so he is off the rest of the week .  It has been great having him home and we have been able to tag team and accomplish so much more. However, we have very different styles and philosophies when it comes to packing and sorting.  We've been able to put a dent in things.

The Big Move Week - Day 2

Yesterday I accomplished a TON, but it still looks like there is a TON yet to do.  How does that work?  And with this nice, cool weather, I am so in the mood to bake and I don't dare get involved in anything but packing.

I started upstairs gathering up and packing and it was so easy to get side tracked and see something in another room to deal with.  I felt like Phil Dunfee from Modern Family.  I had to really force myself to focus on the upstairs, because I want to move all the boxes and moving supplies downstairs one last time and be done.  

I finally got all the little odds and ends packed in the upstairs bedrooms - pictures, lamps, books, etc.  It all adds up so fast and I am honestly sorting and donating a lot.  Packing away pictures and taking down curtains and quilts and things off the wall has been difficult.  Way more than I ever imagined. 

On the news this morning,  they showed highlights from half time at last nights bowl game with Auburn and Oregon.  [Sorry about your Ducks, Joshie!]  But the cool thing was they honored families of deployed military and then I wasn't paying attention and all of a sudden the dad's and husband's were THERE! It was a sweet surprise that gave me chills and then I just sat down and bawled for my Ben.   I can't wait until he is home again with Jamie and the kids. Almost 3 months down, 9 or so to go.  I hate it that they are apart more than I am worried about his safety.

Back to Day 2 of this crazy move week.  Today I took a full load to the new house all by myself, and it is starting to feel familiar. I am really looking forward to being DONE.

Happy news today:  my friend Ruth Melvin had her 11th grandchild - he was born at 11:54 on 1-11-11.  How cool is that for a birthday? Welcome to the world Finley James Melvin - 6 lbs, 12 oz, 19".  Lots of  love to parents Josh & Charlie and big sisters McKenna and Gracie! I can't wait to see more pictures.

The Big Move Week - Day 1

DISCLAIMER: I am using this blog to journal and record the highlights of our move, so it could get a little more wordy and detailed than usual.

Craig, the knot-tying-champion and master packer.  This is just a partial picture of load #1. 

Over the weekend, Craig borrowed a trailer and suburban from a friend at work.  Our first stop was the storage unit, where we loaded up the shelving for the new garage and emptied almost 2/3 of the storage unit.  [We got the storage unit when the Bryant's lived with us for 8 months, so I've stored all my holiday decorations, preschool stuff and catering supplies there, since the garage was used as the preschool room]. 

We were able to take 3 loads over to the new house filling both the trailer and inside the suburban.  We felt like the Beverly Hillbillies with our belongings piled up on the trailer.  On Saturday, Craig and his trusty assistant, Greg, spent most of the day dismantling  the shed and loaded it up.  I was able to get the kitchen unpacked and set up the pantry on shelving in the under-the-stairs closet.  Melissa and Greg have been such big help, helping us unload and lug things upstairs.  We will owe them free babysitting forever!

This is the new kitchen, minus the plants on the top of the cupboards.  I love the colors and my red kitchen stuff looks really cute with the yellow.  I am going to put things on top of the cupboards that I put on my shelves in the past.  (This way we won't have to leave big holes in the wall from installing the shelves, since we are renting). It is so nice having so much cupboard and drawer space.

We are at the point now that most of the things we go to use are either packed or at the new house.  I guess that's a good sign.  Today I am spending the day packing up the odds and ends, and putting colored dots on all the boxes as requested by the movers. I will try to remember to take more pictures this week.

I am really dreading taking down my pictures and quilts off the wall.

Under Construction

Is it just me, or am I being too picky about a blog background?  Every time I find one I think I like, only half of it shows on the blog. So then it looks weird and not so cute.  Annoying.  So, since Christmas and New Years are officially over, I took down my blog Christmas tree and it looks as empty as the house after the decorations are put away.  So please bear with me while I figure this out.

It may take awhile because the movers are coming on Friday, January 14 for the big, heavy items. We are at the stage now where we go to grab something and it's either packed or at the new house.  We should be officially moved out of Moreno Valley and moved into Lake Elsinore this weekend.  I-AM-SO-TIRED-OF-PACKING!!!  The good news is that I have the new kitchen almost done, so that feels like I've finally made a dent in something. Finally! One room down, 6 to go.  Baby steps, I know.