Moving Update

We have found the house we will be renting. It all still seems a bit surreal that this is actually happening. Hubby and I have discussed going to seminary for over three years, and now its actually happening. It's amazing and nerve wrecking at the same time. It's mainly nerve wrecking for the financial concerns but we are placing our trust in God that he will help see us through. Back to the house, we were able to see pictures online and showed them to the girls. They are very excited about it. Pic Pic understands the move and had been sad about leaving our house but between telling her she will see snow (the only time was around snow was when she was a couple months old) and seeing the new house she has perked up about the move. When she spots me going through closets she is very willing to help pack for the move.

We mapped out a tentative driving plan. Our plan is to make it in five days. We aren't going the most direct route as we plan to stop in Colorado to visit some family. We would like to drive about 500 miles a day. As of now it will only be hubby and I driving. Hubby will be driving the moving truck and I will be driving the van. We will have a full load in the van with three kids, two dogs, and my mother.

We looked at hiring a moving company mainly to drive our stuff. We were so suprized to see how expensive it is. The cheapest we found would be able double of what we anticipate spending on the truck rental and gas. Does anyone know of a reasonably priced moving company?

My Mom's plan is to help us move and get settled. She plans on spending about 6 months with us and 6 months in AZ with my brother. She does not look forward to the snow so she will be a winter visitor to AZ.

We have lots to do in the next month to prepare for our move. Please keep us in your prayers as we embark on this new journey.

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Moving Routines

While in the process of moving I plan on keeping easy routines. I am going to try an stick with the Flylady routines.

Morning:
1. Prayers
2. Get Dressed
3. Make Beds
4. Swish & Swipe
5. Load of Laundry
6. Empty Dishwasher

Evening:
1. Tidy Kitchen
2. Layout Clothes
3. Launch pad
4. Check Calendar/To do list
5. Bath/Showers

Weekly:
1. Vacuum
2. Dust
3. Mop
4. Wipe Down Glass & Mirrors
5. Change Sheets
6. Empty all trash
7. Clean Fridge
8. Menu planning
9. Balance Checkbook
10. Pay Bills

As it stands, our house is a mess. Today my plan is to pick it up as much as possible and to come up with a moving to do list.

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Struggling

Being the only Orthodox in our family, they do not understand our decision to attend seminary. At times like this I miss my sister tremendously. She was always supportive of any decision we made. She would have been so proud of hubby.

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Changes

It looks like we will be moving within the next couple months. We are headed to seminary in Pa. We are excited and nervous about the change. Neither one of has lived in the snow and we are moving blindly. Not having been to the area we are moving to. We are in major condense move as we are more than likely going to live in a smaller space. I will try to keep posting on our progress.

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