Getting ready for a move

This is seriously no fun at all. I don't know why we have all this STUFF! And I am a chronic anti-packrat. It drives my DH crazy. I had to make him a promise that I wouldn't get rid of anything else that was his. :)

Here's a picture of my living room today. We are trying to get most of the stuff for this shipment in one location, since we aren't sending everything at once. This is about half the weight of what we are sending. Trying to pack up part of your life and plan on what you will need for an unknown amount of time is a big tiring on the mind.

The kids are being surprisingly good about this whole thing. The idea of being parted from toys for up to six months doesn't seem to bother them that much and I am impressed! I haven't had to bribe or cajole or threaten or anything.

We got quite a lot sorted and taken care of today! And with that I am off to work on my UFO pile! That little pink, purple and green UFO top is coming along nicely! I am having fun with the borders and will post more on it soon!

Have a great Saturday!

Earth Worm Rescue!

After the big rains over the weekend, we took a walk to see the swollen creek down the road. On the way, we kept stepping over earth worms that had washed across the road. Some were even still alive! My kids took great pleasure in gently picking up the worms and putting them in the grass and dirt by the road. They must have saved six or so worms!! We live on a relatively quiet country road and we enjoy a walk-about on a regular basis.

 Of course my kitty, d'Artagnan, had to follow us down the road, too. (Yes, he's named after one of the Musketeers.)He was yowling at me the entire time, like he was worried about us or something. Sometimes he is extra talkative and other times he won't have anything to do with me. I love the way he will follow us on our walks, just like a loyal dog.

 Just down the road is this little creek. It easily overflows its banks after a big rain and the kid like to toss in pine straw and sticks to watch them swirl around and away.