The Move

The MOVE has finally happened. I want to say that with joy and relief, but it really comes out as kind of an exhausted whimper. I think the actual days of the move were the hardest in my life and that's coming for a woman who has had 4 kids! The hubby and I were getting up at 5:30 every morning and working every moment, gulping down food and working, working working until 10 or 11pm and just dropping into bed. Honestly the days are a blur now and I cannot remember specifics, just dirt and sweat and strained muscles. I can say with a positive attitude though that things are starting to settle down now and I am grateful for the whole thing - but mostly grateful that it is behind us! Unpacking and finding homes for all of our stuff has been a happy chore and one I do a bit each day. Cleaning the new house is also a simple and happy thing - having less stuff is really paying off because maintaining the house is much easier. I am enjoying getting everyone settled and used to the new place. Of course I haven't had much leisure time to read, so no book review for you today, but as I unpack my library, I'm sure to start something!