I missed yesterday’s daily journal posting. Sorry. Really. I’ve just been a bit crazed lately. Moving. The arrival of my mom (YEAH!!). So I fell asleep just before typing it out. Sorry again. So I’ll recap the last two days.
Wednesday was a 1/2 work day for me. I remember being busy. Sending out lots of emails and sales outreach for a forum we are trying to launch. Getting conference calls set up. I was very productive. I was also excited about the day ahead. My mom was flying in for a couple of days. I was excited to see her and show her the new house. I need some reinforcement in my life (and help with the move) so was glad for her visit.
After work I picked up Big Bro. We went to Toyota to get some floor mats installed. Now the car REALLY looks good. Big Bro was excited about the free bottles of water and the granola bar snacks. I was excited about the Starbucks coffee. After that, we went to pick up Twin Crazy and Twin Husky. We then went to Red’s daycare. I had a short conference with her “teacher” which went well. She is right on track. While I was doing the conference the 3 other kids played. Afterwards we picked up Red and then headed to the airport. My mom arrived just as we did – great timing! We headed out to the new house and the kids were all talking and telling Nana about it. About the chickens, their new rooms, the planting, and their new friends. They were all excited.
As soon as we got there the kids wanted to show Nana their rooms. So cute. Then of course we took the trek up to see the chickens. Red was following one around that was cruising in our back yard. We did some lawn watering, talked with the neighbors, and got my mom settled. Before you knew it I had to get the kids back — I had co-parent order a pizza; poor Big Bro fell asleep in the car and didn’t wake up for dinner.
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I woke up and started to dismantle my bed. The kids were enthralled. The rest of the morning was uneventful, I think. I played with the kids and felt good.
Big Bro went to school on his bike. I took the rest of the kids to my house. I couldn’t believe my eyes. The place looked incredible. My mom was up until 1:30 AM the prior night (4:30 AM east coast time after flying all day!!!) cleaning and organizing my kitchen. The place was really straightened up everywhere else. Boxes were stacked and there were clear paths to walk. Whew. Thank goodness my mom is here.
We spent the day eating, organizing clothes, finishing the kitchen, clearing a path to the chickens, picking up Big Bro, accepting package deliveries from Amazon/UPS and FedEx, receiving my shed, almost receiving my washer/dryer (I need to reorder — GAS dryer…. damn it), getting AT&T to install a phone jack, getting ADT to install a security system….. more playing, more eating, …. we went out to dinner and all kids ate like champs. Then they started acting crazy so we fled.
I left my mom at the house to enjoy peace and quiet. She looked exhausted. She was thinking about more work with kids clothes but I really hope she hit the sack instead.
Once we got home the kids went to bed and I went to Home Depot. It is amazing the $$$ you can spend there. I have to cut myself off soon. I think I should be good to stay clear away from there for awhile (I hope).
I got home and showered. It was badly needed. I smelled like ass. I mean, I actually smelled myself so you know it was bad. I hadn’t showered in 2 days and essentially was wearing the same clothes so it was really, really, bad. I’m now typing this freshly showered, body very sore, with wet hair. I love the smell of my skin right now. I’m really happy. Things are coming together and I love my house. I love the space. I love the yards. I love the neighborhood. I love how it looks, how it smells, and how it is mine. And how my mom approves of it (at least she says). Yes it is small but it is all that we need. And it is beautiful. And we are making it a home. And I can’t wait to get there tomorrow to start another day there.
Til tomorrow –
– Mama K
Mama In Motion™ 
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