Wheeeeeeew!
Well, we made it safe and sound to our homeland! :0) A dear friend from school travelled with us to help with the kids and take turns driving the Uhaul and the car. Our Caleb made the trip much more fun and uneventful, and he was also a huge help in making the transition from Philly to Maine very smooth and fun for the boys. We made the trip in about ten hours and other than me forgetting to strap Jesse in once - I looked in my rearview mirror and saw him STANDING in his carseat! - it went pretty smoothly!
Our new church had about twenty volunteers ready to help us unload the Uhaul the next day. What took Kev and Caleb two days to load by themselves, the church had unloaded in less than an hour! We stayed the first two nights with Kev's parents, and then we headed out to our landlord's camp on the lake. They are letting us stay there until our apartment is ready, and I tell you - it is SUCH a welcome respite after these past few weeks of crazyness. It is beautiful and quiet and peaceful, and absolutely lovely.
Some wonderful old friends came over to spend the day with me at the lake today. It was so nice - and weird - all at the same time. It's been three years, yet it felt like it was just yesterday when we last got together. That's a sign of true friendship! But, at the same time - in the years that I have been gone - four babies have been born and one more is one the way! So, many changes have taken place in all of our lives.
I'm still feeling somewhat "nomadic" and trying to wrap my brain around the fact that I am not just here for a visit, but to actually live again! It's exciting and crazy and weird all at the same time. For now - camp is home. In a few weeks, we'll have an aparment, and then after that - who knows? Home is where you hang your hat with your little family, and for now, we are soaking up the sunshine at the lake. More updates later.....
9 comments:
So happy to hear you guys are back home, safe and sound and relaxin for a bit. I've been thinking about you guys for the last few weeks and would love to hear from you whenever you feel like a chat over coffee. :) I love you and can't wait to hear how the next few weeks go. love, love, love you...xoxoxoxo
I am so sad that I did not get to have a final get together with you. I am so happy to know you are home safe and sound!
I am ready to come visit like now, lol. It sounds wonderful and so peaceful Amy! Glad you had such a positive road trip. I have totally done that same thing and suddenly seen my child looking at me in the rear view mirror. Makes ya feel comraderie for Britney Spears a bit. :P
Miss you!
My gosh I needed more coffee this morning before spelling camaraderie. For shame! :P
I did that with Lexi just last week. I was busy loading the graoceries and buckaling (is that a word) the little girl that I watch in the car that I totally forgot to make buckle Lexi in after she had climbed in her seat. I had been driving for like 5 minutes and I hear this little voice say, "Mommy I'm not buckled." It's nice to know Im not the only one who has done that. :)
Time for an update girl!
WHERE ARE YOU???? I miss you, my sweet friend!!! CAll me!!! xoxoxoxoxoxo
Ok girl, it's been over a month! Come on!
Amy, dearest, Caleb was just in the library and informed me that today you are moving into your apartment! Hope it goes well for you! I bet Kaden will miss the camp, though-- maybe all of you will.
Love you and miss you MUCH.
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