Morning all! Things seem to be so calm this morning as I sip on my coffee and soak up the Word of God. I know as the house wakes up we will once again be busy for the rest of the day.
Today we get the honor and privilege to watch David reenlist. I may not advertise it in the FB world because that isn't where it is important, but I am so proud of him. He works so hard for our family. His hard work allows us the lifestyle for me to be at home with the children each day and have dinner ready each evening.
There are some of you that I wish I had all the time in the world freed up so I can see you multiple times before we leave the states. I wish I had the energy for a few road trips. Amanda, you and your beautiful family would be the first on that list in Texas! Our friendship will forever be something that I cherish. I wish I could go to Florida, spend time with my family. Let the children play on my Grandmothers back porch with Lego's while I sit and listen to her stories. I would then head to Destin to see sweet Rachel and her lovely family. I wish we could have a family trip to Disney this summer because we had the greatest time and made the sweetest of memories last summer.
We have decided to have a garage sale this Saturday. As we go through things in the house and from the attic our garage is filling up with stuff we no longer need. We can barely walk through there right now. I have to clear it out to make room for more stuff for one last garage sale right before me move. If you live in the area, please drop by this weekend, even if it's just to say hi. Bonus: the boys will have a lemonade and baked goodies stand. :)
Danielle arrives next Tuesday, so we will go from 3 to 4 kids for about 6 weeks. Unfortunately this will be the first summer in 3 or 4 years that we will not have water park passes. Previously I could do it. But with Nico and Jacoby being so young and the tally being up to 4, I will not be doing that on my own. Some of you Super Moms out there do it all the time, but this Mom will enjoy the stress free summer of a sprinkler and blowup pool in the driveway.
David's movers will be here Wednesday to pack his stuff up for Turkey. Our orders for Italy are moving right along. We should know our moving dates hopefully next week.
I have a sweet boy turning 8 next month. Mateo has requested a soccer themed birthday. I have to get creative and start planning that.
Also, we are going to have a going away "drop in" party before we leave. With our house getting emptier, energy getting shorter, and funds going to things we need for the move a "drop in" will be best for the family. Stay tuned to the dates, and I hope that those I can't see beforehand are able to make it.
In addition to all of that we have a list of stuff that has to get done around the house before it goes on the market. There is so much excitement and exhaustion all at the same time. For those that have the time I would love to see you and stopping by our house is probably the easiest for all of us. I deleted the FB app off my phone last week as I felt like it was distracting me quite a bit from my family and my daily responsibilities, call or text if you want to chat.
Please know that if I could see all of you that I love so dearly I would. But our time is getting shorter here in Charleston.
Much Love,
Allison
