Seven!

Looks like we'll be spending a quiet New Years Eve. Since we've been battling coughs, colds and sniffles for the better part of 2 weeks, we thought it prudent to spend the evening at home resting, and resolving to not get sick in the next few weeks.

Today, I did laundry. Lot's of laundry! And now, I have to sort it all out, toss the old stuff and the small stuff and hopefully some too big stuff and then pack it all up in suitcases and boxes. I'll leave a few outfits out and do a last load of laundry on Saturday before they pack up the washer and dryer.

Tanner and I packed the kitchen, so now we have one pot, one frying pan and paper plates and cups for the rest of the week. It looks like we'll be all done with our packing on Saturday, so it will be sleeping on the floor and living out of suitcases from then on. I know that the last thing I will pack will be my espresso machine. It's just too grueling to have to wait until 10:30 to get my shot of espresso. I think it's funny that it always takes me until 10:30 to get out of the house. The kids get up at 8:00, and between getting them dressed and breakfast, I never leave the house before 10:30. What am I going to do when Kate starts school?

Today, I feel excited. No doldrums. That wasn't the way I was feeling yesterday or the day before, but today I feel only excitement. I keep pinching myself to make sure that this dream is finally coming true. Also, people have been so encouraging the last few days that I really feel upbeat and determined. Thank you so much. I'm feeling such a boost of joy, and I know it's because of the great suppot that my family has once again kicked in to high gear.

Here's hoping that you all have a great new year, and that it's full of as much excitement, vim, and vigor that you can possibly pack into it.