What Stage are we on now??

After being at Grammy and Papa's for a few days, it's time for me to go back to San Diego and start the cross country drive with my hubby.

I'm looking forward to it for us but a little sad/worried about the munchkins.  They both have colds and I hate to leave them when they do but they are safe with Grammy and Papa and better off here than in a car with us for days.

I do have to say, I am really excited about being on a plane ALL BY MYSELF for several hours.  Aaaahhhh.  Peace and quiet and nobody to worry about but me.  Ear plugs and a book here I come!

Saying goodbye has never been so cute

We tried to do as much saying goodbye to friends and family as we could before we left California.  We weren't able to catch everyone but are so glad we got the chance with the people we did.

London, William and Alexander

William and his best friend Liam after their sleepover

1 day left...

And 2 sick kiddos. :(

Thank goodness John will be home 1 day before the movers get here. I didn't get as much done as I would have liked.

Wow.

Breathe...breathe...breathe.

All that matters is that we all get there in one piece. Which we will so I'm going to stop worrying and go to sleep.

Just a little more packing...

2 Days and counting...

Sigh. Ready. Well, mentally and emotionally.

In reality? Not even close.

Why, when packing, do your belongings suddenly multiply like bunny rabbits? Or at the very least, like DUST Bunnies.

You know what I mean! The more stuff you box up, the more stuff there seems to be.

U...G...H

2 more days.

In 2 days whatever is done, is done and we're on our way.

2...

More...

Days.

Phew. ;)

3 Days and counting...

All the "Good-Byes" are done and now the packing focus is in high gear.

This is what you have for dinner in our house when you're trying to use everything in your fridge...

And this is what your kitchen looks like when you're packing NOT to unload for 6 months and still using stuff 'til the last minute...

And I'd better use up the open bottle of Tequila, right? Hate to waste THAT! ;)

We are really doing well. Just keep remembering that it's gonna get done however it gets done and as long as we all make it there healthy, we done good! ;)

Finishing off this tequila should help Mama keep that in mind! :)

Breathe...Breathe...Breathe

Feeling a bit overwhelmed today with all there is to do.

Lots to pack. For the movers. For the airplane trip. For my cross country road trip.

What goes where?

What can go there?

What do I really need?

What do the kids really need?

Sigh

Don't think beyond the present minute, Laura.

Do what there is to do RIGHT NOW and no other time but RIGHT NOW.

Breathe...Breathe...Breathe

Stage Two

As most of you know, the West Coast Petreykos are soon to merge with the East Coast Petreykos and we are getting down to the wire.

As of today John and I will never be in this house together again. Weird. He left for a 10 day show in Monterrey and the boys and I fly to New Hampshire next week while he is still gone.

Weird.

Stay tuned...