I'm pretty sure we've disappeared off the face of the planet....well at least for a little while. We've been busy packing, getting rid of things, packing, moving, then unpacking and some more unpacking...moving things to storage since we don't have room in our apartment and then of course more unpacking. I feel out of touch with the world, we've managed to keep talking to family. However, talking to anyone else has fallen by the wayside.
We left Rawlins on Saturday July 31st. After a BUNCH of problems (as soon as I get pictures from my mom I'll post about our move up to WA), we arrived in Richland and moved into our apartment on Monday August 2nd. It's been strange moving into an apartment. We've never lived in one and on top of that we haven't rented in over 8 years. Did I mention we lost over 1,000 sq feet moving here? That's been interesting to say the least. Thankfully Stuart insisted upon the larger storage unit because we've needed almost all of the space! We are hoping to find a bigger place or possibly find something to buy by the end of February. The apartment is a stepping stone, and I will admit it's not as bad as I thought it would be.
It's a little intimidating to move to "civilization"! I was very overwhelmed by the "bigness" of the Tri-Cities. After living in Rawlins...population 9,000 and Republic....population 2,000 the Tri-Cities is HUGE!
Funny enough last Sunday at Church (our first Sunday here) I ran into the mom of a girl I went to school with. What a small world!
I think we're going to like it here, on Thursday night at Enrichment a sister walked up to me and said..."We're going to love you, and if you move out of our ward we'll be incredibly sad!"
Hopefully the kids feel the same way!
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Saturday, August 14, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
Lost
I feel a little lost right now. Stuart is home for the summer, which I love but my routine has been thrown off. It feels like I'm in the movie Groundhog Day, and that I am constantly living Saturday. I have neglected the laundry this week because I don't do laundry on Saturdays. I feel behind!
KatieJo and Samuel are also gone one in Idaho and the other in Colorado. I miss them SO much, so does Phillip. We go pick KatieJo up tomorrow and he is EXCITED! Well, for that matter so am I.
I'm also feeling lost because we have a job....although it's not 100% official because Stuart is waiting to talk to the Superintendent (who likes to talk to all new hires) but she broke her foot and hasn't been at work to make phone calls, and he has to be approved by the school board. It's typical to have to wait for the school board approval, but it's nerve wracking none the less.
If you haven't heard Stuart will be teaching 7-12 band and vocal music in Mabton, WA starting August 18th. Which means we've decided to move to the Tri-Cities (Richland, Kenniwick, Pasco). He'll be driving about 45 minutes to work, but the Principal told Stuart that most teachers drive from the Tri-Cities or Yakima to work and both are 45 min. from the school.
We feel blessed because we've been worried about schooling for the kids, and all of the 4 districts that I've seen up there have gifted programs and will be able to help the kids. Which I have to admit is a relief! We will also be about 2 1/2 hours from Stuart's brother James...which is AWESOME! Although we are sad to be leaving where we are because we are so close to both sets of Grandparents.
We are also waiting to sell the house...which up until now hasn't bothered me. And, it's moved to the forefront. And, don't forget trying to find a place to live in WA! We won't be making a trip beforehand to find a place to live...so bring on Craigs list!!!
That's about all that's happening with us right now...it feels more significant than what I just wrote but that could be because I'm living it. I'm ready for everything to calm down and I know it will...it's just being patient enough for it to happen!
KatieJo and Samuel are also gone one in Idaho and the other in Colorado. I miss them SO much, so does Phillip. We go pick KatieJo up tomorrow and he is EXCITED! Well, for that matter so am I.
I'm also feeling lost because we have a job....although it's not 100% official because Stuart is waiting to talk to the Superintendent (who likes to talk to all new hires) but she broke her foot and hasn't been at work to make phone calls, and he has to be approved by the school board. It's typical to have to wait for the school board approval, but it's nerve wracking none the less.
If you haven't heard Stuart will be teaching 7-12 band and vocal music in Mabton, WA starting August 18th. Which means we've decided to move to the Tri-Cities (Richland, Kenniwick, Pasco). He'll be driving about 45 minutes to work, but the Principal told Stuart that most teachers drive from the Tri-Cities or Yakima to work and both are 45 min. from the school.
We feel blessed because we've been worried about schooling for the kids, and all of the 4 districts that I've seen up there have gifted programs and will be able to help the kids. Which I have to admit is a relief! We will also be about 2 1/2 hours from Stuart's brother James...which is AWESOME! Although we are sad to be leaving where we are because we are so close to both sets of Grandparents.
We are also waiting to sell the house...which up until now hasn't bothered me. And, it's moved to the forefront. And, don't forget trying to find a place to live in WA! We won't be making a trip beforehand to find a place to live...so bring on Craigs list!!!
That's about all that's happening with us right now...it feels more significant than what I just wrote but that could be because I'm living it. I'm ready for everything to calm down and I know it will...it's just being patient enough for it to happen!
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