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we've had a crazy week. we were approved for the 55+ community, so we signed the lease. the packing process is in full-swing. each night we've hurried home, whipped out the boxes and thrown stuff in. it is such a huge job. we've had many offers from incredible friends for help and assistance, but we're trying to take this opportunity to organize and throw some things at the same time. plus, i have an issue with accepting help as my friend, michelle so kindly pointed out. she's right. i do. anyway, we are moving along and making progress. needless to say, exercise hasn't happened. it was supposed to be our easy week, but not this easy. we will get back on the wagon when things slow down a bit more. claire and mya both came down with the flu yesterday--both vomitting and having 'other' issues. to top it off, we cleaned our house like never before because our home inspection was scheduled for that night. talk about timing. so, we had to maintain our clean house while dealing with 2 sick kiddos. while our house was inspected, we had to take them out and about for 3 hours. it was interesting. we were nervous about the inspection to say the least. not that we were suspecting anything to be wrong, but just uncertain as our house is 80 years old--almost entirely redone, but still 80 years old. the inspection went well. very well. nothing was found, so we are sitting pretty. the process can continue. yahoo! we're feeling good--great, i mean. we hope to move into the new place mid-february and close on our house on or before april 1st. so exciting.

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Anonymous said…
Well at least you didnt take a picture of their vomit like the last time they were sick...Thanks for texting me the pic...she was adorable..making me very excited for April

Love ya,
J
Alison said…
So happy the inspection went well! Hope the girls are feeling better...please let me know if I can help at all with the moving and or packing! I will buy that stroller from you so let me know if you want me to pick it up sometime or if you want to bring it to school. Hope to see you Monday.
me`me` said…
I am so happy you got into the unit you wanted. Chris seemed very excited about living there, (even though he won't be there). I am also glad and relieved. I know you are a very strong person Kara and can probably handle anything that comes your way, just a little extra security makes me feel better, and you will be able to keep the same daycare, right??
congrats on your house, good news all around. Works for me.

PS--sorry the girls were ill.

love you guys
Anonymous said…
Think about what time will be best for me to come...and also plan to come stay with me in Montana for a while as well. I would love it!

Love ya,
Jessica

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