So, despite the evidence shown by my blog posts lately, I have had a lot going on in my life outside of Operation Frankenbaby.
Our house went on the market just over a week ago and we've already had a showing, an offer, and the financing fall through on the offer. It was all terribly exciting, and then the weather turned to crap. I'm hoping that March brings a lot more warm, beautiful, sunny spring days and that all of these people allegedly flocking to the Charleston 'burbs decide to take a twirl through our house. And then decide to pay us lots of money for it.
I've also been working quite a bit, which is helpful being that we just paid off the credit card that included the payment for Operation Frankenbaby. Still mainly my regulars, but this week I'm "substitute nannying" for a friend who is on a mission trip. So, I've got a super precocious four-year-old this week for 3 days starting between 5:45 and 6:45 depending on the morning. Yesterday, I had her from 6:45 to 4:30 and we managed to squeeze in a trip to Barnes & Noble, the county park to play at the playground, and Chick Fil A for lunch followed by ridiculous amounts of time in the Playplace. By the time we got home at 2:00, I was utterly wiped and she agreed to some quiet time in her room with a DVD. I'm pretty sure she was asleep the minute her head hit the pillow. Anyway, the days are long, but she's fun and I'm looking forward to having her for another couple of weeks in April.
Also yesterday, a representative from the moving company came out and took a look at our house so they'd know how much time to allow for packing and loading. Despite the fact that Army Wives last weekend made it look like military wives are solely responsible for packing their entire house, I completely embrace the moving company approach. We've got a few things packed away and labeled in case they end up in storage, but I fully intend to spend a couple of days chilling on the sofa while people around me pack my shit.
Colby is leaving this Sunday for six weeks of training for his new aircraft, and if we're lucky and things go according to plan, that will be our last long separation until we leave Germany. Of course, the Air Force is always trying to pull a fast one on us, so we'll see how that goes. But during that time, I'm just planning to soak up every last bit of Charleston that I can and spend lots of time with friends and family. When he gets home, the movers come pack up our lives and a few days later we'll be flying from Baltimore to Germany!
Only 68 days left stateside. Wow.
Wow. 68 says is soon! So exciting...I can't wait to hear about the moving adventure.
Posted by: Julie | March 07, 2012 at 03:12 PM
Wow. I can't believe you guys are so close to moving abroad! I've already had to switch your blog in my reader from my "West Coast" folder to my "South" folder. Now I have to move it to my "Europe" folder!
Posted by: Miriam | March 07, 2012 at 04:12 PM
I'm so glad you are keeping busy, paying off Operation Frankenbaby, and just having fun! My cousin and her husband were stationed in Germany and she loved it!
Posted by: sophie | March 07, 2012 at 04:14 PM
Operation Frankenbaby :) 68 days is super soon! I hope the weather cooperates and you all get lots of people begging to buy your home. Keeping busy is a good strategy and since there are so few days left it's great to enjoy the time with your friends :) Thanks for the update!!!
Posted by: Solange | March 07, 2012 at 05:02 PM
AAAUUUUGGGHHHH! How long is your layover?! Let's meet up before you go!!
Posted by: Lynn | March 07, 2012 at 11:44 PM
Good luck with everything! Your signature is so pretty!
Posted by: Nicole | March 08, 2012 at 02:15 AM
Operation Frankenbaby. Love that. And that you paid off that credit card! WHAT! :) I miss nannying! It's been years though. Can't believe you're about to move!!!
Posted by: Melissa | March 08, 2012 at 05:09 AM
Oh yeah, movers who know what they're doing are priceless. I took all the help I could get last time I moved (which was about this time four years ago).
Your temporary nannying charge sounds so cute and full of energy.
Posted by: Kate P | March 08, 2012 at 05:38 AM
Baltimore! That's near me. You should go to Dangerously Delicious Pies. It's supposed to be awesome. I'm checking it out this weekend.
Posted by: thoughtsappear | March 08, 2012 at 07:08 PM
Holy cow. 68 days is nothing! I'm so jealous that you have movers to pack your shiz up. That was definitely NOT FUN. Is there help at the other end to unpack too? If the answer is, "yes," I may give you the stink eye through the computer. ;)
Posted by: Molly | March 08, 2012 at 09:16 PM
68 days seems like nothing! It's awesome that you get all the help you need with moving. Loading up my stuff is my least favorite part of moving.
Posted by: Elizabeth | March 09, 2012 at 10:58 PM
Wow 68 days! That's so soon. How exciting.
Posted by: Deidre | March 12, 2012 at 03:20 AM