Blondecisions

Moving Update

We're somewhat packed and down to 2.5 weeks. I'm having trouble finding things we can pack and live without so I guess I've done pretty well.

I've given away hundreds of things and still finding a few stragglers. Trying to balance the last of the things we'll give away with our move out date. I CAN'T sleep without a bed, you know?

I have been trying to sell off a few pieces and we're trying to get it done quickly but not leave us without things we need too. Like couches, tables, chairs, etc...

31 boxes have been shipped so far (from small to large) and I don't want to count ($$$) the huge boxes we have left to ship. I've already spent $500 on shipping and probably have at least $400 to go. Still cheaper and less problematic than taking a truck.

The worst part is the pile of things we have left to pack into the car and van. OH MY GOD. I have NO idea how we will find room for everything. The pile just keeps getting bigger - from computer equipment to my vacuum, clothes, tool boxes, photo albums we'd hate to ship, etc... We may end up shipping some things last minute and just hoping nothing gets lost or broken.

Even my husband gave up 2 of his 4 beloved guitars because we just couldn't find room for 4 in the van with everything else that's a must keep.

So that's where I am. Just 2.5 weeks from leaving my native

New York

and becoming a Californian. We've met a lot of people in complete awe of this move but it seems so natural for me to just go. It was my idea and I cannot WAIT!

Of course, many of those people have an idea that all Californians are weirdo-s, so they balk at us actually WANTING to go there!

Vegan Lunch Box

This is amazing!

Once we get to Cali I am going to give some of these a try for lunches and dinners. I'm inspired again - My poor kids were getting the shaft with lunches lately.

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This website is great for vegetarian, vegan, flexitarians and

omnivores.  www.veganlunchbox.blogspot.com.  Every day, a mom in

Washington States takes a picture of her first grader's packed lunch. 

She adds witty commentary, recipes, and her son's "verdict".  She is

incredibly imaginative.

Hello? Hello?

First my cell phone rang and I answered it, "Hello?"

It was a recording telling me the school was closing early, just as my home phone rang with the same number. I ended both calls simultaneously knowing I didn't need to hear what I'd just read online.

But then both phones rang in my hand not a moment later, again showing the same number on their caller ID screens. Being that I am a sane, rational, mature mother says I wouldn't answer. I should just hit end so at least I don't have to hear it ring.

Instead I answered them both, one on each ear, at the same time. "Hello?"

The slight NY accent launched into, "Hello, this is the xxx school district calling. Due to the...." and I laughed hysterically. Holding both phones to my head, hearing his voice nearly perfectly simultaneously in both sides of my head. I dropped into the chair and curled up, ducking behind my legs like I was hiding a prank call. I laughed and laughed at a joke that apparently only I get.

I'm not telling my husband about this!