In the last three weeks we have had a successful garage ("moving sale" per the hubby) sale, and packed up a bunch of non-essential stuff for storage, and then the leftovers were hauled to the house of our gracious family Ben and Hillary, where we will live in their freshly finished basement for the next six or so months!
This arrangement came to be because we have outgrown the house we have rented here since we moved, crazy huh?! The location was great, the yard was fantastic but the house was just not functional for our family. Then there is the house we still own in the last town we lived in; that is going on the market soon and until that sells and we can scrimp and save and put together a decent down payment, Ben and Hillary have amazingly told us we could live here until we can find a house that we love and will accommodate us and our boys! It works out pretty well too since I was helping out with childcare for their daughter, FH, this summer anyway! I'm mostly terrified of the boys breaking something or ruining walls or flooring, but I have really been on them about how we treat things, especially things that are not ours!
Thankfully we have some very supportive family! My father-in-law Calvin, super brother-in-law Colton, their exchange student and a very helpful colleague of my hubby's helped move all of our crap - er...stuff, and we are so appreciative! I felt pretty useless because I was tasked with keepin track of the boys and setting up some stuff in the basement. Luckily D and W were happy playing quietly and watching a movie.
We are still getting settled, but have taken a few minutes and explored the neighborhood park close to our temporary abode. The older boys were so excited and the twins wanted to run free so bad, but I'm not quite ready for that!
But we did let them try the swing for the first time. I don't think this is how it was intended to be used but I thought it was perfect for the two of them!
And yes, they are in pajamas. We have quite a few days where they stay in pjs. It's a lot of work to get those stinkers dressed, and those super cute overalls have WAY too many snaps for twins!
Don't they all look so excited?
Even Daddy got in on some swing action at the park!
I'm looking forward to this new adventure, spending time with all the kids, figuring out a summer schedule to keep the chaos to a minimum - if that's even possible, and making progress towards our goals.
Until next time!
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Not sure if you noticed but I have decided to share people's real names unless it is a child. It just flows easier for me! I have really enjoyed doing this blog, and have come across a couple amazing blogs, and some lovely ladies who have offered tips to help me with it. If you get a chance check out Fighting Off Frumpy who you can find at http://www.fightingfrumpy.com. She has some very entertaining posts and also has four boys herself - maybe that's why I identify so much with her posts!
Also checkout $5 dinners at www.5dollardinners.com, she also has four boys and I love seeing how she feeds them healthy food on a budget! Hmmm I might be noticing a trend here.
Also my lovely, amazing friend Melissa from The Crazy Celiac, which you can find on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Crazy-Celiac/704623799577176. She did an amazing guest post for me awhile back and makes delicious and heathy treats!
I appreciate any and all feedback and tips any of you feel like sending my way!
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