Busy as a Bee

I used to read Max this cute board book that talked about being a quick as a cricket, as slow as a snail, and a small as an ant. This week we are a busy as bee's.

We have set up most the contractors that we will need to prep our current (soon to be old house) for sale. We have hired movers, painters and landscapers to make the house look new and pretty and worth a million bucks. We also got bids for a new roof, upgrading the electrical and replacing the asbestos (evil cancer causing) laden heater in the new house. Today I hope to take Max to the paint store to pick the colors for his new room. Michie and I are very clear that we are walking a fine line with all that is going on: between the financial and the emotional...between being broke and broken.

The next big project is packing all our possessions which are apparently quite substantial. The guy who bid on our moving job said it would take 4 burly men 7-8 hours to move everything. And I thought I was good at getting rid of all the junk we collect. We will close escrow on Oct 2nd and most likely will move on the 4th and 5th.

Honestly, it feels good to be moving not just literally but emotionally as well. It is time for a change, and a fresh start for all of us. This is a chance to dump the junk and live a life that has more breathing room and space.

And Happy Birthday to my big brother, Wayne! I love you!