On the road again...

Well, we're on the road again. I know, it's been 6 months since I last posted. I can only beg your pardon, it's been a busy time! But one thing I love about moving as often as we do is that each time, it's a fresh start. I even think it's a little bit like every new year, and I usually start with resolutions. So here are mine for this move.

My New Home Resolutions

1. Keep up with my blog by posting daily!
2. Jump right into the neighborhood by a)introducing myself to my immediate neighbors; b)inviting at least one of them over for a playdate, regardless of how many boxes I have unpacked; c)volunteer for at least one activity at the school or on post.
3. Don't get overwhelmed by volunteering for too many things - spend more time playing with the kids.
4. Walk the dog and play at least once every day.
5. Host a stamp party by mid-July (and make sure everything is unpacked by then!)
6. Take the kids on outdoor adventures (even just hiking the woods near our house) at least once a week.
7. Get family pictures taken (I've been meaning to do this for 2 years!)
8. Be smart about purchases for the new house.
9. Start shopping the flea markets and antique shops for deals - never pay retail again!
10. Set a schedule each day and stick to it! I need to organize my days better to get the most out of every moment...

This will be fun. But before we can get to the new start, we have to survive the road trip. Have you ever tried road tripping with 3 kids over 2,000 miles? How about while driving two cars? What about while your husband tows a boat, and is concerned about his ability to stay away while driving, so he insists at least one child ride with him to keep himself awake? And mom is along for the trip? Oh, and the dog is neurotic about traveling, and may have a nervous breakdown on the road.

But I am determined...it will be fun! Hotels are reserved, route is planned, the trip is budgeted for...it will be fun! I mean it!

I miss my stamping friends, I can't wait to get that started again. Taking a couple of months off has been difficult, but probably a good thing to refresh my creativity and ambitions.

Have a great summer folks, and watch for new posts! I'll try to upload pictures from the road...