Almost there…
We finally finished packing up the house last week and handed over the keys to our tenant today. I had mixed feelings the entire day – sad to say bye to people and our home that we’ve lived in for the past 4 years YET excited about our next step.
I was wondering how Sophie was feeling about the whole thing. She didn’t even ask about her missing cot as she went about in her room at Holland. She’s settled in very well in my in laws’ place btw. Then I realised she knew exactly what was going on! My MIL asked her if she knew where her things were and she said "It’s in your house!" a matter of factly! Nothing really fazzles this little one. She takes it in her stride. I really pray that she’ll be just a matter of factly about moving to NZ. 
We really enjoy staying at our in laws the past few days. Everything is provided for – childcare, food, washing etc. So nice….. We could run our errands and not worry about Sophie. My MIL is back at school but Jean, their helper has been a GREAT help in caring for Sophie while we’re out.
So what did we do on our final weekend? James had a night out with the boys on Fri, I met Beks on Sat morning, my extended family came over to my parents’ for a gathering at lunch, my sis and I went shopping at Haji lane for her birthday outfit, I hung out with Serena, Chris n Nikki at night, came home to pack, went to church today, dropped by Joshua’s bday party to say bye to the cell, had lunch with my family, met tenant and handed over the house, dinner with my in laws and came home to complete our packing. Feel like this entire process has been very thereputic – helped me to flush out what is redundant and keep what is precious.
We have reduced what we need down to 2 large, I mean REALLY LARGE suitcases (1 for Sophie and I and the other for James and misc stuff), 1 cabin bag (mostly Sophie’s books), 2 backpacks (1 for James, 1 for me) and 1 play suitcase for Sophie. Ooooo and 1 box in case we are overweight, we have to junk that box. We’re praying that the SIA people will be kind.
January 12th, 2009 at 5:09 am
Hey, you can actually call SQ to explain to them that you are moving to NZ for 6 months so ask for grace. We did that the last time when we moved here. Maybe it’ll work for you too!
January 12th, 2009 at 6:20 am
that black samsonite looks strangely familiar. looks like we both got the same luggage. BUT once again, i am stunned by the number of things y’all have been able to discard and discern as important. you need too teach me that when i see you both both of us are back in town. have a safe trip and just to echo Jo’s advice: my 2 luggage were at least 5 kg overweight apiece, but they let me go without any extra charges. so, just pray and then ask. =)
January 12th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
jo, kelm……. AHHHHHHHHHHH okie will do that today!!!!!! Thanks thanks!!!
January 13th, 2009 at 2:07 am
Oh I saw those kids’ suitcases during a layover at an airport once! Thought they were the coolest/smartest things ever…. hope Sophie enjoys it!
January 14th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
hey steph….. turns out it didn’t quite work! Sophie refused to pull her own suitcase. BUT she was willing to sit in the pram so it was ok…