Packing

Last Wednesday, I finally faced reality. I had 9 days to pack until moving day. It was time to get 'er done! I'm 8 1/2 months pregnant and completely unexcited about any/all of this business. 

I thought that after having moved just a year ago, I wouldn't really be cleaning stuff out or throwing things away, but I was wrong! As heinous as moving is, it really is such a good way to clean out your junk and get organized. I also let go of a few things that my inner hoarder has issues with. Take the two high school sweatshirts for example. These were exciting purchases... 14 years ago. It's finally time to part ways, Polo and Lucky. You're aren't so cool anymore. :)

Also, I uncovered a handful of broken glasses and watches. I hate when things that I love break. I always think I'll get them fixed and use them again. Maybe some of it is sentimental?? But if I haven't done it in 10 years... chances are it ain't going to happen. I took a deep breath and handed them all to Travis. He sent them away to a farm where they can run free and be happy. These are sad, but big steps for me, people. 

I'm so disappointed in myself, that this is the only picture I have of my Mom and Craig's surprise trip out here! My mom called on Saturday morning and said she'd like to come help me for a couple of days. They drove in that night and stayed until Tuesday morning. It was so fun to have them at church with us and have them meet our friends and ward family. It was our last time in the Farmington 8th ward and my heart ached. So many wonderful people. I really loved this ward. Then, that night, the bishop's family invited us over for dessert, so we had fun visiting with them and letting the boys play. Their son, Jared, works at the library and had a couple extra of their summer reading shirts that Collin has been dying to get his hands on! (If only I wasn't such a slacker and got online to register for the program!) They also gave both boys these giant, stuffed gorillas they were playing with. Oi! They are monsters! Just what every Mom needs. :) But the boys are in heaven and it was really sweet of them. We will miss the Payne family!

On Monday morning the boys went to preschool, while I went to my 3rd doctors appt. I really have such a hard time with these appointments! I hate going! Anyway, then my Mom took Collin and Weston out for the entire afternoon to the library. Craig read them books, they played outside, and went to Storytime. And then my mom came home with stacks of boxes and plastic bins and other packing supplies for me. I would have totally run out of boxes if she hadn't done that. Mom always knows what's needed! I packed the whole kitchen that day. What a process! It was so helpful to have that whole day to pack. Mom and Craig left Tuesday morning and we were all sad to see them go!! Especially the boys.

OK, so now it's Thursday afternoon and it looks like we'll be moving tomorrow. Travis has been in Gallup all week working. Monday morning was hard for me. I was pretty emotional looking down the barrel of a long week without Travis and knowing the whole house needed to be done and ready to move by the time he got back. Well, I've just about done it. There's always so much more to do, even after you think it's all basically done, but at least I know I'm on the downhill. Travis will actually get home tonight, instead of tomorrow morning, like we thought. (Glad we had Facetime in the meantime. Weston likes to try his new {taco tongue} talent whenever he can :)

I ran around town this morning, going to the bank, getting medical records, picking up last minute things, and then I treated myself to a pedicure. I can probably count on one hand how many times I've gotten one of these, but today it was definitely deserved! Then I swung by Target and got myself a drink while I shopped for a few things. Au revoir, Target. You were a comforting presence when I moved to small town, Farmington. I will miss you.

Speaking of missing things. I've had my "last" of quite a few things these past two weeks. I had my last day at the gym, the day we left to Utah. We had a good run, Defined Fitness. Pun intended. :)

I had my last book club discussion. I'm especially sad about this one! It takes a while for a book club to gain momentum and ours had finally done just that. These ladies were becoming good friends and I was sad to see it end. 

I went to my last Zumba class last Saturday. Again, I had made some friends here and really loved the dances and instructors. I've tried other Zumba classes that didn't quite hit the mark, so I'm going to really miss Shirley and Kim!

OK, enough blubbering. We all know I'm sad to leave Farmington. Eyes to the future! 

It's just about here.