Change

Even the food is feeling it!  I'm guessing that has to do with altitude change and air pressure.

I wasn't anticipating our transition back to "normal" life to extend beyond two weeks but our home is still sprinkled with boxes, packing paper and stuff that has no where to go. Most of the leftover stuff has to do with sewing and I'm itching to get that going again but it may take a third trip to Ikea to make it work around here. In addition to Ikea I've been scouring craig's list, thrift stores, and recycle centers to find pieces that will bring order to our home, I've found some great stuff (in addition to a pile of sweaters to refashion).

The older kids are happy to be reunited with their stuff and toys but anxious to make friends. Maryanna says she's already made lots of friends here and counts any child or adult that greets her as "another new friend mommy".  The younger two are still out of sorts and cry a lot.  I suppose that's what's slowing down the "getting back to normal" process.

Paul is thrilled to be back here and even rode his bike with James to the Michigan game last Saturday. He is working out of a small bedroom upstairs and that will take some getting use to. But the best change of all is having him join us for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!