Thanksgiving Day There...Black Friday Here!

The container truck arrived with all our worldly possessions from the port of Singapore this morning at 10am sharp. I never thought I'd be happy to see dog and cat fur stuck to furniture in my life. Noreen dug out all the framed pictures that lined our stairwell platform and sideboards. As I looked through them after not seeing them for 2 months, I couldn't help thinking how grateful I am for the beautiful family I have. There were pics of the dogs as puppies, children as babies and portraits of me and Mike pre-kids as a newly married couple. We've built a wonderful life together full of memories to last anyone 3 lifetimes over.

I'm sitting on a chair in the dining room while the movers are taking their lunch break. Five of the most conscientious laborers I've met, who are polite about using the restroom, taking their shoes off, and most of all being ever so careful not to scuff a wall or floor while setting down all the furniture and boxes. Apparently, these movers are the ones who moved the Prime Minister locally so they come with high standards.

T has been mindful to stay out of their way while happily recognizing all the items from our home in Portland. Man, do we have a lot of crap. Noreen seems overwhelmed by the amount of kitchen items she is forever unpacking and putting away. While I was happy to see my Kitchen Aid mixer, I realized I couldn't use it here since the electrical outlets here are a 3 prong 220 volt anomalie. There were food items that had been packed that stayed in these boxes for over 2 months. Are they still edible? You bet, knowing some of the items are obsolete here.

I am eternally grateful for the help I have, the children and husband in my life, the exciting adventures ahead of us and most of all, for all the good fortune that has befallen on me the last 39 years of my life. Turning 40 should be a snap.