The Big Move

It has been one wild and crazy 10 days! Between the S family moving, family in town, Easter (and all egg hunts, dying, and food that goes with it), and celebrating two birthdays (brother and I) it has literally been CRAZY!!!! Hence my gap in blogs.

Last week started out with CC being in town helping care for the kids as mom and dad closed on the new house. We made sure to allow every ounce of Q's time left in central Illinois, to be shared with family and friends. He and his cousin Max went to play with Ms. Angie one last time. It was just the two boys and they had a blast. Ms. Angie let them do whatever they wanted... that's a big deal for these little guys. Between cannon balls on the pirate ship, making the biggest fort EVER, running, jumping, playing tag and who knows what else many memories and smiles were made. Of course Q and Sloan played with their cousins and the rest of the neighborhood kids they had become friends with over their two month stay at Papa's. Even Madison, their old neighbor in Peoria, came into town to play!

Tuesday after going to the soccer forum to play and run off some steam, we had a special lunch at Steak n Shake. Bet you can't guess what Q ordered? What do all kids want every day, three times a day?!? Mac and Cheese!!! Don't forget his favorite a vanilla shake :) After Sloan's nap and a little playtime outside we loaded up into the car and headed north. The drive is about 2 1/2 hours. Sloan did quite well and Q fell asleep for most of the drive. We were all excited to see the new house. The movers got everything unloaded in just one day. I couldn't believe it! To make the day extra special for Q he got to have a second vanilla shake for dinner!!

A lot of unpacking got done last week and over the weekend... Easter weekend I might add :) The S family cranked it out and are well on their way to getting settled. Obviously there are still some things that need to get unpacked and organized, but for everyday function the house great. We are all ready to for more new adventures that this new home will bring!

As for this week, Q started school on Monday. He only goes three days a week instead of five like he was doing before. He seems to be adjusting well. Q likes his teachers, classmates, PE (yes this preschool actually has a PE class, Music, etc. The letter of the week is 'W' which has included making Wind Catchers, Wacky Wednesday (Wear wacky clothes, hair, shoes... you name it!) and on Friday he is to bring something that starts with the letter for a mystery box. The plan is to check out the library and go to story time tomorrow. Janelle has even set up a play date for Friday afternoon with a little guy who likes Star Wars! Like I said, Q is adjusting well. He has been all smiles and very insistent about playing with his neighbor in the evening. Insistent or obsessive?!??? Either word will work :)

So far it has been a good couple weeks. I plan to post Easter and Birthday blogs next :)