We are moving,...AGAIN! It's actually a good thing, but in the midst of trying to organize and pack the mounds of our excess it is a bit overwhelming. 18 months ago I moved myself and my girls into our own place. It was necessary, as my marriage had gotten volatile. But now, 18 months later, we are going to give co-existing another try. After time and counseling and re-assessing what's important and of course, compromise.

The new place is bigger, roomier, with a/c and a garage and a yard my girls can actually play in without fear of abduction. I am excited and nervous and overwhelmed! If I had three wishes I'd use one to magically transport my 'stuff' to the new place and have it all put away and organized.Growing up, we lived in the same house for 14 years. Since moving out 20 years ago, I have logged many moves...and since having kids, which, let's face it, quadruples your stuff, I've moved 4 times, and this move will make it the 5th time in 8 years. That is too frequent if you ask me. I am one of those types who would like to buy a house and live in it forever. But alas that's not how my life has played out. Anyway, I feel fortunate to have my family whole again and fortunate to have found a great place to rent right around the corner from my daughter's school. God is good. He provided the place for us and He will give me the strength I need to relocate our aforementioned excess. I have to say though, it's times like these I think those minimalists have the right idea!!