Schools OUT

Well school is finally out. Both for teaching and graduate school. I had my last class on Wednesday and was surprised at how well I had done on an assignment I had turned in. Felt like it could have been better, but I have been a bit busy!

I turn in my keys tomorrow and feel very emotional about that! I know it is only a job, but it was something I was good at. I know your thinking, get a life, but for 7 years teaching has been my life. I cannot wait to start focusing on my own children and their lives. Both girls have been so much fun this past couple of days that I have been home. Of course, mommy has been crazy busy and now things are starting to focus more on the move and protecting the girls from what we are heading out to.

We met with M's new boss and the assistant to the project. They both seem very sweet. I think they think we are a little nuts, but they want to make sure our transition is as smooth as possible. I like that because it makes me feel like someone is looking out for us. The last time I was overseas, the Army put me on a plan and basically said look for someone who looks like you and they will drive you to the base. I was only 18 and had barely been outta Kansas. So this is feeling way more in control even though there is a lot outta of my control

Just go our tickets today and N's. I am so excited that she is coming with us and hope that she doesn't regret coming. I really do want her to have an amazing (but not too amazing) time in the Ukraine. I hope to get her around to see a ton of things. I am going to miss her mum a ton. I can't believe how much they have become a part of our family. O.K., enuf mushy, E is gonna kill me for being all sentimental.

Next - movers are coming. I know M won't read this so I can report that we bought him a watch that keeps time in two places and his Yaktracks. Actually I bought Yaktracks for everyone. Then we purchased a couple of small portable transformers for the electronics that we will bring. I also purchased some plug converters for those things we won't need a transformer for but don't have the right plug tips.

I also must finish typing up the books we are taking. I also need to finish the homeschooling information.

For those of you who are friends and family, I am trying to remember not to put our names in the blog or too much identifying information as we are going out of country and I want to share the experience but also want to keep the family safe. So any comments on the posts try and keep them on the D.L. Thanks

Cheers to you all

Nite