A Homemaking Journey

We made it across the continental USA with seven kids and two cats still alive and sane. December was an insanely busy month. I was sick with morning sickness most of the month. The seabands saved my life during the car trip. {smile}

The movers came and packed us up, we cleaned house and lived in it empty for a couple of days and took off on a very long road trip. It was five days of driving with some sight-seeing:

We saw Jamestown, Virginia. This was a favorite view from Black Point on the island of Jamestown.



Next stop was Washington D.C. which was insane.  We were pulling a large trailer with a van and had a Suburban full of people and luggage.  We must have looked a sight!  We did get to stop at the Washington D.C. Temple and I was able to go through while hubby watched the kids.  My parents were married there, so I was so happy to be able to go.



We also got to meet Rebecca, an online friend of mine for 10 years! We had dinner with them and then we were off for another almost 24 hours of driving.



We made it to Nebraska and enjoyed some time with my best friend Dawn and her family.

After a week's worth of looking at houses, we found one and moved in! Once again we were without furniture for 6 days due to it being Christmas and everything was closed. The furniture is here now and the internet is hooked up. My morning sickness is mostly gone and all I can say is I'm so happy to be getting settled again. Moving is stressful, but moving long distances can cause insanity!

"Home is the resort
Of love, of joy, of peace and plenty, where,
Supporting and supported, polish'd friends
And dear relations mingled into bliss"
-Thompson

There is something to be said about one's own furniture and belongings in a home bringing you comfort and a feeling of stability. The kids have relaxed as we unpack and pull out their favorite toys and books.  I've relaxed and sleep better now that I have my king sized bed and don't have to share a queen sized air mattress!

Finally, I'm glad to be back online.  This is such an enjoyable pastime for me to blog, write, read blogs and facebook.  We had some wonderful guest bloggers who did such a great job!  Thank you so much!  I always am thankful Linda's help managing the Facebook group!

We Made it and are Still Sane: I Think?