Derrick and I spent all morning packing up our house and trying to move as much as we could to the garage so that we will be prepared for moving day, which is this coming Friday. I have no idea how we have managed to accumulate so much stuff! It's ridiculous! The worst part about it is that I cannot get myself to get rid of things that I know I will absolutely NEVER need or use! I will just continue seeing it and making the decision to keep it every single time we move. I went through a box today that I actually remember packing up in my old bedroom at my mom's house before I got married. Apparently, an autographed poster of Duncan Sheik is not something you keep taped to your wall when you are married.
Anyway, once early afternoon came by, Derrick and I were both "done" with the packing thing. We took our present load of boxes to the garage and decided that our workout equipment looked pretty good on the front porch and could stay there until we got the energy and desire to move it later! Poor Derrick. Reading the above, you would think that I did some heavy lifting today. But I actually had the conversation with Derrick that I hadn't had to lift more than 10 pounds since I met him. He's one of those naturally strong men who is also a gentleman, and I have REALLY taken advantage of that over the years! If something even looks awkward or heavy, my voice immediately turns to sugar as I call my sweetie over to help me. Man, how did I ever fool this guy into marrying ME?
Cecily got to go play at Grandma Thomas' tonight as Derrick and I had a date night. We went to see some of the Parade of Homes, then out to Bombay House for dinner. We weren't all that impressed with the homes we have seen so far this year. The St. George Parade, which we went to in February, was much more fun. A lot of new, fun ideas. But we still had a good time. We rarely go out together without Cec, so it was a nice little escape. Not that she cared--She has such a good time with other people, I'm surprised she will even come home with us! We are so lucky to have such a good-natured little girl. I am scared to see what our next kid will be like!
Anyway, once early afternoon came by, Derrick and I were both "done" with the packing thing. We took our present load of boxes to the garage and decided that our workout equipment looked pretty good on the front porch and could stay there until we got the energy and desire to move it later! Poor Derrick. Reading the above, you would think that I did some heavy lifting today. But I actually had the conversation with Derrick that I hadn't had to lift more than 10 pounds since I met him. He's one of those naturally strong men who is also a gentleman, and I have REALLY taken advantage of that over the years! If something even looks awkward or heavy, my voice immediately turns to sugar as I call my sweetie over to help me. Man, how did I ever fool this guy into marrying ME?
Cecily got to go play at Grandma Thomas' tonight as Derrick and I had a date night. We went to see some of the Parade of Homes, then out to Bombay House for dinner. We weren't all that impressed with the homes we have seen so far this year. The St. George Parade, which we went to in February, was much more fun. A lot of new, fun ideas. But we still had a good time. We rarely go out together without Cec, so it was a nice little escape. Not that she cared--She has such a good time with other people, I'm surprised she will even come home with us! We are so lucky to have such a good-natured little girl. I am scared to see what our next kid will be like!
