Counting Down

Well, we're counting down the days until we have keys to our new home.  The boys are keeping track of how many days until we start moving and when Grandmanette and Grandpa Michael arrive with their paper chain.  Boxes are piled high, cupboards and closets are empty, and we're anxious to get through closing on Thursday and get the moving show on the road!  I've packed pretty much everything that we aren't using for daily living.  We have a book checked out from the library that talks about moving to a new house, and the boys seem to be going with the flow for the most part (aside from being tired...because they will not stop playing with each other even when the lights go out).  I have been hugely impressed with our boys through all of this house and moving stuff.  They've been very patient and well-behaved, even when we've had to drag them to showings, loan meetings, carpet stores, furniture stores, etc.  I'm blessed to have such great kids.

Unfortunately, the combination of blistering hot weather and smokey air from the High Park fire have really curtailed our outside time.  We went swimming on Saturday.  And yesterday, to escape the heat we jumped into our air conditioned car and journeyed south of Denver to visit Ikea, a giant store full of home stuff.  It was fun to wander and look at some different things.  The oldest child has taken upon himself to channel his unused energy into climbing on, over, through any and all of the railings inside the house (even those going upstairs).  His other parental unit and I disagree on whether or not this behavior should or should not be allowed.  I saw the wheels turning in Morgan's head as he watched his brother's new stunts, and I have no doubt he was just waiting for his parents to be caught up in distraction before he took to the railings as well.  And sure enough, he had to show me his new moves this afternoon when I got home from work.  They also really love when Justin uses his new helicopter to chase me around the house.  I'm totally out numbered here!

A very special Happy Birthday to Aunt Jill!  Here are a few pics from the week: