Staying busy

Oh my it is like a dream how close we are to leaving. We are packed. Papers in order. Gifts bought and gathered to give. Money wired. New dollar bills collected and separated into ziploc bags with sticky notes on what is for what. We are SO ready to get on that plane but at the same time trying so hard to stay bus so I am not thinking of leaving the other 3. So what is keeping me busy.....well carpet cleaning and notes. They are all over the house from how the kids like their bed time routine to reminders to use mouthwash :) to what meds to use for what symptoms if they are sick and doses to their favorite meals and how to make them yes even what to do if the garage door gets stuck (you just never know).

 

Here is all the luggage packed!

 

 

I also put different things together to help the kids while we were gone. I am hoping it makes it easier for them and a bit fun.

The links each say the day and how many sleeps are left until we get home.

 

Our neighbor made a book for the kids. It has each day and what we are doing along with pictures. It is AMAZING! She is AMAZING. You know those people who have an idea and can do just about anything when it comes to posters, pamphlets, books and more, that is Mae. Oh how I wish I had that talent but so grateful that I have a neighbor who does :-)

 

And then finally we put together little gifts that the kids can open for every other day

So there you go. Ready and in less than 6hrs our wonderful friend Melissa (thank you so much!) is coming to take us to the airport. We will be arriving in Beijing at 2:40am our time Thursday morning. Please pray for safe travels and for our kids. Nathan was having a bit of a hard time tonight and has told me more then once that he doesn't want us going. He is my sensitive one.

Well next time you hear from us we will be in china!