So we’re now down in southern California and have been here for about a week. The move did not go smoothly or as planned. We were still packing on Saturday when people arrived to help load the truck. We didn’t get to leave on Sunday as planned because of a flat tire (which led to the front two tires being replaced on the car on Monday morning) and this meant that we had to change the itinerary a bit and do three long days of driving instead of 2 short and two longer ones.

However… it all worked out.

We’re still getting unpacked in our cottage (which we refer to as the Snuggery), mostly due to the crib hardware disappearing during the move (and me having to make a trip to Orchard Supply Hardware to replace it today) and the fact that it’s… well… snug. It seems like every time we unpack a box, we have to create another box of things to go into storage because I didn’t quite pare things down enough. There’s also me dealing with a pinched nerve in my back (which decommissioned me for Saturday and Sunday), the massive amount of errands to do to establish residency, and just… stuff. Jon is sleeping down there and Daniel and I are staying with my in-laws who are graciously watching him while Jon and I unpack and deal with the whole “establishing residency” thing.

I do want to ask prayers for my father-in-law as he is dealing with health issues and is undergoing some rather painful diagnostic tests so that the doctors know how to proceed. Email me if you want the details on that.