Thursday 16 February 2012

44

  1. I am thinking about getting a whistle to help in my refereeing between the girls - is that wrong?
  2. Instead of a whistle, maybe I should get more patience - where do you buy that?
  3. For those of you who had a sister growing up, how much "space" should I give them to "work things out"? Anyone? Remember they are only 2 and 4.....going on 16 apparently.
  4. One of the most important phrases ever taught to me by my 1st grade teacher has become my new mantra - LIFE IS NOT FAIR. According to Allison, everything is unfair - you know, like how long she has to sleep at night, how long until she turns 5, how long she has to wait at school for morning tea - you know, the really important stuff!
  5. Only 44 days left in Saigon.
  6. Choose Joy. Instead of being bummed about leaving Vietnam, I am focusing on the excitment over our next adventures - specifically time with family and friends and a summer in DC.
  7. I have found that writing my to-do list in Sharpie helps me feel more productive. One downside - after a while, it also gives you a huge headache.
  8. HUGE upside to moving every 2-3 years - the cleansing of crap. Right now, if it is not precious or necessary, I am donating or selling everything in sight.
  9. My children have two volume levels of speaking - TOP VOLUME or whisper. And only one level of activity - FULL ENERGY. I don't know whoever said it was easier, calmer and sweeter to have girls.
  10. 44 days - wow.
  11. One of my super fun to-dos is buying Vietnamese souvenirs for ourselves that I had admired over the last years and saved to buy until now.
  12. One of my not super fun to-dos is paperwork - ugh!

4 comments:

  1. Looking forward to seeing you in DC! Do you know where you'll be staying?

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    1. Not yet - we are hoping for Courthouse - won't know until we arrive - when are you stateside?

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  2. wow. 44! It's so hard to not be sad but glad you are keeping it positive. Good luck wrapping things up and getting the clutter out!

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  3. It's so good to catch up with your blog! I didn't read a single blog while in the States. It was just too busy. This third kid thing is really zapping my time! Anyway, I'm back on board. I cannot believe you are heading out already! Amazing. I missed where you are headed next. Enjoy America, it's freakin amazing.

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