I thought I was pretty savvy with this whole military life. I know the ins and outs...I know what to expect...I understand the life...it's our life. But this whole PCSing business has thrown me for a loop! We have been in California for over 6 years now...Jason 9 years. I'm clueless about planning this move, how things work and what to expect and I HATE IT!
I am a planner. I don't procrastinate. OK, maybe I took my time doing projects when Jason was gone...but that doesn't count.
Let's start with the "trying to find a house" there. I don't know what areas to look in. I don't know what the commute is like...actually, I have heard traffic to get on base is horrendous. Sorry Jason. I don't want to find the perfect house and get there and then learn the hard way that we are in the "ghetto". I feel like it's harder to find a rental home than it was to buy our house. Granted our house was brand new...so yes, that was easy. See, I'm all in a tizzy about renting a house. I don't think that's normal.
And since we don't know where we are going to live yet, we can't pinpoint what school district Ava is in...so we don't know when to leave California. Jason's "window" is August 15th- Sept. 15th. Jason wants to leave the end of August...I want to leave the 15th. Of course.
And let's add another thing...TMO...the people who will move us, are already completely booked for the months of June and July...then add the back log and add that to August and Jason being on leave right now...looks like we will be moving ourselves. Can you feel my stress level rising. I swear I find a new "stress" pimple everyday. haha. I'm not being serious. Serious.
Oh wait...the biggest stressor...renters for our house....see the list just keeps growing. I haven't even included how all of our oversized California furniture is NOT going to fit in a North Carolina house. Oh...and getting two motorcycles there too. Anybody want to take my place for the next few months? Any takers? Dammit.
So...let me dig for some non stress happenings. Jason's home. Duh. That alone makes everything better, most of the time. You see, Jason is a procrastinator. Or maybe let's say...a "half asser". You know you are, honey. ha ha. But seriously, things are wonderful and perfect here. He started his 3 week leave on Wednesday and we plan on sleeping in every morning, ha ha. Yeah right.
Jason's mom is flying out here on Wednesday and we are really looking forward to spending time with her. Of course we will go to the winery...and Jason and I will get a "date" night. Casino...here we come. That right there will be my stress reliever...well at least until I lose all my money and then I have to pout about that.
Did I pout and complain this much before...I don't think so. I don't like the tone of all of this. I need to press a fast forward button so we can be in NC and I don't have to be such a worry wart. (I don't think there is a fun name for stressing out).
But, again, let me focus on the good. As I have said before, my sister is due with her first baby in September...and we all get to be there for it. We even get to go to Disney World! We also already have our plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas. We are going to Florida...and Christmas will be at our house with my sister, brother in law and baby Athen. I can't freakin wait. To be with in a day's drive of family is going to be so awesome. And as an added bonus, my brother in law's family is amazing. I love them and can't wait to get to spend more time with them. I just hope they are ready to adopt us! Plus, I think we will be regulars at Disney World now! Woot woot!
There is so much more I can write about...but I HATE being "negative nancy". That's one of the reasons I haven't written in a while. I hate it when people constantly complain. Now I'm one of them. UGH. Boo!
And since I don't have any pictures attached to my "stress"...here are a few of the happenings...
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| Helping Daddy inventory all of his gear. |
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| Watching Daddy make guacamole. My food processor was recalled two days ago. Boo. |
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| He doesn't look mean to me. Actually, it makes me giggle. Good try, Hun. |
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| Swimming at the Blackwell's...the goggles didn't last long. |
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| Ava and Kylie sunbathing. |
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| A rare moment. And priceless. |
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| The shock collar has worked wonders in our house. Cali is a totally different dog. Don't judge! |
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| A sight for sore eyes...I didn't have to vacuum yesterday...ahhh. |
I'm glad the shock collar has worked for Cali. Have you found out when the schools in NC go back? That might give you a starting point as to when you HAVE to be here for. Try talking to Cass- she is in NC and might be able to help you out a bit about what's ghetto and what's not.
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