The unexpected best entertainment for Ben out of this move has been the rollercoaster. This toy has actually been around a LONG time. Alex inherited it from family friends in 2010. It’s not even Ben’s first time riding it, but something clicked this time and suddenly when he saw it at this house he fell in love. Now let me explain the best things about this toy. 1.) It has a track, but the track isn’t necessary so setup can be immediate. 2.) Because it is designed to run on a circular track. It continuously goes in a circle. You don’t have to worry about your child driving anywhere. He literally just rides in a circle over and over.
I put him in it and can go inside the kitchen and watch him out the window while I put away dishes. It’s the best thing ever!
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We did 75% of this move ourselves. We have done it in small trips in our cars. We did it in Pop’s truck when they visited. We still have lots of little loads to go. However, we hired our favorite movers for a few hours to move the heavy, awkward, and fragile items. These guys are awesome. They came. They were friendly and polite. They were nice to my kids. They worked fast. They didn’t complain. They ended up moving items we didn’t anticipate that will save us so much headache later (i.e. way overpacked boxes of books). Most importantly – They listened.
My mom is here to help me move. We are tackling one decorated space at a time. The theory is she will help me get the “pretty” spaces from the old house to the new and I can do the inside cabinets and closets later when she is gone. Today we worked on the living room shelves and the exposed shelves in the kitchen. Kaitlyn offered her services in between iPad time.
Kaitlyn and I took a little time out of moving/unpacking to attend a friend’s birthday party. We have been to West End Creamery many times to bounce or eat ice cream but we have never been to a birthday party. What a fun time! Kaitlyn had a great time with her friends and I always like a chance to see mine too.