1. Moving
We’ve officially moved! The moving company we worked with was AMAZING and even though we still have about a million little things that need “put” all of the heavy work was done by the movers. The movers were very nice, helpful, and accommodating. The entire process really impressed me and I don’t think I’ll ever be able to justify moving without movers again!
Bo’s room and the girl’s room are both totally set except for pictures on the wall – which I am still plotting and planning. The bathrooms and linen closets are also done but will need a little more help with organization down the road. The kitchen and our room has a very good start but there are still some lose ends to tie up and the rest of the house still just has “stuff” everywhere. We’ve made amazing progress though!
We had briefly considered a road trip back to Olney this weekend (Mike’s car is still down there) but decided that the time would be better spent trying to get this house settled — just in case the babies decide to make a surprise appearance sooner rather than later. That means we’ll have one car this week but hopefully soon we’ll be down in Olney to make sure the old house is show ready and retrieve Mike’s car.
I also have a huge pile of things to sell in the garage at the Olney house. Why couldn’t the city wide garage sales have been at the end of August?? 
I’m finding more and more things that we do not need as we unpack here. Seriously, I don’t know where half this crap even came from!
I’m finding more and more things that we do not need as we unpack here. Seriously, I don’t know where half this crap even came from!A big thank you to my in-laws, Jim and Sherri, for all of their help this week. From helping at both houses, keeping Bo, and organizing and unpacking countless items — we wouldn’t have been able to do it without them.
2. Bo
Bo seems to be adjusting to the move relatively well. Luckily, Jim and Sherri kept Bo on Thursday and Friday night so he was not here while the movers were here. I can’t imagine what that would have been like! It allowed the movers to work efficiently and gave Mike and I some time to begin organizing and ready his room for his arrival. Overall, I couldn’t be more pleased with how he is dealing with everything. I can only hope the adjustment to the girls is half as smooth…
3. Pregnancy
I’ve done my best not to overexert myself with everything and having the movers (and Jim and Sherri) helping has been very beneficial. I feel like I’ve managed to take it as easy as is possible with all of the chaos and a toddler, so that is a positive. That isn’t to say I’m not exhausted from all of it — I am. Twenty-nine weeks pregnant with twins definitely isn’t the best time to move — but I still think it is better than trying to move with a toddler and two infants!
I had a doctor’s appointment on Thursday and there was no real change. Next appointment is scheduled for Wednesday unless something strange happens before then. I finally received the results from my GD screening and two of the numbers were one number high and the other two numbers were normal. I just need to watch my sugar intake a bit — which really shouldn’t be that difficult to do. But I still love me some peppermint patties. And I desperately need some sugar-free breath savers. But the ones I like I haven’t been able to find at Hy-Vee or Target. I may have to go to the dreaded Super Wal-Mart just to buy my breath mints!
4. New Job
I’ve also managed to land a new job and receive a promotion of sorts at my current job since I last wrote a real post. I’ve been hired to teach English at the local community college (approximately 4 minutes from our new house!). It is a part-time position and hopefully I will only have one class this fall. My ultimate goal has been to end up at a brick and mortar community college so this is an amazing opportunity for me — despite the fact that the timing is slightly less than stellar.
I’ve also been asked to start coordinating student workshops for my current online position. This will be extra responsibility and a pay increase. Once again, a wonderful opportunity — but poor timing. I’m going to have to do some juggling to figure out how to make everything work.
Especially after the girls arrive.
5. Nanny
As mentioned above, I’m going to need to do some juggling to be able to manage working and caring for Bo and the girls. The kids are by far my first priority but I feel like I will be able to be a better mom to them if I am able to keep my foot in the door in my career and have a few hours away from them each day to do something for myself — even if that “something” is working. I will be home 90% of the time the nanny is here since most of my work is online so I am hopeful that will make me feel more comfortable about the situation. Therefore, I’m on the market for a part-time nanny to come into our home for a few hours each day while I work. If you know anything about finding a nanny, what to pay a nanny, etc. please leave me a comment or send me an email.
This is a brief and condensed summary of the last week. My goal is to be back with normal posts this week and hopefully see life return to some version of normalcy soon. Thanks for sticking it out through all the cat posts. I know for many of you those were probably the most boring posts ever!
Thanks for sticking it out through all the cat posts. I know for many of you those were probably the most boring posts ever! 
Congrats on the move. My husband and I just moved into a 3rd floor walkup and we did it ourselves. We have decided never again.Lol. Congrats on the new jobs and glad to hear the babies and Bo are doing good!!!
Glad the move has gone so well and that you didn't overdo it too badly. Also, HUGE CONGRATS on your two new jobs.
So glad it all went so well. one question- how will you be able to teach a class in the fall and keep up with your current position? Will you ab able to take a 6-week break from everything after the twins are born? it seems like not at least getting that could make things really tough. Good luck to you with whatever you do decide on the job front!
So glad everything seems to going well and ya'll are getting all settled in. As for the Nanny, I believe there are actual services that will help find them. If no one has a name, look in the back of a parents magazine, I think I've seen them in there before. Good luck and congrats!
Whew! You have had just a little bit going on! Glad the move went well and you were able to find a job at the community college. I'm sure that will be a nice outlet. Hope you find a nanny that works for you soon. 29 weeks…wow, time is flying.
That was a lot and is a lot… how you have managed to maintain is beyond me. I'd be sobbing just from the stress!
I got my nanny job on sittercity.com I also used care.com. I highly recommend those sites.
Glad the move went smoothly. Congrats on the CC job!
Wow, the twins could realistically be here at any time now, but I hope they wait at least a month.
For the nanny check out http://www.naccrra.org/, to find your local child care resource & referral agency. Some agencies list nannies or nanny organizations, the one I worked for didn't, but we could point people in the right direction for our area.
If there is a college in your area you could also see if the are any early education majors interested in nannying.
Phew, I'm sure you are feeling like you can breathe a little more now that you have officially finished moving into the new house. Will there be any house pictures in the future?
Sounds like you will be busy this fall, but I'm sure you will make it all work out just right.
Another nanny site is: http://www.care.com
Congrats on a successful move! And, no, this post isn't boring!! Thanks for sharing and keeping us posted. The new teaching job sounds fab.