Moving Days

For the several days that it took to pack up our house, things like playing, reading, snacks, napping (for Tessa) and homework (for Sophia) looked a little different than usual. However, we attempted to keep life as normal as possible, with a few fun boxes around. Tessa decorated some boxes with stickers.

Then she used them as chairs to sit on and read.

Purplicious was the book of choice.

Sophia used the boxes as a table for homework.

Tessa cuddled up on what remained of the sofa to read some more.

Sadly, this was the last picture taken of Itsy Bitsy. He seemed to do well while we were packing up and even befriended one of the movers but passed away while at the groomers a few days later due to a heart issue. It was really hard on all of us to be without him so suddenly, even as we were in the midst of moving and figuring out if it was even possible to bring him with us, as we had previously planned. I suppose not being in our normal routine may have helped to get over the loss a bit, but we will continue to miss our beloved family member of the past twelve years.

More homework...

An attempt at napping...she actually managed to close her eyes for a few minutes.

Then she woke up to take a picture of Sophia and I playing Top-It, a math game.

Of course, the girls had to climb in a few boxes and they became houses, caves, cars, beds, anything you can imagine.

They even created steps and a slide, though it didn't work out as well as they had hoped.

Decorating some boxes...

Tessa helped.

Little princesses were there to play with, too, though Tessa clearly does not appreciate being interrupted for another picture!

Packing up was fun, but wait until we get there and get to unpack it all! It will be the biggest Christmas ever, just a little bit late.