Packing and other musings

I've been packing. And purging. And packing some more. And donating. And cleaning (well, kinda). And packing some more. The walls are now mostly bare. The closets are empty except for the clothes we'll wear the next two weeks (is there any good way to pack hangers without ending up with a complete tangled mess???). The bookshelf is bookless. And my house is a disaster. Really, is there any tidy way to pack? Because if so, I haven't found it (and I've moved five times now in the past seven years). Bella hides when I'm packing, usually in on her bed in the guest room. Annie becomes my shadow, perpetually afraid that we're going to leave her behind. And I get an odd mix of nostalgia and excitement.

Moving is one of those bitter sweet times -- I'm very much looking forward to the future -- new house, new job, new baby, closer to family and all of those wonderful things. But I will also miss all of my friends and family here and the good times we've had. So rather than whine a little more about the pain in the butt part of moving, I'll put up some of the lovely and amusing things I've found lately on Pinterest (which is quickly becoming addictive... BTW, if you are on Pinterest, let me know! If you're not and would like an invite, let me know that too -- I'll gladly send you one!).

Angry Birds Sandwiches.... awesome.

Spiral art. This reminds me of a toy Grandma had (has?) when we were little (like this). For the life of me I can't remember what it was called, but it had these nifty cog things that made awesome designs. From here.

Words to remember.

K. Perhaps enough of the randomness for today... :)