My dad suprised me today with not just one, but FOUR grocery bags full of homewarming gifts including things like paper towels, spices, ketchup, and dishwasher detergent! Thanks Dad, you're the best!
Max has been busy with his new engineering job, and doesn't usually get home until sometime after six, so I have been in charge of most of the packing, but it's mainly my stuff anyhow. I'll pack it, if he'll help move it on Saturday! My mom will be "manning the fort" at our new place and helping to unpack while the rest of us lug everything up the three half flights of stairs.
Also my pets have found happy new homes where they will get lots of TLC and won't be cramped in our apartment. I'll miss them, but I am thankful for the joy they have been during the long process of bringing Max to the US.
So, that's our life right now. We're off to new adventures in our new home!