Off the Grid

We went off the grid yesterday. We have our cable, internet, and home phone through the same company. We called ahead to transfer our service. You'd think they would be kind and give us overlapping service. Instead, they gave us no service at either place! I think it was around 10pm last night that we finally had phone service. The best part is that they tried to charge a $30 'transfer' fee!

We did, however, have outstanding luck with the rest of our move. The movers showed up at nine, packed all the heavy stuff, and were unloaded at the new place by 1:30. It was a gorgeous day too. Low 70s, sun, and a pleasant breeze. We're still wrapping things up at the old house. Several more trips today. We hope to have everything cleaned up and be out of there by the end of the day on Sunday. But we have until 5pm on Tuesday if we need it.

The kids are taking the move pretty well. Kristin has said that she doesn't want to leave the old house, but she is also excited to be closer to her friends. She found out who her teacher for 2nd grade will be yesterday, so she's been calling (with Danelle's help) her friends to find out who else is in her class. Kellen has been pretty excited to explore the new house and seems to take everything in stride, though he did have a little trouble sleeping last night.

Kellen had his last swim lesson for this session this morning. They got coupons for free ice cream from DQ, so we went there this afternoon. Kristin also got to go to a birthday party today too. It was a 'rock-n-roll' theme. She wore a tie-dye bandana and brought a blow-up guitar. She painted her fingernails orange and black (for the OSU Beavers) at the party.