Happy New Year!!

--- It's been just about 3 months since I've checked in, but I can honestly say... I've been lazy. I've been moody and anti-social. I quit playing games and apps on facebook and I haven't been on the computer lately. It's PCS (Permanent Change of Station) time for us and we have A LOT to do. 2010 is going to be full of changes and interesting experiences for our family. After 7 years, here in Japan, we're finally heading back to the United States of America. I'm certain we will experience culture shock and the kids will think we're torturing them, but it's time for us to live as Americans, in America. It's been a wonderful experience here and we'll have so many memories to carry with us for many years to come. It's time for us to move on to new and exciting adventures, with many more memories to be made. --- PCS process is a little stressful. The paperwork is endless! Our pack-out is in 8 days and we still have some purging, cleaning and packing to do. I will be pulling my hair out by week's end. We have to clean and sell our vehicle, with enough time to get all the paperwork completed. It's a lengthy process. After the pack-out, we have to CLEAN and CLEAR quarters. Oh yay! The pre-inspection, inspection, and post-inspection list is ridiculous. Post inspection? There's more to do after you pass the inspection. The military only pays for ONE night at the lodge after you've cleared quarters, but I'll need more than one night. We'll have to pay for a few nights. How will I clean and clear the unit while we're in it? Duh! So, out of pocket costs before we even detach from Atsugi. Oh the joy! AM1 will have to check out of the cable company, phone company, library, NEX, housing, MWR (CDC) and his command. I'm sure there's more, but I can't think of them all right now. --- Anyhoot... in the midst of it all, we have a birthday to celebrate. Our son, J3, is turning 7 at the end of January. With our HHG (household goods) on their way to the states, it'll be interesting to see how we put a birthday together. I'm thinking pizza party at one of the party rooms or maybe the bowling alley. Who knows? I'm better at procrastination so I'll throw something together that week. :P --- Gotta go! J5 is up and looking for me. Yes, still breastfeeding and the little booger just turned one on December 30th. He is another reason I haven't been on here. He sure knows how to occupy my every free minute!