When we told the girls that we were moving to Florida, I promised them that they could have a party with their friends before we left.\u00a0 Today was the day that I kept my promise.\u00a0 Between 3 and 5 this afternoon, there were 10 little girls running amok in my house.\u00a0 Laura had friends over for her birthday party last weekend so today’s bash consisted of Abigail and Hattie’s friends.\u00a0 Laura was the go between.\u00a0 As the girls split themselves into two groups, Laura played mediator darting back and forth relaying plans and secrets.\u00a0 Some of the girls were dressing up in our myriad of princess gowns, some were running around outside.\u00a0 There were lots of laughs, a few tears and even more squeals of delight.\u00a0 At the end of the 2 hours, the girls were picked up one by one until it was down to our three.\u00a0 Abigail, Hattie and Laura were left hungry, smiling and exhausted.<\/p>\n
This move is bittersweet for all of us.\u00a0 We have loved Anderson.\u00a0 We have made life long friends that we will miss wholeheartedly.\u00a0 But the job is too good to pass up.\u00a0 It is a bright opportunity in a cloudy economy and all five of us are thankful for it.<\/p>\n
The girls have been in bed less than an hour and they’re already well into the snoring competition.\u00a0 Score 1 for Mom!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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