Let me just say we couldn't have accomplished all that we did this weekend without the help of my brother Jay. My mother isn't supposed to lift very heavy objects and I being pregnant guess that I shouldn't either. Jay is handicapped with Autism and is like a 6yr old in a massive bulldozer body. For someone who spends most of his time building things with legos, doing puzzles, and rocking in a rocking chair, he has some serious muscle mass and is built like an ogre. (The HS football coach in Page always commented on how much he wished Jay could play for the team, he's built right and can kick a football way across the field).
Anyway, I would load up the boxes full of stuff, and then Jay would carry them one by one out to the truck where my mom would secure them down with a tarp and some bungee cords. Then Jay would help us with the unloading process as well. He's such a sweet boy, and so eager to help.
My Mom was such a HUGE help too, and I am so grateful for her. She helped me line the drawers and cupboards with contact paper, finish painting a room, and clean. And I was tired, hot, and grouchy part of the time and she was so patient and loving to me. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful mother!
They were only here for two days, but we were able to get most of the stuff moved over. We still have our TV and Internet hooked up in Avondale, as well as all our animals over here, so Edward and I are sleeping on an air-mattress tonight. It is fun, probably the closest thing to camping I'll ever get Edward to do! ;)
