It was like total chaos in our house while the movers brought in all 36 boxes of stuff. The kids were trying to tear open all the boxes that had "toys" or "bikes" written in big, black letters on the outside of the box! Some of their friends from the compound were over here and I put them all to work helping me carry toiletries to where they belong in the house, pile up all the paper the movers used to wrap everything up in, and organize pieces of toys that got scattered in the move. They were more than happy to help- they got a sneak preview into what new and exciting toys have arrived on the compound!
It only took 42 days from door to door, which really is not that bad. It all had to go through a pre-approval process in Houston before it even left the U.S. Then it had to go through customs in Africa before being transported to our house. We've heard stories of people's shipments taking up to 9 months to arrive here because their stuff got held up in customs, so we are more than thrilled that it only took a month and a half.
It's so exciting to get all of our stuff, but now for the hard part...putting it all away!
Here are some pictures of the boys anxiously awaiting the moving truck, the mounds of stuff taking over the family room, and Nolan proving the theory that if you give a kid a bunch of toys the most exciting thing to play with is the cardboard box!
2 comments:
Hi Sandy, It is good to hear that your things arrived speedily and in good shape. I think about you and the family each time I look at your home. All looks fine next door. I see your cat around time from time. He looks well fed and taken care of. Tell us if there is something you want sent to you. Take care. Dawn and Al
I'm so glad your stuff got there safely and so "quickly" :o)We miss you :o(
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