Here we go

I think I am ready for our new adventure....  As I type this we are leaving in less than 12 hours for a completely different life for 13 months.  Most of the good-byes have been said and surprisingly with no tears (on my part) but as excited as I am for our new adventure I have a spot in my heart that is very sad to be leaving behind all of the ones that we love.  Mix that with a almost 6 year old that is feeling that same emotion and a husband that is now back in our lives after 6 long weeks apart and it is a mix of emotions that I am just 'going' with and letting myself feel and enjoy.  Now for the fun part of finishing all of the last minute details of life on this side of the pond (sorry Britain stealing this for my Germany adventure too.)

From 3000 to 900

Okay, I may regret these words but sometimes smaller is better.  I am actually excited about moving from our large home to this small 2 bedroom apartment with only 900 square feet.  Part of it is knowing that its not forever and that for one year I will (okay should) know where stuff is and that I can't bring something in without getting rid of something else.  So while the process of organizing and sorting is tedious and not always fun, I am looking forward to the results.

House Hunters International

I have always loved the show House Hunters and especially loved the international version.  I was excited to finally live that out during our search for a home in Munich.  I quickly realized that it is much more fun on TV than in real life.  First off apartments in the city are limited so the owners can pick from the cream of the crop.  Second, we weren't cream of the crop because we were coming with one child and one furry member of the family.   We flew home after a very stressful week with 3 options and contracts not knowing which if any would be ours.  Option 1 - Great size, great location, but we had to buy the kitchen at 2400 Euro.  Our contract stated we would pay 1500 and they could have it back after our lease.  Option 2 - New building in the general area of where we wanted to be but a little farther out.  It was great size and had lots of play areas for Dawson and Shelley.  Option 3 - Great location right next to a park and really had the old world charm of the city.  Was a bit smaller than the others and had no outside porches or sitting areas.   Which did we choose (or which chose us)?  We went with option 2 for the size, newness, and closeness to friends.  Check out our pics on the sidebar!