Yala

Shavuot gave us somewhat of a nice break.

Tomorrow the movers come.

Our house looks like a blizzard hit it. There are zones for what's going and what's staying.

The big Amazon shopping spree was completed. We purchased more folding chairs from Costco (an "I wish I brought" friend who made aliyah hasn't found nice folding chairs in Israel) as well as plastic wrap, press and seal, Ibuprofen, allergy medication, foil and garbage bags. In time we will identify the new brands that we like.

From Walmart (#willmiss) we got Oral B toothbrushes, batteries, toothpaste, clothing for the kids, brand new tupperware, lunch boxes, plastic bins to pack things I'd like to know what they are/protect. I also picked up baggie twists from the grocery store since I was warned they are non existent in Israel (ziplock bags can be expensive so people buy open ended bags and then I suppose that's where the twists come handy - - so I bought reusable sandwich boxes, just in case) .

Today I also officially resigned from my job of almost 7 years. The process honestly felt like cutting an umbilical chord. Working was a huge part of who I was and I will really miss the people I have worked with. I'm hopeful for new beginnings and challenges that will continue to advance my career.

A representative from the fire department came by to certify that our alarms are in working order. Passed that. He wished us a pleasant move. My register friend at the dollar store was sad but happy to learn we are relocating. Mostly she was hoping to see the baby grow, just as she saw me throughout my pregnancy.

There are a bunch of lasts.

If I note anything else worthwhile to pass on as to what worked and didn't work during the packing process, I'll do my best to keep a running list.

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