I went to the Allied office about a week ago to ask about it (and throw my weight around if needed) and they told me it would be delivered Wednesday morning--December 10th. I was glad, but still concerned. Considering the way the shipment had been handled thus far, I kind of had the attitude, "I'll believe it when I see it." Still trying to have faith, I continued to plan on it. Then I received a phone call yesterday. Immediately I thought the delivery date was delayed. Nope, the gentleman called to ask if they could deliver a day early. Ummm... let me think about that... YES!
I thought they would come drop off our possessions and we would be in a mess of boxes with a week and a half to get unpacked to turn around and pack suitcases. Not the case. They actually unpacked everything for us! Wow it was a huge help. We still need to get organized and put stuff away, but a lot of the work is already done.
Cody made the comment, "it is so weird to have stuff again. We have been living for so long without it, I feel like we don't need it anymore." I think my mouth dropped to the floor. Is he being serious??? I kept thinking about that and now I realize why he feels that way: he has not been the one doing the cooking. Sure we could live without it, but life is so much more convenient with it. I felt my heart jump into my throat because of excitement when one of the men pulled out all my spices. Oh, to think, we can have flavorful food again. A few other noteworthy items: forks (I guess I can throw the plastic ware I had been washing and reusing away), Christmas music, winter coats, and best of all--clothes that fit my baby (Jadyn no longer has to wear pants as capris and sweaters as three-quarter-length shirts... AND I don't have to be lectured by the Chinese ladies in the grocery stores for not dressing my baby warm enough)!
Before the shipment, after the shipment (Jade likes to make these funny faces when I'm taking her picture; she squints and pulls a cheesy grin).
I'm just so excited it came before we left for the frozen tundra. Thank you to all who kept us in your prayers! I know my prayers were answered. I'll leave you with this little video of Jadyn's new favorite thing to do with daddy.
17 comments:
wahooo. and about that "throw my weight around"....you don't have that much to throw. Can't wait to see you in your warm coats when you get off of the plane in the "frozen tundra".
Yay! I'm so happy for you!!
That is so exciting... you can finally move in and make it feel even more like home! So about coming to the frozen tundra.... When is that happening? Can't wait to see you!
Oh I'm so happy for you! Now you can at least sort of feel like yuo're at home!
Hooray!! What a blessing. Yes, spices are a must!
that's great you finally got your stuff...and help unpacking! merry early christmas! :)
That is great news, I don't know how you have done it for so long without it. Jadyn is so cute and so big!!
Yeah I'm so glad you finally got it!! Oh my gosh that video is soo cute! I love it! I'm so excited you're gonna be here soon! I can't wait! The four of us needa do something before Cody leaves and the girls wanna do dinner while you're here. So let me know when you're here and have time to play!
YESSSS!! I'm so happy that you got your shipment and you can use real forks again! It looks like you have a bigger kitchen to work with as well. I can't believe how big Jadyn is now! She is just the cutest! And don't worry about the capris... don't you know they're in style? :) I'm sure it's sooo nice to have bigger clothes for her! We're way excited to see you! We'll try and keep some hot chocolate warm for ya.
YAY FOR PACKAGES!!!! And especially that one. I'm glad that it FINALLY came. I can't believe Jadyn in the video. That girl is going to be walking soon!!!
I am so glad all of your things came!! Just a few days till I get to see the three of you. Can't wait
Woo Hoo!! I'm so happy for you. FINALLY you can feel settled! Your new place looks nice!
Jadyn is looking like such a big girl!
Hope you guys have a great holiday in the states!!
Yay for your package!!! I'm so glad it came. I really love that video of Jade. She's so cute and really well developed. Holy cow! Very very cute. Can't wait to see you guys. We miss you so much!!!!
Cody,
Just to let you know my Birthday is the 6th of September. And, I do accept cash as a suitable gift. I also accept precious metals, guns and ammo (the real thing, not the magazine)and Cigarettes. And Cody, I think you are a brilliant blog poster. (Although, admitidly, I am posting this comment on the wrong post, I figured it would be more likely to be read on the latest post than on the one it actually refers to.)
PS Chinglish rules.
PPS Not remembering birthdays without consequence is a man rule, (mine & your wife's excluded).
PPSS Congratulations on getting your stuff.
Wow...I can't believe you went without all your stuff!! Not too fun. Have a great Christmas you guys. Love your guts!
Yay about your stuff!! And Jaden is so dang cute. That is the cutest thing ever!!
Finally!!! What a huge relief, that should help you to feel more at home. Jadyn's little clip reminds me of Sesame Street's Grover doing "Near...and Far!" So cute!
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