Friday, July 30, 2010

Turkey nuts & bolts

Lots went on today. But here are a few facts. Later, when I am not so jet-lagged, I'll take the time to post about all the new stuff we are seeing and people we are meeting. But for now, here's some minutia:
  • The boys slept from 10pm Turkey time until 11:30am Turkey time -- at which point we actually woke them up to try to get them on our new time zone.
  • The post office was not open today so we'll wait until tomorrow to see if the mail we've been mailing ourselves is ready for us.
  • JB and I, with the help of sleeping medication, slept from 11pm until 9am. JB, who is used to doing this post-call thing, has done really well today. I have been very out of it. Food seems totally uninportant to me. I just feel like I am zoned out and floating through the day.
  • The boys have been crankier than usual but otherwise are doing well.
  • We are renting a car this evening. We will have it until we get our van sometime in October. The car will cost us $400 a month. Not too shabby.

And the biggest news of all: WE GOT A NEW FOUR BEDROOM HOUSE! JB went to housing, and they already our file out and had the house ready for us. We move in on Tuesday next week. We will have loaner furniture and kitchen utensils for us until our UB and HHG get here at some point. How awesome is that?!

9 comments:

Jess said...

Glad you made it safely!! :D

Mom H said...

I am so happy you got the new 4 bedroom Wen. Dad and I are praying that the boys toys are in your mail so they begin to feel like home! You guys amaze me.
What a journey!!

Anonymous said...

Hooray-safe and sound! Great news about the house! Enjoy your re-coup time:)Just think-a few more days and no more living out of suitcases!
love you,
mom k

Rabens Family said...

YEAH!!!! So HAPPY that you get the 4 bedroom NEW house!

Joy Z said...

So glad you got the new 4 bedroom house! It will be quite luxurious I'm sure compared to your housing on Eglin. Enjoy!!!

Mrs. H said...

Yay! Sounds like things are falling into place! Praying everyone gets on a better sleep schedule soon! I know how it feels to be in a la-la land! Not fun! Especially with 2 small boys!

Best Wishes!
A blogger in TX

Anonymous said...

So glad you made it safely. Praying everyone adjusts easily to Turkey. I'm so glad you got new housing. What a nice surprise!

Bethany

Anonymous said...

Yeah!! Awesome! So excited for you! Can't wait to see pictures! Today Edward was asking when you all were coming back. And he drew a picture of a map where "Scrubs lives in Turkey." his father added that it was right next to chicken...men!
Love to all of you,
Mich

Rachel and Hans said...

THat's great, Wendi! Can't wait to see more photos. So glad you guys made it safely!