Beginning Stages

It's not even July, and we're not moving until August, but we have begun our transition.  This consists mostly of getting rid of stuff, which we have a disgusting amount of.  As I clean out containers of 15-year-old makeup and empty jewel cases, I realize how badly we need to do this.  We need to teach Griffin that we can let go of old things and ways and adapt to new environments.

Getting rid of almost all of our belongings is invigorating and cleansing.  It's a little hard for Griffin at times because his toys are such a big part of his world.  However, he's getting better at letting go.  (Or perhaps it's that he's getting better at imagining how much better his new toys will be once we get there.)

We're learning about Dubai, and it seems like a nice place.  I do anticipate culture shock, but I figure as long as I keep doing things out and about with Griffin and running, I'll find my own peace there.

Overall, we feel strong and positive about this move.  Woody and I both have moments where we feel overwhelmed by all there is to do, but we still have over a month to do it all in.  We're well on our way.