Preparing for the move to Moscow has been a little crazy! We have a baby, 5 months old (who is still not fully sleeping through the night), a toddler who will soon turn 3, our house is for sale (with the purchase of new house if all goes well), I just quit my job, and I have a trip to plan to drop off dogs and visit family and friends before we leave DC for 2 years. Life is not very normal right now, but amidst the chaos, I am so excited to move and travel abroad. It is not something that I ever thought I would do, but I am so excited I cannot stand it! I know it will be crazy, I don't even speak Russian, but I am always up for change. My kids are so lucky to be able to experience the culture in a country as old and historically rich as Russia. All I can say when I think about it is...WOW!
At this point nothing too crazy has happened, but I have heard some pretty interesting stories about people moving overseas. So I am going to hope for the best and expect the worst. It is a bit overwhelming thinking about all the things you need to travel with two small children in hotels and on planes as we move, so I am just worrying about things one day at a time. Most of our stuff will go into storage (and that has to be labeled), and the rest of it will go to Moscow with us (only the most necessary things).
As for what I think will happen when we get there, well it just makes me chuckle! I can picture myself standing in the market, and I cannot communicate with anyone. I saw an ad for these books you take with you abroad. They have pictures of common things (food, drinks, restroom, etc.), so all I would have to do is point to what I need. That is until my 3 year old speaks the language better than I can.
Well, here's hoping for a smooth, non fit-pitching airplane ride (for nine hours) to Moscow! I'll be sure to keep everyone posted on our adventures.
I never thought you'd end up living outside of GA, much less the U.S.! It is going to be an awesome adventure!! Love you all!
ReplyDeleteTake lots of pictures - I don't think I'll ever get there and would love to see that part of the world!! I love your enthusiasm ~ the two years will be wonderful because you have such a positive outlook!! I look forward to reading your blog :)
ReplyDeleteI feel like your blog should play "Its a Whole New World" by Jasmine and Aladdin in the background. You are brave for sure! It will be an incredible experience for the kids...even if they probably won't remember most of it.
ReplyDeleteHi Tanessa! Landon will not remember, but Ethan might remember some of it. He will be almost 5 when we get back. If we extend to 3 years, he will remember for sure. I think it will be good for all of us. I have always wanted to live abroad...so here we go!
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