We Are In Cairo!

We have finally made it to Cairo. Jetlag has been awful but we are glad to be in Cairo at the JW Marriot. So far the kids have done very well, but of course we are still adjusting to our new home. More posts (the long flight deserves its own post) and pictures to come soon!

Leaving on a Jet Plane...

We are currently holed up in our hotel- two adults, three kids, 10 pieces of luggage, 1 set of golf clubs, two laptops, five carry on bags, and menagerie of small stuffed animals. The room is a bit crowded, the kids are restless, Ariel and I are stressing out, but finally, FINALLY, we will be on our way to Cairo soon.

Our flight leaves tomorrow at 4 pm. Please, send prayers, well wishes, good vibes our way. We are going to need it!

Goodbye Texas, we will miss you. See you in Egypt!

Apartment Hunting Part 2

Ariel set out today again in a quest to find us an apartment. Today he met with two realtors who took him to look at 6 different apartments. Out of the 6 he thought 2 were pretty good, but honestly he didn't seem thrilled with any. He said they were fine but both had a few cons. We are both resigned to the fact that we are going to have to most likely settle on something because we won't find a perfect apartment.

On another note, I am starting to sort our things and get rid of unwanted items. I also need to sell a few big pieces of furniture. I'm getting so antsy for the move and as of now I am not fully stressed out but am feeling more anxious. I can't wait to be finally moved and settled. The next few months are going to be quite eventful!

Start Date

Ariel is on his way back to Cairo again for work and the kids and I are trying to keep ourselves occupied before the BIG move to Egypt. Ariel also finally received his official offer letter after much back and forth, negotiations, delays, and frustration. So our official start date is now September 1st. That's like a month away....AHHHHHHH!!!!

Trying this out

I've decided to start a blog as a way to capture some of the moments in my life right now with three small children. My days are often a blur and I find that when I look back I can't remember much (3 kids under 6 will do that to you), especially those great moments when the kids were so funny, or witty, or cute. Knowing how they won't be this small forever I want to record some of those memories so when the kids are big I can look back and truly appreciate this crazy, insane, stressful time in my life.

Also, just because our life isn't crazy enough, this family of 5 from Texas will soon be expats living in Cairo, Egypt- the city that pretty much invented chaotic living! Stay tuned for our adventures in Egypt....