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Actually, I don’t know my head from a hole in the ground, but hey, it’s sunny!
We’ve been five people in a hotel room for two weeks today. And we’re going to be five people in a hotel room for another three weeks. It’s not so bad, really. The swimming pool saves us, and there is great shopping all around. Lucky for Mr. Wright, because he’s trying to work during the day from the crazy hotel room. The kids and I normally take off after lunch and don’t come back until dinner time to save his poor, frail, diminishing sanity.
The small people are very noisy. I didn’t realize how noisy three boys are until I was trapped in a two room prison with them day and night. We had to move to a different hotel after the first night because we needed a ground floor unit to save the people below us from becoming deaf. We found that our boys tiptoe loudly. They whisper loudly. Heaven forbid they laugh or crawl on the ground.
Herds of elephants and buffalo running for their lives from screaming natives make less noise.
Anyway. We think the chaos will end in three weeks. We have an amazing house lined up in an amazing estate neighborhood in The Hills. The city really is just called “The Hills”. I foresee an MTV reality show in my future. “The Real Desperate Housewives of The Hills, Yeehaw Edition”. Catchy, yes?
I love the house and the neighborhood, but what I really love is the backyard. It’s a half-acre of Copacabanaland. I just can’t get over the fact that we are actually going to have a fun backyard and a pool. And sun to play in. Sun. Suuuuuuun! And, this being Texas and all, there are two built-in smokers in the back! I have no idea what to do with them yet, but believe you me, it won’t take but a minute.
Now we just have to get the lovely woman we’re getting the house from to GET THE HECK OUT!
Michelle said:
I am impressed.
I will keep my fingers crossed that she moves quickly. My husband’s niece and her family just moved to Austin too. I am sure that since it is a small town you might meet them. NOT! But if you do say Hi to Jeff and April Morgan. They got there the same time as you.
Nicole said:
Austin is a great city!! So glad you are loving it there!
Lance said:
Just print up a fake eviction notice, set the date for the end of next week and tape it to her door, ring the doorbell and run REALLY fast. You might see some results from that. Haha
Dana said:
Nicki dear, you are sorely missed! Fun to read your blog for a minute and get a dose of you, maybe I can go on for a day or so more…..
Katrina said:
That is a LOT of hotel living. Hope you guys survive! Congrats on finding a house… can’t wait to see pics!
Jenn said:
Nicki,
We miss seeing your wrestle your kids at church every Sunday. Ha! It’s good to see you back in the blog swing of things!
Maybe if you start stalking the lady in the house at night, or perhaps, take your monkeys to her pool every day. :-)
Enjoy the sun for us…as you know, ours comes and goes.
Melanie said:
I read your blog and was laughing my head off as I could TOTALLY relate however we were 3 people (plus me pregnant) in a hotel room for 3 months! I too, was trying to work during the day and it had it’s challenges for sure. The insanity will end soon enough and this will all be a blurr as it is for us now that we’re totally settled however it wasn’t an easy process as I recall warning you:)
Emily said:
my fave line is “Herds of elephants and buffalo running for their lives from screaming natives make less noise.” I totally relate!
Miss you girl!
I need to make definite plans to come see you.
Cristine D. said:
Nicki, you have a true gift for writing. From an author who’s not really a writer (God bless a good editor), trust me–I know. When you settle into said estate, do be sure to designate a quiet sanctuary in which you can share your talent through pen, pencil, keyboard, or, in your case, even crayon. We are all better for reading your words!
Keep us posted–YEEEHAW!
Richelle said:
Sounds SOOOOOO amazing I’m so happy for you!
jennifer said:
My son has forsaken his inside voice and is constantly yelling. Is this just a boy thing?
Congrats on the new home!!
April said:
Hope you got to move in smoothly! Can’t wait to see pics!
Tricia said:
I came right home, plopped Ella in front of Dora, and looked you up. I’m so glad you went back to blogging! You’re a total riot! I’d forgotten how truly funny you are. I hope you don’t think it’s creepy that I’m adding you to my google reader, since now I know you and all. I’ll tell you all my deep dark secrets, though, so then we’ll be even! ;)
I’m so happy you moved to the great state of Texas. You are a welcome addition to our (already pretty awesome) ward. Thanks for entertaining us today…I think I might need to come over again and give that little puppy a squeeze!