We put the house on the market as soon as we found out he got the job (March 1) and we got an offer 10 days later. We listed it by owner which was a whole different ball game, but it saved us a few thousand bucks. Not really that hard, but we were also lucky to live in an area with a lot of military and houses in good neighborhoods sell quick. Oddly though, we didn't sell to a military family. Full price and not a lot of contingencies. We were happy!
The movers come on Monday so the last few weeks have been sorting, organizing and packing. To top it off, we're I'm having a yard sale tomorrow to get rid of the last few things that we won't be needing.
Glenn left today so that he could drive to California in time for a few exercises and events with his new job.
My mom flies in on Monday in the middle of the chaos to help (thank you!) with the kids and drive to Minnesota with me. We'll be there for a couple weeks and then drive the rest of the way with Glenn when he gets back from the ship. Not even sure where April has gone to this point.
We plan on living on base in Point Mugu. We will be an hour or so north of LA, near Malibu/Santa Barbara. I've heard it is beautiful and I am looking forward to exploring the west coast, but moving, and moving with kids is a ton of work.
I'm excited, but so sad to leave Norfolk. We have some amazing friends here. Many of whom I hope follow us to Mugu (muh-goo)!
I hope to see our midwest friends & family while we are back in Minnesota for a bit, but I hate goodbyes. Luckily with the Navy, it is "see you later".
