Ring in 2014: House = sold. New house=bought. We move in this coming Monday. Educational approach=sorted. General busy-ness/excuses = I'm working on it.
Seemingly, not ones to understand the concept of sitting still, we've decided to jet-set off, as a family, on an international adventure for four and a half months! Destinations include Australia, Japan, England, France and Italy. We leave in four weeks.
Responses from friends: "Wow! How exciting!" "What a good experience it will be for the children." "You're brave."
Actually, I'm really tired (the advanced planning with three kids is mind boggling) and just a little bit worried (that we'll get lost, lose the children or just be generally grumpy)...but yes, I'm excited.
And if you're feeling a little bit inspired to journey with kids, check out the Williamson Family's book on their six-month OE.