We got all of our moving boxes from the beer distributor, freecycle and a few from the grocery store the last time we moved. I can only imagine what the neighbors would have thought if we'd tossed all those beer boxes out to the garbage. LOL. Many of them are now composting the ground where we were going to plant our garden (the beer boxes, not the neighbors).
As much as it goes against my grain, DH will probably end up getting a job with Border Patrol. I can handle it if it's just temporary to get us moved and then he can look for something else once we're settled in. Just renting a U-Haul will cost about $2500. That doesn't include the start-up costs of renting a house, turning on utilities and buying food. It also doesn't include the gas we'll be eating up in that beast. Yikes, I'm getting light-headed just thinking about it. LOL. I'll be 8 months pregnant then too. I'll definitely be enlisting the help of my mom and my sister for unpacking. I don't think I'll be able to handle it all on my own and still chase the kids around. I'm hoping my uncles or brothers will be able to help unload the big stuff.
I don't really want to start a debate on the dairy topic. I think the most important thing is to be educated about what you and your family are consuming. There are dichotomies surrounding many other facets of health as well but as long as you're aware of both sides of the topic then you can make a sound and educated choice. Regardless of the conclusion you come to, I think there is a lot to be said for anyone who takes the time and puts forth the energy to educate themselves. I have a lot of respect for anyone who does their research. Honestly, one of my biggest pet peaves is people who do a thing because that's what's popular. I'm on some other forums oriented toward pregnancy, families and natural living. I'm amazed at the ignorance of most people. So far I find this forum to be a breath of fresh air because everyone seems to be like-minded in that they live consciously.
