Remember how I’m having a baby in February? To make things extra special, we’ve decided to move to New Zealand. . .in January.

When 1977 was young, he spent two years living abroad, and we’re thrilled at this opportunity. I am especially excited about our destination, because for years I have wanted to visit New Zealand.

And now we’re going. . .for years!

Don’t panic; there’s a spreadsheet, and it already includes 150 items. Things to buy, things to sell, things to give away, things to do!

(Almost) needless to say, I won’t be blogging for a while. Perhaps I’ll blog from New Zealand. But, you know, don’t hold your breath. There will be a newborn and two other children and schools and beaches and mountains!

I imagine any writing time will be dedicated to the actual manuscript, but we’ll see.

This is merely a sabbatical. If I don’t blog from NZ, expect me to be back in autumn 2014.

Homeownership sucks.

A tree fell on our garage. Our plumber had to dig a pit in our front yard to install a cleanout for our sewage line. Now we have a mound of naked dirt in the front yard and a downed tree in the back

Did I mention we’re putting the house on the market?

Homeownership sucks.