Preparation

Since January we have been starting to to prepare for our move. In particular we have made a start at learning Russian; we (Jim and Jane) have been having regular lessons whilst the children have been doing odd bits and pieces (Felix using an i-pod app and Rosie having Russian letters scribed in Golden Syrup on her Ready Brek!). Yesterday they had their first proper lesson (thanks Phillippa!).

Now, with about eleven weeks to go, there are more things to think through. We have started to get winter clothes (it gets pretty cold - minus fifteen or so in winter!) and begun to get rid of some of the 'stuff' we have accumulated over the last three and a half years in England. Over the next weeks we need to work out where we will store a few items of furniture, boxes of books and other items, sell the car and of course pack!

We have loved living in the UK for the last few years - we have all made some good friends and enjoyed the school(s) and community that we have become a part of. So as well as getting ready, we want to make sure that we enjoy these last few weeks too, and say proper goodbyes. It will definitely all end in tears!