First off, we are moving. Josh has been unemployed since late January. He has not found another job, actually he hasn't even had a call back or an interview. It is just a really sucky time to be an architect/developer. So of course we are quickly running out of money. Seriously it is only by the grace of God that we have made it this long. So we put the house on the market last week and once it sells, or Josh gets a job we are moving home to Amarillo. It is an extremely bittersweet decision and one of the hardest we have ever had to make. We have been here for 10 years and there are so many people we love dearly and are gonna miss like crazy. But we feel this is the best option for our family. We really want Kai to know his grandparents, cousin, aunts and uncles. It is so hard to raise a baby without any family around. I have great respect for anyone who does it. He is growing up so fast and I am so sad that my mom is missing it. He is at such a cute age and they aren't getting to see it. They haven't seen him since late march.
I am ready for baby #2. I want to be pregnant again soooo badly. I really want the kids to be close in age and want to be finished having babies by the time I'm 35. But I can't really justify getting pregnant while Josh doesn't have a job(I do have insurance though and having a baby will only cost $250, so that's a plus!!). My fear is that I am going to wait until we are stable and then it will take me a long time to get pg again. But I really can't think about any of that right now I guess. I am not in control of any of it so it will happen when it happens. I am just ready now.
We are going to Amarillo on friday for a visit and to take some packed stuff to go ahead and store. Our garage is full of boxes and furniture we don't need. Friday is Josh and mine's 10th wedding anniversary. We are gonna have grandma babysit and go out for some dinner and a movie. I am sooo looking forward to it. Josh and I could really use some grown up time together.
Kai is doing great. Not really trying to crawl yet, but he has the rolling thing down. He can roll to get the toy, so who needs crawling?! Yesterday we took his 6 month pics at the park. He was a little fussy so there weren't as many cute smiles. I still can't wait to see them, they of course will be super cute. But for now enjoy these cute pics that I took of the sweetie pie!!
In March Dougie and his girlfriend Tracy came down for a visit and we all went to the zoo. It was lots of fun.
Can you see his teeth in this one? Look close. He now has two on the bottom and I think he is getting a top one too, but it's hard to tell because he bites me everytime I stick my finger in there to feel around!
He is just toooooo darn cute don't ya think?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
5 comments:
I am so sorry your husband hasn't found a new job yet. This economy is just a wreck!
Moving has got to be hard, but being near family is so beyond priceless when you have a baby. I cannot imagine not having mine close by, I am so thankful they are here. I can imagine how hard it is to leave this city, though, I know I would cry! I love it here.
Glad Kai is doing so well! He is really so beautiful, extra sweet with food all over his face. ;)
Oh my goodness that sweet, sweet boy!! He looks so happy and content--that's due to lots of parental face time.
I'm sorry you guys are still looking for work--but your parents will LOVE being close to that baby. I just would not trade anything for having the grandchildren close.
I'm hoping you will still post picture here. I check on you now and then to see how the baby is doing. He looks great, you are so blessed.
Ann Hedgpeth
As much as I hate to see you guys go, nothing can beat being near family. I wish both ours were here.
Happy Anniversary! Hope we still get to take our 10 year trip together!
How're things going ... you've been on my mind, and hoping to read an update from you.
So much to comment on, but will only mention this one thing ... I can relate to the feelings of wanting another baby ... AND of wanting them close together. There will be 2 yrs 4 mos. between my kids and I have to admit that I am sooooooo grateful that we got our son to the point where he minds us VERY well before #2 comes along. She'll just follow his good example. Further, I think parenting is sooo much more enjoyable when you can baby one babe at a time ...the kids adjust better too.
I say all this to say that there is an upside to waiting ... although I definitely have been in your shoes!
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