Here are our going away Maui pics.
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Yes it is cold here in Michigan; and dry, dry, dry. Yes I am kind of missing the 85 degree balmy Maui climate. If I were not sick the last 2 weeks I would not notice as much. We actually exited the airplane in Grand Rapids, MI without a jet bridge, which meant walking off the plane into the lovely snowfall of the day--it actually felt quite nice at that moment and was very pretty. The boys asked, "It's Christmas mommy?" Then shorlty after Clayton asked, "Where is the baby?" :) I guess our timeline of moving and having the baby are not quite understandable by a 2 and 4 year old, but they got it pretty close (Michigan, then Christmas, then Jeriah's bday, then the baby).
Life has been crazy here trying to adjust to the climate; living in my parents house and getting the attic ready for Eric and I and the baby; and trying out a complex (glucose/cassein free) diet for the kids!! We had to test for mold in the attic and tear out old ceiling tiles and carpet so I am waiting for the guys in my life to get together and get it finished up. The carpet will be in next week but some of the ceiling tiles and insulation need to be replaced before we can put in the carpet. Eric can help when he gets here but i dont know when that will be--probably next week. He flew from Maui to California last night for work again. When he finishes up there he will fly to Michigan. We miss him a lot!! We have been apart 3/4 of the last 2 months :(
Clayton started school this week so I am getting a little more rest now--he does not nap anymore. So far he seems to like it and enjoys riding the big bus. I dont know if I can get Jeriah in preschool here since he is not potty trained yet. Hopefully Eric and I can work on that when he gets here--I do not have nearly enough patience, energy or fight left in me to try that on my own right now!
Needless to say, it has been difficult to prepare physically, emotionally, etc for a new baby and even for Christmas so rapidly approaching. Hopefully the next couple weeks will change that.
Life has been crazy here trying to adjust to the climate; living in my parents house and getting the attic ready for Eric and I and the baby; and trying out a complex (glucose/cassein free) diet for the kids!! We had to test for mold in the attic and tear out old ceiling tiles and carpet so I am waiting for the guys in my life to get together and get it finished up. The carpet will be in next week but some of the ceiling tiles and insulation need to be replaced before we can put in the carpet. Eric can help when he gets here but i dont know when that will be--probably next week. He flew from Maui to California last night for work again. When he finishes up there he will fly to Michigan. We miss him a lot!! We have been apart 3/4 of the last 2 months :(
Clayton started school this week so I am getting a little more rest now--he does not nap anymore. So far he seems to like it and enjoys riding the big bus. I dont know if I can get Jeriah in preschool here since he is not potty trained yet. Hopefully Eric and I can work on that when he gets here--I do not have nearly enough patience, energy or fight left in me to try that on my own right now!
Needless to say, it has been difficult to prepare physically, emotionally, etc for a new baby and even for Christmas so rapidly approaching. Hopefully the next couple weeks will change that.
In case I dont get on here again soon, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Please give us a call if you are in southwest Michigan!! We would love to see you!
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2 comments:
hang in there Sarah :) our thoughts are with you--long distance is HARD--I know this :)
enjoy the next few weeks and think about the reason for the season--perhaps that will get you through!
hoping Eric gets to be home sooner than later! Teresa
So are you guys planning to stay down in Kalamazoo then? I'm confused...I thought Houghton was in the works?
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