15 JUNE 2006
Pack-out date: June 1. Date of arrival to new home: June 5. Delivery of household goods: June 9. As you can see, we had several days without furniture, our own beds, a t.v. to watch… But we survived with our air mattresses and new, outdoor dining set. Time was spent visiting a local park, swimming in our pool, and shopping for things needed for the new place. The girls adjusted fairly quickly to their new surroundings. Mike and I have most of the boxes unpacked and furniture arranged in their permanent positions. There is, of course, still much to do to get completely settled here, but we are finally at a point where we’re comfortable. I think we will be very happy living here. The girls are sharing a bedroom, so it’s been an adjustment getting them used to going to bed at night in the same room. Last night was the first night we didn’t have to go in to break up the party and take Annie out of Mimi’s crib. We have been bombarded with several ideas regarding things to do around here. The girls won’t have a moment’s rest. Wait a second, re-phrase that: I won’t have a moment’s rest. Watch for pictures of our new digs very soon.
Mike’s mom came into town last night for a week-long visit. The decision for her visit was last-minute, but it seemed like the right time to have her stay. Once Mike starts school next week, his availability for visitors will be minimal. He will pretty much be kept prisoner either at school or in our basement. Annie asked about her grandma every few minutes or so since Mike mentioned the visit to her last week. Oh, how fun to answer the question, “When are we going to see Grandma?” for the 9,437th time. I hope Mike has learned his lesson to never tell a child under 6 (or older?) about a future event until only seconds beforehand.
Much has been happening with our big girl lately. Before we left Jacksonville, Annie decided she wanted to become potty-trained. While at a pool party, Annie came up to me and said, “Mommy, I have to go potty.” She had been wearing a swimsuit without a diaper under. So I reluctantly took her to the bathroom because I had fallen for her trick so many times before. However, this time she actually piddled. So she no longer wears diapers except during bedtime. We’re still working on #2, but it will happen.
Mimi has undergone many changes as well. She feeds herself with a spoon or fork without much mess. Her vocabulary keeps expanding. Running is now part of her repertoire of activities. She still likes to scream loud enough for the neighbors in the next state to hear. She’s as busy as ever.
I know I haven’t given one of my grand updates, but it’s the best I can do at this point. I promise I will have pictures soon of the girls and of our new house. Thanks for keeping in touch with us.
