So we are settled in. As much as we can be.
Boys are into their second week at school. I am at a loss of what to do with my time when they are gone. So far I have split my time between napping (SO productive, but dang if my 37 week preggo self isn't exhausted) and cleaning. Tomorrow I am venturing off to a pedicure and some light, last minute, holy cow there is going to be a baby in the house in less than a month shopping. I am going to visit the local (right across from the boys school) library on Friday and find some good distractions to read poolside. Have to find something else to do with my time other than sleeping, cleaning, or spending money. :)
The boys are adjusting ok to the new-ness of everything. They love the house, their room, and their "Harry Potter" closet (storage under the stairs that they have set up and decorated as their full-time fort).
Matt is making slow and awkward (I can say that about my own kid, right?) progress with friend making. He misses his old school so much. At the old school we would walk down the side walk and everyone, for real--no exaggeration, knew him by name. At the old school he had buddies he would walk back to the parking lot with. Eat lunch with. Play at recess. See at the pool. Now, poor guy has had to start from scratch. And he misses that feeling of belonging. We have talked about it. How it is hard to start over. But good practice for talking to new and different people. And I have tried to keep playdates with old friends (as I type his buddy Jason is hanging out for the evening). I just wish there was some way to ease the awkwardness.
Nic, on the other hand, seems to be doing great. He has such a laid back and whatever personality that the only complaints I hear from him are that there are "naughty kids" in class. Kids who do not follow directions drive him batty. But he plays with who ever (as long as they are following directions) and already has a few kids who call out to him in the mornings and say bye to him at the end of the day. I suppose his natural ease and no "other school" experience have made it easier on him.
One thing I am thankful for is that they have each other and fiercely, whole-heartedly, completely have one another's back.
On the "materialistic" baby front: I feel officially ready. At peace, and fully stocked for whenever he decides to arrive. The sweet ladies from Andy's boat's Wardroom threw me a shower a few weeks ago and Karen just hosted one for me recently. And then there was a little mini-shower of sorts on Tuesday for the gals who could not make the previous two but wanted to bring gifts/see the house/hang out. Emerson (and Andy and I) are so incredibly blessed to have such amazing friends. Between the showers, bitty clothing packed packages from my mom, gift cards and goodies from Andy's mom, and gift cards and packages from other family and friends, Em has everything he needs (plus some probably). I remember freaking out and being so overwhelmed at what we didn't have and needed when we first found out. Seems so silly now. :)
Not too much else to report. We had an absolutely crazy end to our summer with the move and school starting and are enjoying some normal routine before Em arrives and the house goes nuts again.
Boys are into their second week at school. I am at a loss of what to do with my time when they are gone. So far I have split my time between napping (SO productive, but dang if my 37 week preggo self isn't exhausted) and cleaning. Tomorrow I am venturing off to a pedicure and some light, last minute, holy cow there is going to be a baby in the house in less than a month shopping. I am going to visit the local (right across from the boys school) library on Friday and find some good distractions to read poolside. Have to find something else to do with my time other than sleeping, cleaning, or spending money. :)
The boys are adjusting ok to the new-ness of everything. They love the house, their room, and their "Harry Potter" closet (storage under the stairs that they have set up and decorated as their full-time fort).
Matt is making slow and awkward (I can say that about my own kid, right?) progress with friend making. He misses his old school so much. At the old school we would walk down the side walk and everyone, for real--no exaggeration, knew him by name. At the old school he had buddies he would walk back to the parking lot with. Eat lunch with. Play at recess. See at the pool. Now, poor guy has had to start from scratch. And he misses that feeling of belonging. We have talked about it. How it is hard to start over. But good practice for talking to new and different people. And I have tried to keep playdates with old friends (as I type his buddy Jason is hanging out for the evening). I just wish there was some way to ease the awkwardness.
Nic, on the other hand, seems to be doing great. He has such a laid back and whatever personality that the only complaints I hear from him are that there are "naughty kids" in class. Kids who do not follow directions drive him batty. But he plays with who ever (as long as they are following directions) and already has a few kids who call out to him in the mornings and say bye to him at the end of the day. I suppose his natural ease and no "other school" experience have made it easier on him.
One thing I am thankful for is that they have each other and fiercely, whole-heartedly, completely have one another's back.
On the "materialistic" baby front: I feel officially ready. At peace, and fully stocked for whenever he decides to arrive. The sweet ladies from Andy's boat's Wardroom threw me a shower a few weeks ago and Karen just hosted one for me recently. And then there was a little mini-shower of sorts on Tuesday for the gals who could not make the previous two but wanted to bring gifts/see the house/hang out. Emerson (and Andy and I) are so incredibly blessed to have such amazing friends. Between the showers, bitty clothing packed packages from my mom, gift cards and goodies from Andy's mom, and gift cards and packages from other family and friends, Em has everything he needs (plus some probably). I remember freaking out and being so overwhelmed at what we didn't have and needed when we first found out. Seems so silly now. :)
Not too much else to report. We had an absolutely crazy end to our summer with the move and school starting and are enjoying some normal routine before Em arrives and the house goes nuts again.
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