It's been far too long since my last post. I don't keep a journal so I always thought I would treat my blog like my journal. I look back and it's been 2 months since my last post! 2 months! 2 months in baby world goes by way to fast. I apologize to my future children who eventually read this. I do have a life [though some disagree :)].
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Maddux @ 7 and 8 months:
Maddux @ 7 and 8 months:
[What I want to remember]
you love to watch the vacuum.
you can get up on your hands and knees, but then freak out because you don't know what to do.
you pull yourself up in your crib and stand on your mattress
you love to be held, but you don't like to cuddle
we've given you 5 haircuts
you love sweet potatoes and turkey
you don't know what to do with your sippy cup
you're still nursing like a champ
you like to pull your feet up and suck on your toes
you still hate being on your tummy
you're a semi-fan of baby einstein [you'll watch half of one video]
you always laugh for dad
you're a big hit at church [you have many girlfriends in young womens]
your favorite toy = your little saw
you like to say 'dadadadadada' over and over and over...
you like to say 'mamamamam' over and over and over...
you clap all the time. you still don't know when to though. sometimes you clap when your crying...
Mama and daddy love you, baby
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[family update]
we finally made it to Boise. We like it so far [especially the weather. Way better than Rexburg. It hasn't snowed once since we've been here!] Our ward is really welcoming, and our neighbors seem nice. We're living in a basement apartment which we were really blessed with. We came up to Boise to look for apartments and weren't finding anything in our price range that was even semi-decent. We found this one on Craigslist and committed without even looking at [risky, but we felt good about it]. It's even better than we thought. We feel blessed to be here.
Makay started school on Monday, and he has a full schedule. This is the first time I've been home with the baby all day by myself. Who knew it was so tiring [I realize that mom's reading this are probably laughing at me right now]. So what do I do? I mean, I'm busy with the baby, but what do I do to create a life of my own now? Does that make sense?
I'm hoping I won't have to work, but it's looking inevitable. My card business isn't doing as well as I'd hoped. I'm looking for any night positions right now--even if it means stocking shelves. I figure I'll probably get benefits if I can work full-time [maybe part-time?] at night. Makay gets home around 6 or 7 so I would be able to leave around 9 or 10, after Maddux's last feeding. I'm also thinking about applying here, though I think I'm under qualified. Wish me luck...
we finally made it to Boise. We like it so far [especially the weather. Way better than Rexburg. It hasn't snowed once since we've been here!] Our ward is really welcoming, and our neighbors seem nice. We're living in a basement apartment which we were really blessed with. We came up to Boise to look for apartments and weren't finding anything in our price range that was even semi-decent. We found this one on Craigslist and committed without even looking at [risky, but we felt good about it]. It's even better than we thought. We feel blessed to be here.
Makay started school on Monday, and he has a full schedule. This is the first time I've been home with the baby all day by myself. Who knew it was so tiring [I realize that mom's reading this are probably laughing at me right now]. So what do I do? I mean, I'm busy with the baby, but what do I do to create a life of my own now? Does that make sense?
I'm hoping I won't have to work, but it's looking inevitable. My card business isn't doing as well as I'd hoped. I'm looking for any night positions right now--even if it means stocking shelves. I figure I'll probably get benefits if I can work full-time [maybe part-time?] at night. Makay gets home around 6 or 7 so I would be able to leave around 9 or 10, after Maddux's last feeding. I'm also thinking about applying here, though I think I'm under qualified. Wish me luck...
5 comments:
Love the pictures, he is such a happy,happy little guy. Glad that you are settled in on your new life. It will all work out it just takes time. Love ya.
I'm glad you made it safe and sound, and that you like Boise! I've heard it's a good place to be, so even though I miss you I'm happy! Maddux looks so cute! I'm going to give you a call soon so we can catch up on life! Miss you and love you all!
I love your adorable little family.
I also love your card making, and am sad that it is not doing as good as you hoped. I hope you get that job...if you really want it.
Jamee
xoxo
alli he is precious! he really is SOOOO cute! i can't believe you guys have given him 5 haircuts! that's insane! hope you guys are doing well in boise!
I love your cards. I'm really surprised that it isn't going like you hoped. They are awesome! You know I have heard that Boise is really nice, and that there are a lot of things to do. One of my friends is from there and she really likes it. I should ask her for her fav spots.
Being a homemaker is the best, and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I remember when I stopped being a Head Resident and how hard it was, because I was used to having so many people around to talk to and something to do, but then I adjusted the sky was the limit. You can read awesome books while your baby is sleeping, take up a hobby like, embrodering or sewing, have play groups, go to the library, lots of other things that I can't think of off the top of my head. :) Don't worry it will come to you. It is hard at first, but then totally awesome once you figure it out. :)
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