Just checking in.
I feel like this is the most sporadically I’ve blogged…well, maybe ever! I know I’m never here. And it’s not that my heart isn’t in it or anything, I just can’t seem to catch my own ass. And when I do get online, I guess I don’t feel like writing. So many people in real life read my blog, I feel like it almost isn’t an outlet anymore. And I’ve been finding myself on Facebook a whole lot lately. I know I talked shit about Facebook in the past – and it sure isn’t perfect – but I do like the site. I’ve gotten in touch with so many old friends! Fun.
Anyway. If you’re one of those folks I know IRL *cough*MatJasonSteveJulieAmy*cough* don’t feel like you aren’t welcome here. You’re always welcome to read my boring ass posts, where I blather on and on! Feel free! I’m just feeling all conspicuous lately. You know me. It’s my husband’s fault. He’s all, “You share too much about us online! You’re a stalker’s wet dream!” blah blah blah. And I can’t seem to get back in the swing of it since we decided to up and move. Between my surgery and the move preparation, I just don’t have a lot of time for blogging. I miss it, though.
So, yeah. We closed on the house last Friday, although there was a small issue (a clerical issue combined with it being the week of Christmas) that’s preventing us from closing escrow. So, we haven’t been able to go appliance shopping yet. I thinkall the good deals will be after Christmas anyway, though, don’t you? I’ve picked out the stove I want, and I’m pretty set on a dishwasher. I think we’re going to cheap out on the microwave, and put the extra cash into the other appliances. I’m still not sure what fridge we’re getting. Isn’t that exciting, though? A new house AND fancy new shiny appliances? Be still, my heart.
The kids are excited about the move. Even Pablo keeps saying, “Time for new house!” I sort of barely mentioned in my last post that the kids are switching schools. I’ve been extra stressed out about that little detail. Change is hard for kids, but it’s ridiculously hard for kids like Pablo. Unfortunately, our new house is outside the boundary for our current school, and they wouldn’t let us stay. I really feel like it’s for the best, though. I have a good feeling about the new school. Pablo’s (wonderful, amazing) teacher went along with me to tour the school and she asked lots of great questions and reassured me that she’d be there for me, even after we leave. She’s a super advocate for Pablo (and all her kids) and I feel so blessed to have had her in our lives for a little while. And, I’m super impressed with the new school – the principal and vice principal visited our school to find out everything they could about Pablo and what he needs to be successful as a student. You never see the PRINCIPAL of a school getting involved at that level! I was impressed.
The day we closed, Paul and I went to the new house with the kids and ate our first meal there, sitting on the kitchen floor. Sonic! Kayley pointed out that we ate Sonic as our first meal in this house, too, when it was still very much under construction. After we ate, I walked across the street and said hello to our neighbors, who were out on the porch watching us. So, I met three neighbors – all stay-at-home moms. They were VERY nice! I am so excited to be moving into a neighborhood full of women like me, with kids running around everywhere! It’s going to be a great move for us.
So, that’s it for now! We’re doing Christmas at my parents’ house, if you were wondering. Our house is a mess of boxes. In fact, my sister was here all day Saturday, and we completely packed up my kitchen. We’re eating off paper plates and using about 5 cups and glasses at the moment. The whole house is slowly getting packed up. The only area still untouched is our master bedroom, master bath, and closets. Like always, our own shit gets left until the end – whether it’s the laundry or doctor’s appointments or whatever! Such is life when you’re up to your armpits in small children.
You are so busy! I couldn’t imagine moving, let alone at Christmas. But what fun a new house is going to be.
It’s nice that Pablo’s old school is so involved in his well being. That makes things easier on ya. My twins’ principal is a gem and involved on every level. I even have her cell phone number! Makes it easier to leave my kids in her charge so I am glad you are getting that too with Pablo.
Sonic was the first meal we ate when Adam and I moved into our first apartment together! We ate Lottaburger when we first moved into our house tho. :p
I’m glad everything is going so well! Heal up and enjoy the holiday with your family! Hope you settle into your house nicely!
Have a great holiday!