it's feeling like home.
I cannot believe how quickly things are progressing here! We have found THE house with the perfect backyard and the perfect play nook off the kitchen and an amazing bonus room (that Kyle refers to as the bonus house). We put in our offer and it was accepted within an hour. Whether it was luck or something called Southern Hospitality, we don't know. Thankfully we are scheduled to close on August 17th [That will certainly make for an amazing Anniversary Present!]
Kyle is settling quickly into his job, the apartment is already become a mess and too small. But as usual, we make it work. Our routines are slowly falling into place.
Connor and Emilee are adjusting. Connor has taken more time than expected to really understand it's a new house but the same routines. He is in love with going outside and to the pool at the apartment complex. We try to take him on a daily bike ride around the complex and he really loves it.
And I am getting back to being the crazy, planning lady I was when we left Philly. I also am happy to say that I may be employed by the end of July! While I love being home with the kids, I felt there was a part of me that was slipping away and I really needed something to do to challenge myself- other than the strong willed children I have. I applied for a position at an Eating Disorder Treatment Facility, the only one for miles. Yesterday I received an email asking if I could talk on the phone. A thirty minute phone call and I have a meeting on Wednesday to see the facility and meet the director in person. My nursing assistant background combined with the psychology and social work education made me the "perfect candidate". It's a part time position so I would work Thursday, Friday and Saturday for a total of 22 hours a week (give or take). I really am grateful for the opportunity and am keeping my fingers crossed everything will work out.
We are exploring all options for child care while I work part time. It has been quite an interesting task. We love the idea of a babysitter and ironically have one lined up already. BUT I feel that both kids would benefit from going to a social setting, interacting with other kids and getting the things that I cannot offer at home like a decent pre-k education!
With all of that said we are excited about how things are moving and progressing. There was a fear that we would not get settled but, that is certainly the opposite that is happening. Connor's birthday is coming up this month and Emilee's next month. So we have compiled a list of things they would like or we think they would like.
Connor's list has been created by him with a "mommy note" at the end. Emilee's list is based on things we have noticed she enjoys playing with and things that she can grow into. Please do not feel that you need to send anything, but we do realize that kids are fun to buy for. We also will happily accept monetary gifts as they will be put towards the swing set for the backyard, any of the BIG items that aren't purchased off the lists and for memberships to local attractions (and their college accounts if that's your wish!). Here are the lists without pictures- If you would like the list WITH pictures, let me know!
Connor’s Birthday Wish list
I cannot believe how quickly things are progressing here! We have found THE house with the perfect backyard and the perfect play nook off the kitchen and an amazing bonus room (that Kyle refers to as the bonus house). We put in our offer and it was accepted within an hour. Whether it was luck or something called Southern Hospitality, we don't know. Thankfully we are scheduled to close on August 17th [That will certainly make for an amazing Anniversary Present!]
Kyle is settling quickly into his job, the apartment is already become a mess and too small. But as usual, we make it work. Our routines are slowly falling into place.
Connor and Emilee are adjusting. Connor has taken more time than expected to really understand it's a new house but the same routines. He is in love with going outside and to the pool at the apartment complex. We try to take him on a daily bike ride around the complex and he really loves it.
And I am getting back to being the crazy, planning lady I was when we left Philly. I also am happy to say that I may be employed by the end of July! While I love being home with the kids, I felt there was a part of me that was slipping away and I really needed something to do to challenge myself- other than the strong willed children I have. I applied for a position at an Eating Disorder Treatment Facility, the only one for miles. Yesterday I received an email asking if I could talk on the phone. A thirty minute phone call and I have a meeting on Wednesday to see the facility and meet the director in person. My nursing assistant background combined with the psychology and social work education made me the "perfect candidate". It's a part time position so I would work Thursday, Friday and Saturday for a total of 22 hours a week (give or take). I really am grateful for the opportunity and am keeping my fingers crossed everything will work out.
We are exploring all options for child care while I work part time. It has been quite an interesting task. We love the idea of a babysitter and ironically have one lined up already. BUT I feel that both kids would benefit from going to a social setting, interacting with other kids and getting the things that I cannot offer at home like a decent pre-k education!
With all of that said we are excited about how things are moving and progressing. There was a fear that we would not get settled but, that is certainly the opposite that is happening. Connor's birthday is coming up this month and Emilee's next month. So we have compiled a list of things they would like or we think they would like.
Connor's list has been created by him with a "mommy note" at the end. Emilee's list is based on things we have noticed she enjoys playing with and things that she can grow into. Please do not feel that you need to send anything, but we do realize that kids are fun to buy for. We also will happily accept monetary gifts as they will be put towards the swing set for the backyard, any of the BIG items that aren't purchased off the lists and for memberships to local attractions (and their college accounts if that's your wish!). Here are the lists without pictures- If you would like the list WITH pictures, let me know!
Connor’s Birthday Wish list
Mommy note-
Basically, Connor would be satisfied with anything that pertains to the
following:
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Miles from Tomorrowland
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Paw Patrol
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Ninja Turtles
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Superhero (Spider man and Captain America are
favorites)
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Toys for the BIG Backyard
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Books or movies
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Nerf Guns or water guns for outside
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Anything a typical 4-year-old would like
PLEASE DO NOT ADD TO HIS COLLECTION OF:
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Stuffed animals
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Playdough
Art
Supplies
Emilee’s
Birthday Wish list
Dress up clothes
and accessories- She loves hats, putting clothes on and taking them
off—Basically, let your imagination run wild!
Play Kitchen with
play food:
This
Play Kitchen with any play food-
We are being specific with the play kitchen because Emilee still pulls up on
things. The plastic ones we are timid will tip over and not withstand the
brutality of a two and four-year-old. If you would prefer to send some money to
go towards the kitchen, we are okay with that too!
Balance bike
Chillafish Bunzi- Can be purchased online at Amazon OR Toys R US
in store (actually found it was cheaper at Toys R Us!)
Fisher Price
Bubble Mower (pink)
Bubble Mower: Can
be found at most retail stores as well!
As usual- we wish everyone the best unit the next post!
P.S. a sneak peak of the house:
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