I suck at blogging. I really, really do want to get better, though. Since I posted last, so much has changed! It makes me sad that I didn’t write about it. Here is my attempt to chronicle the past couple of months.
Most of May – waiting to hear if our home loan went through … it was a little scary for a few reasons, but mostly because Denny has been a victim of identity theft in the past.
May 27 – Around 5 p.m. we got a call from the bank to say that everything was approved and we would close as soon as possible.
June 3 – We signed and signed and signed … and got the keys to our new home! That process amazed me … such a big commitment, but I think we did the right thing! We met the friends of the previous owner (who are taking care of the estate); they are such a cute, older couple. The woman said she was so happy to see a young couple like us get the home. We went to the home that night. Denny started painting; Jenny and I started to tear down wallpaper.
June 6 – We left for our annual camping/fishing vacation in northern Michigan. I was miserable on the way up. I had a cold that Denny had passed to me and I just couldn’t get comfortable in the car. I was 30 weeks pregnant, which didn’t help. To top it off, it turned from bright and sunny to cold and rainy by the time we got up north.
June 7-9 – The weather was awful – rain and cold, but the fishing was great! Denny caught a monster and actually everyone ended up catching at least one big fish. We also slept great in the truck camper and just had a good time with most of Denny’s family.
June 10-12 – Continued the vacation and it got much better and more enjoyable, but the new home that needed so much work continued to loom in our minds. We decided to cut the trip short and head back to work on our home.
June 13-20 – Our days were mixed with work and working on the house. Denny painted most of the house and we tried to prepare to move. We also had great help from Dennis, Karen, Travis and Chad during this time!
Also, at my 32-week appointment, the doctor said the baby’s head was down and she probably weighed around four pounds. Everything seems great! I definitely feel bigger … it’s much harder to get up and my feet are swollen. Otherwise, I feel pretty good. I haven’t been sleeping long hours even when I can sleep in, but I have been getting rest.
June 21 – We moved all the big stuff with the help of many – Jenny, Aaron, Collin, Alicia, Luke, Travis and Chad! We still have a very long way to go, but we’re getting there.
Last night we slept in the new house for the first time. It was different, but good! We’re so happy to have a place that is truly ours! Now we just need to completely finish the move and get ready for this baby!
