Just showin' a pic

Just wanted to show a pic of Kim and the boys.  They went home Friday (I gotta call to see how all are doing-wanted to give them a few days to chill).  We did go up to see them on Thursday, tho.  We didn't...more like couldn't...stay long.  Donald asked me to wash my hands so I could hold them-I said I didn't think so.  He said "You won't break 'em"..I said, "I'm more afraid they'll break me.".  He didn't get it-s'ok.  Alex was uncomfortable, too...he ended up walking out of the room shortly after we got there.

Anywho, all are well...been alot going on here on our end, too, but wanted this entry just to be to show a pic of the boys.  Oh, not identical either..can definately tell them apart (and not just from the big jump in size from Josh to Austin).  Both were 20 inches long, Josh born at 258pm and Austin at 304pm. 

Hey baby...x 2

Just a quick note to say Kim had her boys today..I was there, but missed it by half an hour (which is ok, only Donald was allowed back with her).  I'll have pics to put up tomorrow, but here's the stats:

*Joshua James (born first):  6lbs 12oz..lots of hair according to Mommy

*Austin Thomas (last but not least): 7lbs 15oz (you read it right..LOL)

All are well and she was able to deliver both naturally.  Will be going (with Alex) to see them tomorrow.  Wasn't comfortable being at the hospital, but I was able to go with Kim's sister to the viewing area of the nursery and see all the little babies.  I stayed about an hour, and left.  Was starting to want to be anywhere but there...probably helped that it wasn't the hospital I had Marissa at, too.

Anywho, that's enough for now..might right another entry later.  *Toodles*

 

Ahhhhhhhh

We're moved!  Thank God that's over with...altho I didn't do most of the lifting (Alex, Scott, and Pete rocked), it still whupped my arse.  We still don't have our gas tank filled, tho, but thankfully have enough electric kitchen gadgets to cook (and our water heater is electric..tho I didn't find this out until AFTER I took a cold shower..LOL).  So far I have the kitchen pretty much done, computer/game room done, Kaitlynne's room done, our room and living room are halfway done, and that just leaves the screened in porch that has bags on it.  We have a table out there, too, and our extra fridge/freezer.  It's turning out really nice. 

I put my notice in to work yesterday.  After making the trip once (it's 44 miles ONE WAY, and took me 1 hour and 15 minutes-and that's mostly interstate), I just knew it wasn't going to work.  I asked around for a closer position, but nothing was open at the moment.  So, gave my notice and got a email from the head of Human Resources saying she'd let me know when the new branches in Gainesville opened up and they'd hire me back on.  So, for now, I'm going to get back into Ebay.  Used to do pretty well with that, will be happy with just a little extra play $$ for us.

We're trying to figure out a day to go to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal next month...we're definately going (Alex missed it last year cuz I was preggo-gotta take him this year..LOL), just dunno when.  Scott and Pete said they'd like to go, too, and I'm sure Nick will go.

Kaitlynne had her first day at her new school today.  She really enjoyed it, and I was happy with the people I met thus far.  School is pretty new, too.  Everyone made it sound like it was in a bad neighborhood and slummy, but it's not at all.  I set it up for her to take the bus in the morning (school is 13 miles away-and this way I know for sure she'll be on time to eat breakfast-or it's their fault, not mine..lol), and I pick her up in the afternoon.  I took the 'back way' home today from the directions the woman at the office gave me-seemed quite a bit quicker and I didn't get lost..woohooooo..now if I can just find a dadgum grocery store!  Probably be Walmart when I'm in town tomorrow..lol.

Kim has her appt today to find out if the doc is going to induce her this week (that's what she's begging for..babies are in position, she's 38 weeks, and they're both 7lbs + already!), so goin to call her in a lil bit.

Well, guess that's it for now...going to try and get some more unpacking done in a little while.  ~Toodles~

Out of sorts

Been feeling really out of sorts lately.  I guess I'll chalk it up to moving in a couple days-so much going on, always so much to do.  I'll be glad when it's done and we're settled.  Could be something else, but won't get my hopes up about that...easier to be letdown when you're already there.  Scott and Pete will be helping us move, thank goodness...alot of heavy stuff to get in and out.  Luckily Alex can get a UHaul free from work...that will save some money.

We'll be getting married soon.  Alex picked out an engagement ring and designed it, as well as our bands.  That makes it mean so much more than it already does.  Me, the person who said never again to marriage, can't wait to be his wife.  I'm a very lucky woman. 

Kait got her interim report today-did fairly well...could be better, but all is passing and an S in conduct (she must save all the N stuff for me..lol).  She's excited about the move-I'm a little worried about the new school, but just have to see how it goes.

Alex is off for the next 4 days, can't wait.  I have to work Friday, but he's getting the truck then and is going to start moving stuff while I'm working.  My mom is keeping Kaitlynne overnight so she doesn't get hurt while we're moving.  Last glitch is to get our gastank put in and filled, which is happening Saturday.  Everything was such a pain in the ass to get done, but will be so worth it once we're in and settled....I keep saying settled, I know, but we're in a major limbo stage right now which sucks.  Stressful.

Kim is still 2 cm dialated.  She had another u/s today, and the babies are measuring at 7lbs each...she said the doc is 'leaning' towards inducing next week (tho he originally said he didn't want to do that-but Kim insisted).  Guess we'll see what happens.  I'm not looking forward to going to the hospital.  That's actually putting it mildly...I know it bothers Alex, too.  Too many bad memories for us.  I hope I can be a good friend and go...have to see what happens on that end, too.  She's kind of distanced-herself as of late...I'm guessing because my attitude haschanged some now that it's getting close to time...I didn't mean for it too, but it's nearly impossible to show any kind of enthusiasm (even fake) for it all now.

I guess that's about it.  I haven't been sleeping too well, tho Alex did let me sleep in today...which was much needed..still feeling 'spaced-out' tho.  This, too, shall pass..or so they say.

Day late...

Today was my last day at the branch I've been working at.  After all the uncomfortable tension in the beginning, I actually got to *liking* the gals I worked with (for the most part anyway).  They had a little going-away party for me (Patrina cooked wings and fried chicken, Marcia got a cake, our mail courier made me his oh-so-yummy cheesecake) and they got me a card.  I was..surprised, actually.  In a good way, tho.  Hopefully the next branch will be just as comfortable to be in.  I know I did the right thing changing shifts, and tho I fought hard to get out of this branch in the beginning, I'll miss the gals there.  I think the shiftchange will be good for Kaitlynne, and me.  Was really hard on me not seeing Alex much at all during the week.  I guess it would be safe to say I cling to him, but I guess not in a bad way cuz he clings back.  I cherish every moment we do get together, tho they're few and far between at the moment.  Thankfully, all will change soon.  Kaitlynne needs it, most importantly.  I told her today that the schedule would mean more time for me to be home w/ her, she got a kick out of that.  I cut her hair yesterday and it just looks so precious, I love it..should have done it sooner (had to wait for a day she'd agree to it-she was growing it long).  It's a little bob, just under her ears..so cute.  I'll have to get a pic of it.

I turned in all the paperwork to the courthouse yesterday..should be getting my hearing date soon.  So excited, can't wait to get that part of my life far behind me and continue on with the future that I look forward to with Alex and Kaitlynne.  Altho losing our daughter in January has forever changed me..hardened my heart irrevocably..I'm still happy to be here...be with my family.  Some don't have what I have-and I used to be one of those people, forever hoping to have just this.  Sometimes I have to remind myself that I'm not day-dreaming anymore...I really have a beautiful daughter, soon to be marrying my best friend who is everything to me that I ever wanted in a life-partner, a beautiful (paid for..woohoo) home waiting, food on the table, etc...  Was a long, hard journey to get to where I am today...I'm proud of myself for making that one huge decision and following thru with it so that I *could* have a better life for Kaitlynne and I.  Aside from my children, walking out that door was my greatest achievement.  That's not a dig at Larry, either...he wasn't the man I married at the time I left.  And I *grew up*.

I guess that's enough for now.  Alex promises me that we'll have the house packed up by the time the weekend is over...see how that goes..lol.