You may have noticed a big lapse in recent blog entries lately? The reason for this has to do with our recent adventures in co-habitation;) The G. Family moved to Mimi's house two weeks ago as we prepare for the arrival of Baby Callie and deal with the unfortunate timing of an un-paid maternity leave followed by a job loss for me(Hazel's ALSO going to be a big sister! Her mommy is due just 12 days before me and will keep Hazel and her new baby brother home starting July 2nd!). We're also dealing with a transfer to a new store plus a pay-cut for Dan:(
I won't go into the sorry details of our financial predicament, but for the next few months, we're bunking at Mimi's! June 13th was The Big Move and it's taken some adjustment-time for all of us; my mom and step-dad, Dan and me, and the children, naturally. I tried my best to explain the move to Ben and Emily in ways they could understand, and they were always been pretty enthusiastic about the idea. Ben had some issues coming to terms with the idea that we couldn't go back to "his home" anymore, which has been breaking my heart into tiny pieces. I don't know how to explain it to him in a way that will comfort him when he starts crying about going home. It usually makes ME start crying, too, which doesn't help. For the most part, he and his sister seem pretty content here at Mimi's. They're sharing a room still, which probably helps a lot. We all try to make it fun for them and help them to adjust to the new situation, but it's not easy for any of us. I'm terrified that all hell will break loose once Callie comes home, but I'll have to cross that bridge when we come to it.
Looking on the bright side, staying with Mimi has it's perks! We now have a front and back-yard to enjoy. The back-yard has their playhouse, bikes and balls PLUS the recent addition of a small, above-ground pool that Mimi bought for us to enjoy this summer. We set it up Saturday and have hardly left it since. Ben loves to be in the water and it's helping Emily become more secure, too. Look forward to some swimming posts in the near future=) Here are some pictures of Ben and Emily enjoying the big front porch and steps at our new digs!
Popsicles and bubbles make for a lovely late afternoon!
I won't go into the sorry details of our financial predicament, but for the next few months, we're bunking at Mimi's! June 13th was The Big Move and it's taken some adjustment-time for all of us; my mom and step-dad, Dan and me, and the children, naturally. I tried my best to explain the move to Ben and Emily in ways they could understand, and they were always been pretty enthusiastic about the idea. Ben had some issues coming to terms with the idea that we couldn't go back to "his home" anymore, which has been breaking my heart into tiny pieces. I don't know how to explain it to him in a way that will comfort him when he starts crying about going home. It usually makes ME start crying, too, which doesn't help. For the most part, he and his sister seem pretty content here at Mimi's. They're sharing a room still, which probably helps a lot. We all try to make it fun for them and help them to adjust to the new situation, but it's not easy for any of us. I'm terrified that all hell will break loose once Callie comes home, but I'll have to cross that bridge when we come to it.
Looking on the bright side, staying with Mimi has it's perks! We now have a front and back-yard to enjoy. The back-yard has their playhouse, bikes and balls PLUS the recent addition of a small, above-ground pool that Mimi bought for us to enjoy this summer. We set it up Saturday and have hardly left it since. Ben loves to be in the water and it's helping Emily become more secure, too. Look forward to some swimming posts in the near future=) Here are some pictures of Ben and Emily enjoying the big front porch and steps at our new digs!
Popsicles and bubbles make for a lovely late afternoon!
Sweet Emmie-Boo enjoying the dappled sunshine of the front steps.
Bubble Boy, blowing bubbles!
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