Homeward bound

I am so excited and can't believe we are leaving for home in a few hours. I am really not looking forward to one of our three flights. It is a 9 hour flight with a teething toddler, who most likely will not be able to sleep because he likes his room dark and since we are flying into the day our cabin lights will be on, I'm a little worried BUT that doesn't change the fact that I am excited to be home for a while. Even though we are not sure where we will be spending the majority of our time, it is close to the people I love the most (-a couple people here that I have really grow attached to). Please be praying that Josh finds work and that we can be settled soon, we really need to be prepared for the last three months back here and only God can provide what we need right now.

Almost time

As I looked at the counter clock on the right today my heart started beating fast. I have two half days and two whole days left until we are on a plane home. WOW! It has been weird preparing for this trip because I have not had much to do. Today I started packing the left over kitchen spices and pantry items, we don't plan on doing much cooking the next few days which is going to be a challenge because I am so used to cooking up a storm each night. I have also been trying to take Alexander out to do a bunch of the fun things we like to do and some I have wanted to do but couldn't. On Saturday we have a family day and went down to the center and played at the big park. There are several slides and lots of kids to play with. It was a fun day and got me excited to not hear Josh mention homework for a while. The picture here is from our fun outing a couple days ago. It's so great being a mom, especially to Alexander!!

Life is good

So I started today out kind of bummed because when we were originally planning on going home for summer we were going to leave the 11th, tomorrow. Since I have everything done except packing, I was really wishing we were leaving. However, as my day went on little by little I started to remember how great my life is. Josh is doing so good at school that he is probably getting all A's this term, Alexander is a joy to spend the day with, who can resist your precious child climbing in your lap and cuddling with you and asking for kisses all over, he is also making leaps and bounds in the no pacifier direction (with not much effort I might add) and I get to leave for home in 8 days. There are so many other reasons my heart is filled with such joy right now, but I will leave you with this picture because I have heard a picture is worth a thousand words...

So I started today out kind of bummed because when we were originally planning on going home for summer we were going to leave the 11th, tomorrow. Since I have everything done except packing, I was really wishing we were leaving. However, as my day went on little by little I started to remember how great my life is. Josh is doing so good at school that he is probably getting all A's this term, Alexander is a joy to spend the day with, who can resist your precious child climbing in your lap and cuddling with you and asking for kisses all over, he is also making leaps and bounds in the no pacifier direction (with not much effort I might add) and I get to leave for him in 8 days. There are so many other reasons my heart is filled with such joy right now, but I will leave you with this picture because I have heard a picture is worth a thousand words...

Beginning of the end

So Josh and I have been talking about when the right time is to stop letting Alexander sleep with his pacifier. Everyone has their opinions and reasoning as to when it is best. A few weeks ago I decided to give it a try, but after 2-3 minutes I just felt he was not ready (nor was I, I just have never been a cry it out mom.) I have been honestly praying that we have a smooth transition like with did with nursing and bottles, he ended both of those. Tonight when we put him to bed he did not has for it. So I gently took if off the bed and put it in the bathroom where he could not find it while he was settling down. He got up a few times, only asked one time and I didn't say anything. Just handing him tagging and his little stuffed dog. He didn't ask again and has now been asleep for an hour. I really hope this is the beginning of the end.

Girls

It has already started! Last night after we had dinner Josh wanted to go to FNAC to look at computer stuff. While he was looking around, Alexander and I sat in the surround sound area and watched the big TV. While we were sitting there another family walked by with a little girl that was probably a few months younger than Alexander and boy was she captivated by him. She was chasing him in circles around my chair. After a little bit I remember that I had my camera in my purse because of taking pictures while we were out for Josh's birthday. So I was able to capture a little bit of it on video.

Summer in the States

I am pretty sure that everyone has heard by now that we will be in the Pacific NW for the summer. We, mostly me, are so excited to be coming for a while. I have been missing my friends and family a lot the last few weeks and I just feel ready to touch and hug everyone. We will be flying off the island on June 18th with a quick layover in London, then landing in Portland on the 19th about 11:15 pm. Our plan is to visit between Oregon and Washington until we fly back on September 18. This could all change if Josh finds work. Did I mention I am exited to be coming home!!!