Let's see. Life has been a bit of a whirlwind, so I will try to remember everything. In May, Tom lost his job. He had known for a while that the day would eventually come, but it was a big punch to our stomachs nonetheless. He negotiated some terms for his departure, and was able to secure some pay so that we weren't left out to dry. It was tense around here- we bought our "forever" house with 2 incomes. We have 2 children that we need to provide basic needs for. We need them both to be in daycare so that I can work and so that Tom can find work... It seemed very daunting. Fortunately, Tom found another job and started 1 day after his pay ended from Cars. He is now gainfully employed and things don't seem so dim anymore. He has a strenuous training schedule that takes him on the road for the next 5 weeks, which leaves this girl as a single mom. To make things more complicated, I also work on the road so managing our schedules has been a bit of a nightmare. Somehow it will work out, as it always does. Tom and I have experienced more in our 20's than most people experience by 50, if ever. I keep saying that maybe we are getting all the gunk out of the way early in our lives so that we can just coast and relax later- we'll see if that holds any truth as time goes on. :)
Michael is keeping us on our toes. Everyone mentions the "terrible twos," but why does no one mention the threes? Holy smokes- attitude, sass, opinions, and knowing exactly which buttons to push to make parents the most frustrated. Overall he is a great kid, with more love and kindness that I could have ever imagined, but those days when he decides to be a stinker, he makes them count! He is loving our neighborhood with all of its offerings- parks, splash pad, and his new friends, Parker and Callan. Its times when he is out running around with the neighborhood kids that I sit back and think of all the struggles we have had. This is why. So that we can give our children this life and these opportunities.
He just completed his first sports season- the Woodbury PeeWee 3's. 3 weeks of soccer and t-ball combined. It was adorable to watch, and if he doesn't love sports, I hope he learns to love being involved in something. I think his skills lie more in soccer than in t-ball, but we will see where the wind blows him.
Sam is wonderful. 6 months old and a hoot to be around. He currently thinks that he tells the world's funniest jokes, and is a very happy baby. He is on the move, rolling around and I feel that crawling is not far away. It is crazy to think that soon the baby gates will be back up. Where is the time going?!
We Baptized him two weeks ago and it was a wonderful day filled with love, laughter and friendship. We could not be more blessed to have so many wonderful people in our lives, who welcome our children into their lives as well, with open arms. I hope that our children grow up knowing how loved they are, and never for a moment take it for granted.
As for Tom and I. Now that a job is secured, it is time for us to relax a bit. We are headed to Vegas with some friends and we are so excited. While being in the desert in the middle of August might not be ideal, it will be nice to get away with some friends, enjoy their company, and forget about the stresses of life for 3 days. Not long after, we are on our family vacation at the cabin. Tom won't be able to go the entire week, but is hoping to make a couple of days up there so that we can all unwind together as a family.
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