Well, so far living with my parents has been working out really well. I am so grateful to them for letting us stay here with them in their beautiful home. I hope we aren't too annoying for them!
Gracie has kinda struggled with the move. Everything in her little world changed all at once. I stopped working and was home all the time. Brian was home all the time. Zack, Matthew, and Max were home all the time for summer break. Then we moved and everything changed. Brian started his new job 2 days after we moved here. The boys started school 10 days after we moved here. I was constantly trying to get everything unpacked, unorganized, and, hopefully, as un-annoying as possible. So, poor little Gracie has been rather confused. Now that things are more normal I've been trying to give her a lot more attention. It's been great for both of us. She is such a sweet little girl. She has her moments like every child, but she has just brought me so much joy.
Yesterday, Gracie and I went to the mall with my mom. Gracie had to go the bathroom (she's in that super fun stage where she just HAS to go to the bathroom where ever we go). So I took her to the bathroom in Dillard's. When she was finished she wanted to ride the alligator. It took me a few minutes to figure out that she meant that she wanted to ride the elevator. :) When we got to the food court I gave her the option of pizza or Chinese food. She chose Panda Express. I showed her all of the yummy looking options and she said she wanted the broccoli one (beef and broccoli). She's the only kid I know who would choose broccoli over pizza. Ha Ha! She also eats tomatoes like they're candy. I didn't like tomatoes until I was in my twenties.
Zacky is doing well in junior high. Although he came home one day and said, "7th grade changes you." Ha Ha! I was like, "That's why I had such a hard time letting you go to junior high!" He's made some friends and seems to like his classes and teachers. He has a teacher named Mr. Christmas. My sister KayTee's husband's first name is Christmas. Kinda funny! The other day when he was standing in line for lunch, a girl tapped on his shoulder and when he turned around she pointed to one of her friends and said, "She likes you!" Well, the girl who likes him cupped her hands over her face and ran off because she was so embarrassed so he doesn't even know who she is because he couldn't see what she looked like. Ha Ha! So funny! Remember those days? It seems like yesterday doesn't it! He's also fitting in with the kids in the ward and has enjoyed the lessons and activities that he's been to so far. He's such a great kid!
Matthew and Max are adjusting well also. They are making friends and enjoy their classes and teachers. They are happy at church too, which is a huge relief!
As for me, I miss my friends, worry about the kids, worry about being a humongous burden to my parents, and so on and so forth. But it is so nice to be here where we can visit with family. And who doesn't like having all of these stores so close by?! :) I really like my mom's ward so far, too. We are hoping to buy a house in December/January. It will be the first house we've ever bought in all these years. I am so excited about that prospect! I had to go to Price for a follow up mammogram the other day. I had a Dr.'s appointment, then ran errands, felt sad about not living there anymore, had an extra 30 minutes and headed over to Maurice's for some retail therapy. I found a really cute shirt! Isn't it amazing what a new shirt can do for your mood! :) Then I got my mammogram and drove home. It will take some time to make new friends but for now I'm enjoying spending my days with the prettiest little girl in the world!
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