We're alive and well....not to mention, all in the one place.
After being separated for an entire month, Chad, Kieran and I were finally reunited on January 7th!!! WOO HOO.
Not only was I reunited with my immediate family, but I've also been reunited with my parents and brother as well.
It's crazy how much can change in the matter of a few long plane rides :).
After arriving at Las Vegas Airport late in the evening -- I was ready to crash. I'd been flying since early in the morning and I was ready to be grounded. Kieran was completely exhausted too..you could tell he was in 'awe' to see his mommy after so long, but so ready to be in bed, asleep.
My first few days, like always coming from Germany, were a complete CULTURE SHOCK. It's always hard getting used to all of the commercialism. It's slowly but surely making its way back into my every day life.
Updates on everyone?
Kieran is doing great. He was sick the 1st week I got back..with just a minor cold that cleared up pretty quickly. His lower front tooth has just poked through the gums and he is sitting up like a bandit. For an almost-9-month old, he is making leaps and bounds. Although not crawling yet, he is so ready to walk. Hahah.. he loves to stand with assistance and would much rather stand and attempt to walk than to just sit. He is also very clingy, so we are working on that. ;-) There is also a chance he might not even crawl..and just go strait into walking. He can officially say "Da da, Ma ma, Na na, and Pa pa," and boy does he. HE LOVES talking..loud and proud. haha
Chad is doing great too. He is working as a General Manager at a Famous Dave's here and keeps very busy. He usually works 5 random days a week, all ranging from early early mornings to late evenings. Although the hours aren't my favorite thing, I LOVE that Chad loves his job again. That's the most important thing ever. He seems to really enjoy it.
For now, it looks like Nevada is where we'll be hanging our hat ...... at least for a while.
Myself? Being a stay-at-home mom isn't quite what I expected. I LOVE spending all of this time with Kieran..but I never really anticipated how much time, energy, etc. it takes to be a mom, full time. I thought I would have all the time in the world to work on housework and my hobby-businesses (diaper cakes, wreaths, photography...the list goes on..) however, with this little nugget, it almost feels like I have hardly enough to to take care of the essentials.
THANK GOD my parents are here to help. They are letting us stay with them for the moment, until we figure out where we'd like to live and get approved for our VA home loan. Mom helps out a lot in baby sitting and that alone is a heaven sent gift...LOL..
This is me signing out..I'll be back soon, hopefully?
OH, the announcement already made on Facebook... IT"S A GIRL!! We're having a GIRL, 6 JUN 2012.
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