Since I needed a new picture of Peyton to put on her birthday invitation we headed out to the front yard after her morning nap (2 1/2+ hours!)
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Moving
So most of you already know this, but we are officially moving out of Maricopa. Most people say "oh you must be so happy" or "so, you're coming back to civilization, huh?". While I am happy to be moving, I'm also very very sad. I love this house... I mean, I really love this house. I felt like I finally had everything where I wanted it, I had painted Peyton's room, we put up blinds, had painters come in, put in a pool/spa, landscaped the front AND backyards... and now we are moving. And for those who ask about moving back to "civilization"??? I sort of want to smack you... I have water, electricity, grocery stores, etc... so explain to me how this isn't civilization? I just find that comment to be so rude, really. Like kicking a puppy...
I like to blame the economy for forcing this move on us. I don't mind the drive... it's actually quite peaceful most days. It's my time to listen to Peyton babble, chat on the phone to my mom, grandma, sister, friends... it's my time to listen to the news on KTAR in the afternoons and to KEZ in the mornings. But now that people are buying houses (similar to ours) for $77,000... it's time to go. It's not worth it to stay. I hate to play the pity card, but I will... IT'S JUST NOT FAIR!!!
We haven't received official word, but we are hoping to rent a house at Cooper & Guadalupe for the next 1 to 2 years. It is not our dream house... or even close to it, but it is a) more affordable; b) closer to both of our works (although now my drive will be all stop-and-go with no freeway driving), and c) closer to family. oh, and d) closer to shopping... which is not necessarily a good thing. :)
We haven't lived in this house for a real long time, about 3 years... but I have so many memories in this house... Dutchess would not be with us if we didn't move here, I would have never joined my book club that I am going to miss SO much, this is where we bought Peyton home... I watched her smile, roll over, sit up, crawl, pull herself up, feed herself, and start to WALK in this house (ok, maybe not in that order though). It makes me so sad and teary eyed to know that we have to uproot ourselves and family to move... just to move again in a few years... hopefully we will find our forever home soon... but until then I feel like we are in limbo... just waiting... playing it by ear... which is my WORST FEAR IN LIFE. I like to know what is happening, the time, the date, I like to see a list of what is going on and I like to see check marks next to our accomplishments!
We will update you on our address soon... movers are coming on May 3rd... and I'm hoping to get some painting done at the "new" house on May 1st and 2nd... I just can't stand the thought of Peyton being in a white room for the next 1-2 years.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
First Steps
Peyton took her first steps today. I am happy and sad all at the same time... I am excited for her to reach this new milestone, but I am sad to know that my little baby is growing up into a big girl.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Easter 2010
Peyton's first Easter was full of fun presents and yummy food. We spent Saturday afternoon with Josh's family at Tanya & Scott's. The Easter Bunny brought Peyton a new walking toy that she is now addicted to. She runs around the house with it but is still struggling with the steering aspect. She runs into furniture or walls and then gets mad when she can't keep going. We spent Sunday afternoon with my family at my Grandma's house. Peyton enjoyed sharing her toys with Brady and watching Brady run around the house. I'm pretty sure that Peyton is learning a lot from her cousin... she wants to follow him around and do everything he does. He is our inspiration! :) Now, if he could convince her to actually drink out of the sippy cup instead of just letting it dribble down her chin...
Fun at the Park
Josh, Peyton, and I all had doctor appointments on the same day... so we decided to have a picnic lunch with Lisa & Brady in between appointments!
Peyton enjoyed the green grass and the bucket swings. Brady enjoyed the slides.
Sandwich
After attending Luke's 2nd birthday party, I was obsessed with getting Peyton to try new foods. At the party she tried her first "sandwich"... cream cheese & jelly on bread cut into the shape of a dog bone... too cute! I loved the idea of cutting the sandwich into a fun shape and it just so happened that I had a star cookie cutter that I thought would work perfectly. Of course I didn't have any reason to use the cookie cutter... a knife would have been just as useful, but a star is way more fun to eat!
Peyton did a great job of feeding herself (and Duke). Duke was very patient and tried really hard not to take the sandwich from Peyton when she was teasing him. Peyton rewarded Duke's good behavior with a bit of her sandwich (ok, with most of her sandwich!).
Props to Christine for being a fabulous mom and inspiring me. :)
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