We interupt this program…
Wow.
We bought a house, closed right before Thanksgiving.
I finished my term at the Boston job (I was telecommuting).
We stayed with my parents for another 6 weeks while we “freshened up” the house.
Def. Freshen Up. verb. Paint interior top to bottom. Paint some ceilings 3 times because you change your mind on colors. Trim, oh the trim. Rip up carpet. Decide at last minute to refinish floors. Build a bedroom for baby out of an attic storage space. Fix electric. Clean. Clean. Clean.
After being unemployed for two weeks find a job that fits my exact needs.
Do a little Dance because owning a house without two incomes was scary.
Start Job.
Celebrate Christmas.
Celebrate New Years by hitting the bed at 10pm. This is late for me. Working full time during the week and full time on the house on the weekends is hard on the body.
Try to spend as much time as possible with the absolute Cutest Baby in the world.
Move in to house!
Replace hot water heater.
Sister moves in.
Get internet access.
Get ready to celebrate Sophia’s 1st Birthday!
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All of this while Rob worked full time and I worked full time.
It feels good to be slowing down a bit and feels really good to write again.
See you soon! *promise*
(thanks for hanging in there and for checking up on me)
Wow, congratulations on all the exciting & positive things that have happened for you guys over the last few months! Can’t wait to see new pics of Sophia!
23 Jan 2008 at 10:10 am
Wow. I’m tired just reading that. I look forward to reading more about the whole Bookish clan in the near future!
23 Jan 2008 at 10:18 am
And I thought I was busy
Glad to hear you guys are well!
23 Jan 2008 at 10:18 am
Yowza! Congrats on the house and the job — that’s all fantastic stuff! I hope you get a chance to take a nap soon.
23 Jan 2008 at 10:20 am
Congratulations on the house and job! Hopefully things will slow down for you soon. Just remember to take time and enjoy that little girl. They grow up so fast! (It feels like my 7 year old was just in diapers! But now she’s in 2nd grade and has a “boyfriend!”)
23 Jan 2008 at 10:25 am
Wow, that’s so exciting! Big congrats.
23 Jan 2008 at 10:35 am
Slacker.
23 Jan 2008 at 11:08 am
You must be exhausted! Do you have internet at home yet?
23 Jan 2008 at 11:10 am
Life has been a roller coaster for you. It sounds like things are starting to settle down. May it all be easy and good from here on out!
23 Jan 2008 at 11:17 am
I am so happy for you. Just reading this post makes my brain hurt for you, but seriously? You’re building a good life, and I cannot wait to see your new home, and your life in Rochester.
P.S. I see your undies picture is gone?
23 Jan 2008 at 11:19 am
We’ve all been waiting for our Sophia fix
Great news, all! Way to go!
23 Jan 2008 at 11:26 am
congratulations! i want to see photos!!!!
23 Jan 2008 at 11:28 am
I’ve been wondering about you guys! I’m glad to hear such good updates. I hope to hear more soon!
23 Jan 2008 at 11:53 am
Congratulations! On the house & the slowing down and holy crap a year already!?!?! Wow that was fast.
23 Jan 2008 at 12:07 pm
I am delighted at how happy you sound.
23 Jan 2008 at 12:16 pm
Lots of changes, glad to hear you all are well.
23 Jan 2008 at 12:20 pm
I’m tired just reading about everything you’ve done!
And, (this may be too much to ask considering everything that’s going on with you right now) can we have some So Fresh and So Clean Clean House Pictures? Mwah!
23 Jan 2008 at 12:31 pm
Hooray for you! Congratulations!!!
23 Jan 2008 at 12:36 pm
Can not believe you forgot to talk about the knitting
Sounds busy, fun, exciting, and a lot like real life - hope you’re enjoying the ride.
23 Jan 2008 at 12:56 pm
Wow! That must’ve been exhausting just to type! Glad things are getting back to normal.
23 Jan 2008 at 1:05 pm
Wow! Congrats on all these great, exciting developments! Looking forward to hearing more…
23 Jan 2008 at 1:52 pm
Congrats!!!
23 Jan 2008 at 2:09 pm
Miss you, chickie, but wow, you’ve been busy — and you sound GREAT!! XO. Check in when you can.
23 Jan 2008 at 6:54 pm
oh. my.
23 Jan 2008 at 6:59 pm
I was beginning to wonder if all we got was 9 months of entertaining writing from you!! Glad to hear things are a little calmer. Can’t wait to see the 1-year birthday pics. How’s Miss Juli? When is she due?
23 Jan 2008 at 8:26 pm
Congrat, you happy, hectic, homeowner, you!
23 Jan 2008 at 10:19 pm
wow! my head is spinning just from reading the abbreviated version. Glad things are slowing down and that you can take a moment to enjoy all your hard work!
23 Jan 2008 at 11:15 pm
Good Grief. I think I’ll go lie down now for ya! Happy new house, new job, surviving 1 year of parenthood, refurbishing a home and still coming up smiling. I’m assuming you’re all smiling… I’m sure of it!
24 Jan 2008 at 6:44 am
this all sounds wonderful! and happy!
glad things are falling into place, and that you may get some time to play in the near future too!
24 Jan 2008 at 9:35 am
Welcome back, Bookish. I missed you!
24 Jan 2008 at 2:48 pm
All that and not one picture of Sophia!? Congratulations on all of it.
24 Jan 2008 at 4:31 pm
Wow! You’ve gotten a lot done in your blog vaca. I keep dreaming of houses, but prices in the Boston area are a bit dear.
24 Jan 2008 at 6:23 pm
Congratulations, and best wishes! You’ve been busy!
25 Jan 2008 at 4:55 am
PHew. Happy birthday to Sophia!
30 Jan 2008 at 3:52 pm
Yeah, way busier than me. I feel like a real slacker now.
And Happy Birthday to your baby girl!
31 Jan 2008 at 9:25 am
Wow! Congratulations!
31 Jan 2008 at 12:15 pm