The Bookish Girl

We interupt this program… ~ 2008-01-23

Posted in Girl, You are Crazy by Bookish Wendy at 10:06 am.
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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)

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36 Comments »

  1. Bertha says:

    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!

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 10:10 am

  2. Danielle says:

    Wow. I’m tired just reading that. I look forward to reading more about the whole Bookish clan in the near future!

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 10:18 am

  3. Amber says:

    And I thought I was busy :)

    Glad to hear you guys are well!

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 10:18 am

  4. Heide says:

    Yowza! Congrats on the house and the job — that’s all fantastic stuff! I hope you get a chance to take a nap soon. :)

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 10:20 am

  5. Anna says:

    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!”)

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 10:25 am

  6. Jennifer says:

    Wow, that’s so exciting! Big congrats.

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 10:35 am

  7. pumpkinmama says:

    Slacker.

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 11:08 am

  8. Carole says:

    You must be exhausted! Do you have internet at home yet?

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 11:10 am

  9. margene says:

    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!

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 11:17 am

  10. Jackie says:

    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?

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 11:19 am

  11. WendyI says:

    We’ve all been waiting for our Sophia fix ;)

    Great news, all! Way to go!

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 11:26 am

  12. mai says:

    congratulations! i want to see photos!!!!

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 11:28 am

  13. Johanna says:

    I’ve been wondering about you guys! I’m glad to hear such good updates. I hope to hear more soon!

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 11:53 am

  14. Jody says:

    Congratulations! On the house & the slowing down and holy crap a year already!?!?! Wow that was fast.

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 12:07 pm

  15. claudia says:

    I am delighted at how happy you sound.

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 12:16 pm

  16. Wanda says:

    Lots of changes, glad to hear you all are well.

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 12:20 pm

  17. elisa says:

    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!

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 12:31 pm

  18. Amy says:

    Hooray for you! Congratulations!!!

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 12:36 pm

  19. cursingmama says:

    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.

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 12:56 pm

  20. jennu says:

    Wow! That must’ve been exhausting just to type! Glad things are getting back to normal.

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 1:05 pm

  21. samantha says:

    Wow! Congrats on all these great, exciting developments! Looking forward to hearing more…

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 1:52 pm

  22. Liz says:

    Congrats!!!

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 2:09 pm

  23. Vicki says:

    Miss you, chickie, but wow, you’ve been busy — and you sound GREAT!! XO. Check in when you can.

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 6:54 pm

  24. lisa, Co. Springs says:

    oh. my.

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 6:59 pm

  25. Hayes says:

    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?

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 8:26 pm

  26. nova says:

    Congrat, you happy, hectic, homeowner, you!

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 10:19 pm

  27. cyn says:

    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!

    Comment - January 23, 2008 : 11:15 pm

  28. Kate says:

    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!

    Comment - January 24, 2008 : 6:44 am

  29. benedetta says:

    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!

    Comment - January 24, 2008 : 9:35 am

  30. Laura A. says:

    Welcome back, Bookish. I missed you!

    Comment - January 24, 2008 : 2:48 pm

  31. Teresa C says:

    All that and not one picture of Sophia!? Congratulations on all of it. :)

    Comment - January 24, 2008 : 4:31 pm

  32. Seanna Lea says:

    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.

    Comment - January 24, 2008 : 6:23 pm

  33. tara says:

    Congratulations, and best wishes! You’ve been busy!

    Comment - January 25, 2008 : 4:55 am

  34. Laurie says:

    PHew. Happy birthday to Sophia!

    Comment - January 30, 2008 : 3:52 pm

  35. Susan says:

    Yeah, way busier than me. I feel like a real slacker now.

    And Happy Birthday to your baby girl!

    Comment - January 31, 2008 : 9:25 am

  36. Kat with a K says:

    Wow! Congratulations!

    Comment - January 31, 2008 : 12:15 pm

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