Monday, November 15, 2010

Well, 3 more sleeps until Sean arrives. I couldn't be more excited. I can't wait to head out "for a drive" and then arrive at the airport to "watch the planes land". I think the looks on the kids faces will be priceless. I can't believe that Sean will have been gone for 4 weeks. The first week was definitely the hardest. Over the past three, we have been developing routines and figuring out what works. Dinner and bedtime can be a little "tricky" so my Mom has been coming over to help during this time. Having someone to hold the babies or supervise bath makes it a lot easier for me to get my tasks completed. I have to admit that bedtime for the older two has become a lot more relaxed. At least once a week they have been taking turns having a sleep over. The privileged one gets to stay up late, eat special treats and spend some special time with me. Caileigh would probably keep going all night but I usually try and wind things down by 10. I can barely make it until then!
Waking up to three sweet boys in bed.

I am doing good. I have been struggling with headaches lately but I know it is due to dehydration. Drinking coffee and forgetting to drink water is not a good combination when nursing twins. I am trying to take better care of myself. When I focus on the day at hand I feel positive and energetic. If I try and think to tomorrow, I find myself overwhelmed and exhausted. Never before has 'one day at a time' held more meaning.

The kids are doing well. They are excited about the upcoming changes but sad and nervous as well. I think that the whole idea of moving still seems so foreign. "Supposedly" we are moving and "supposedly" it will happen in roughly three weeks but until it actually happens, it doesn't seem real. With the exception of Sean's absence, our days have continued as usual. It has been extremely frustrating waiting for the relocation company to complete the sale on our house. The process is supposed to take 10 days and we have been waiting a lot longer then that. We have completed all the conditions on our home and are just waiting for the relocation company to give us the guaranteed price so that we can complete. I believe this needs to happen by the 22nd. There are two other couples waiting to place offers on our new home if we don't complete by then. If all does go well, like the relocation company says, then we should get possession on Dec. 7th. The kids and I will most likely head down to Vancouver while Sean packs up with the movers. We will then meet in Vancouver and travel up to 100 mile together.


Not much longer. Just one day at a time.

3 comments:

  1. I am so excited for you all to have your beloved Sean home. The children! the excitement! Wow!! I can already hear Aiden.

    Enjoy every single minute.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Hey, you have 3 boys just like me! :) And you have the added bonus of 2 girls in the middle just to keep things pink and fluffy, and to balance out the hormonal levels in your home.

    What a great day and weekend that will be! I'll be praying for the house stuff to sort out. The waiting game never seems to end, hey?

    ReplyDelete
  3. I wish I could be at the airport to watch all the excitement. Not much longer Ashley!

    ReplyDelete