Time for an Update

Jiminy Cricket!  I have not had any desire to blog for a long time.  But now, I'm feeling the itch again!  Mostly because I'm going through all of my beloved names again and I have a feeling that's mostly where my entries will go in the immediate future.  But first, a life update.

Jude is now 2 months old.  And he's the size of a 6 month old.  I am in complete awe of how fast he's grown.  We're already thinking about when he'll be ready for a high chair and when we're going to have to buy the next size car seat.  There's no doubt that he is the polar opposite of Bella in this regard.  Their temperaments are somewhat similar.  Jude is much more of an arms baby.  Bella wanted arms a lot when she was little because she didn't feel well.  Jude just LOVES to be held.  I've also been very fortunate that he is a champion eater, unlike Bella.  In fact, he eats well enough that he will now sleep for up to 8 or 9 hours at night.  That's such a wonderful thing to have.

Bella is now walking everywhere.  Because of that, she's also getting into everything.  Surprise, surprise.  She's a super curious girl.  And she talks like no body's business.  She has already mastered 50+ words.  I'm pretty sure I lost count at 20 or so.  The only thing we really need to tackle now is her sweet little bow legs.  I'm hoping that will just require a special set of shoes to help keep her from walking on the edges of her feet, but we will see next month when we visit the orthopedic doctor.

Two major things have happened since Jude was born.  The first was the passing of our niece, Audrey.  It was so sudden and certainly unexpected.  My sister has been devastated ever since, but I don't think we could expect anything less.  I cannot fathom losing a child and how much sorrow comes with such a loss.  The hardest part has been seeing the grief and sorrow that my mother has gone through.  Audrey was more than just a granddaughter to her, so it has been extra difficult for her this past month and a half.  I can only pray that those I love will be able to come to terms with Audrey's passing but I know that won't be easy.  We all miss her so much.

The second major change in our lives has been the impending job change that Steve has been looking for.  As of right now, he is in negotiations to take a job in Maryland.  We are currently waiting for Raytheon to finalize the offer so they can officially offer the job to Steve.  Nothing is certain yet, but it is most likely going to happen in the next couple of months.  That means we have to sell the house and pack up to leave Texas.  That will be strange for me since I have lived her since just before I turned 5.  I've been here for 20 years.  The other thing that this means for us is that we are looking for a new home for our puppies.  I am not to keen on taking them to Maryland and having them cooped up in townhouse or worse, an apartment.  So hey, if you know anyone, give me a call!

I suppose that's enough of an update for now.  Somebody refuses to nap unless he's in mommy's arms, and that sure makes it difficult to type!  Oh well :).  Until next time.