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March 5, 2003
Wow. I just had to set the date for this entry and I couldn't believe it...is it really March already?? Time is FLYING!
Well, with that in mind, I will bring you up to speed. There is a TON of stuff to talk about, so hang in there with me! =)
**A THOUSAND MILES...
It is official! We are moving. Hooray! Sarah & I are leaving next week (March 13) and DH will follow shortly after. He has to finish up some things here and plus, he wants to work as long as possible to maximize his paycheck. (Sigh. The man NEVER takes a break! ughhh)
I am feeling so conflicted right now. On the one hand, I am thrilled beyond belief! I have been waiting for this ever since we first moved here almost a year ago. We never really wanted to come here in the first place, but we had no choice. Moe's visa had run out, and with the whole 9/11 thing, immigration wasn't being too accommodating. So we decided it was best to just come here to Canada for a while until things settled down. Everyone was sad to see us go, especially my family. Sarah was only four months old at the time, and she is their only grandchild. To say they were devastated would be an understatement. So now, they are ecstatic that we are coming back, but...
DH's family is crushed. We have been living with them all this time (we currently rent their basement apartment), so they have grown quite close to Sarah. We just told them the news last night, and of course, they are sad. We will be leaving behind my MIL, FIL, 3 BIL's and a SIL, plus 2 of DH's cousins, who also live here (big family). Why does it seem no matter what we do, someone has to suffer? Why do our families have to live so far apart? Why do I always feel guilty?? =(
(Some words of encouragement on my TTM board, please.)
Anyway...
We will be staying with my parents for a short while until we find our own place. It shouldn't take too long. We will finally have our car back, our friends, our church, our LIFE! Not to mention the GLORIOUS weather! It's going to be wonderful. I am only TOO happy to be leaving the "Great White North"! LOL. (Sorry to all of you who are still stuck in the cold.)
Things I can't wait to do:
Build sandcastles with Sarah at the beach.
Push her on the baby swings at the park.
Play with her and DH out in the grass.
Enjoy life again!
Honestly, I have to say that this past year was the hardest one of my life. And that is a shame because it was my first child's first year of life! Don't get me wrong, I love her dearly and I enjoyed watching her grow, but I probably wasn't as happy as I wanted to be...
But that is all behind us now, and I am believing God for some great things in our future! Look out world, here we come! =D
**ON A LIGHTER NOTE...
Just a few questions for you, my faithful readers... =)
FOOD:
I am kind of at a loss as to what to feed Sarah these days. She is not at all picky (thank GOD) but sometimes I feel like we are in a food rut, eating the same things all the time. Can anyone suggest some quick and easy foods for a 14 month old? Keep in mind she only has two teeth! LOL. (The front bottom two.)
STILL NURSING:
Yes, we are still nursing about 3-4 times a day, with no intentions of stopping anytime soon. I am so happy with the way things are going, and I've planned all along to let her self-wean. DH is supportive in a noncommittal type of way ("It's your body," he says.) I just wish he would be more enthusiastic about it. But anyway, that's not even my question- man, I am sidetracked easily! LOL. My question is for anyone who has nursed beyond the first year- what have you noticed about the behavior of your little ones? Personally, I feel that continuing with the nursing (and co-sleeping) has made Sarah into a wonderfully secure and well-adjusted toddler. People are always commenting on how good she is. She rarely cries unless something is truly bothering her. She is very adventurous and loves to explore everything! I believe that because we have created a safe and loving environment for her, she feels confident and comfortable in most situations. I am so proud of my sweet little girl!
FOR THE NEXT BABY...
I realize this is looking forward a bit, but I just wanted some feedback. When we have the next baby, I want to do it in a birth center and I want to have a water birth. DH is not sold on this idea yet, and I could really use some help. Can anyone direct me to some good solid information regarding the safety of birth centers & water births and also on the overuse of medical intervention in childbirth? (Jeanette, this sounds like it's right up your alley!) Thanks in advance!
Whew! Well, if you are still with me, I dub you official "Marathon Reader"! Thanks for sticking it out. I can't wait to hear what you all have to say.
Toodles!
Jennifer
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