So much has happened and it all happened at the same time. Kade was offered a new job in Blackfoot that started the 11th of August, just 15 days before my due date. After much pondering and prayer we decided this would be the best decision for our family's future. There was only two weeks before the new job started so...we looked around for a place to live and couldn't find anything very affordable. We were very sad at our findings. If you recall we own a home in Idaho Falls, close to the temple, that has had renters in it for over two years.
After more prayer, and tears from the prego lady, we felt a push to move back into our home. We had to give a month notice and so that put us not being able to move in until the first part of September. This was so close to my due date, so more tears and stress from me. We felt so much guidance for this move, but it was still hard to accept, even if it was what we needed to do.
We had to figure out what to do next, because we had nowhere to live for 3ish weeks. I didn't want to live with family because I know how stressful and hard that can be. I really didn't want to step on toes and be in everyone's hair. We were in everyone's hair anyway, even if I didn't want it that way.
Kade's parents were so kind and let us borrow their very nice RV, which we parked in my sisters yard for those three weeks. ~Now the last weeks of pregnancy are super long, this made things even longer and more stretched out. ~ Between my sisters house and my parents we survived. We had our own place but we had family to make times better. My kids had a blast being so close to my family for so long, but man I know it wore everyone else out.
On Saturday, August 23rd, three days before my due date, Kade had a day off so we headed up to box up the trailer house. Word traveled fast through the ward and before 4 o'clock that day we were ready to move out. I was in shock with how much love and support we received. We have never been able to get a house packed that fast.
Only problem, we still didn't have a place to move, the renters did end up moving out faster then originally planned and on the 29th (3 days past due date) we were given the green light to move in.
There were some problems, they had pets, and the house reeked! They had the carpets cleaned 2x's and it still stunk soooo bad. We pulled up the carpets and white washed the floors and all the walls in the effected areas. They had painted the kitchen and I hate the new color, so it still needs work, but we left that for later. The house is mostly white now with new smelling carpet, it made a huge difference. We were sad we had to do so much work, it caused us to push back our move in date, plus carpet isn't' cheap! :(
My due date came and went, almost a whole week.
Only problem, we still didn't have a place to move, the renters did end up moving out faster then originally planned and on the 29th (3 days past due date) we were given the green light to move in.
There were some problems, they had pets, and the house reeked! They had the carpets cleaned 2x's and it still stunk soooo bad. We pulled up the carpets and white washed the floors and all the walls in the effected areas. They had painted the kitchen and I hate the new color, so it still needs work, but we left that for later. The house is mostly white now with new smelling carpet, it made a huge difference. We were sad we had to do so much work, it caused us to push back our move in date, plus carpet isn't' cheap! :(
My due date came and went, almost a whole week.
I ended up going into labor the last day in August, Lex wanted to make sure that the month of August was as long and drawn out as possible ;)
I ended up giving birth to him on the day that I originally told everyone I was due. I always go over and I hate when people text and call asking if I have had a baby yet. So, I just went a week past my due date and told everyone that date...I am a better guesser then the ultrasound. :D Lex is a lucky boy, he shares his Birthday with Paul and Annie's Anniversary. It really fits because they were so kind to let us crash for so long at their house, it is a tribute to their awesomeness.
We were still living in the RV when I went into labor. After Lex was born we stayed at my parents house so they could help me with kids. Carpet was installed the 5th of September. On the 6th of September everything was loaded, moved, and put into our home, lots of boxes! On Tuesday the 9th we went up and spent our first night. Finally, a place of our own!
Basically, there is no progress with the unpacking. There is so much to unpack and put away, but I'm just sitting here holding my baby and soaking in his baby smell. I love baby snuggles.
I ended up giving birth to him on the day that I originally told everyone I was due. I always go over and I hate when people text and call asking if I have had a baby yet. So, I just went a week past my due date and told everyone that date...I am a better guesser then the ultrasound. :D Lex is a lucky boy, he shares his Birthday with Paul and Annie's Anniversary. It really fits because they were so kind to let us crash for so long at their house, it is a tribute to their awesomeness.
We were still living in the RV when I went into labor. After Lex was born we stayed at my parents house so they could help me with kids. Carpet was installed the 5th of September. On the 6th of September everything was loaded, moved, and put into our home, lots of boxes! On Tuesday the 9th we went up and spent our first night. Finally, a place of our own!
Basically, there is no progress with the unpacking. There is so much to unpack and put away, but I'm just sitting here holding my baby and soaking in his baby smell. I love baby snuggles.
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