Hello Big World!
Alright folks, I'm finally on the bandwagon.Hopefully I'll be able to keep it updated while I'm at home with sweet baby!
SOOO here's an update:
London, Devin and I have been staying at Devin's dad's house in Port Neches since I got out of the hospital because I wasn't allowed to walk up the stairs to our apartment. Devin's dad Jon (Papa Jon) his wife Leslie and step-sisters Heather (19) and Holly (17) have been so helpful with baby London, especially. When they get home from work and school in the evenings they all fight over who gets to hold her. They're so good they even change diapers!
Well about a week ago they asked us if we'd like to stay with them. Then we'd be able to save money and they'd be able to rent out our apartment (they're real estate brokers or agents or whatever it's called, and we were renting from them). Plus they would be heartbroken if we took London away from them.
We thought about it for quite a while. (Actually, Devin just said it was my decision because he didn't want to choose for me and then I might not be happy.) At first I thought, "thanks but no thanks!" I don't like the idea of giving up my freedom and control and being under someone else's roof is exactly what that meant. I like being able to eat oreos for breakfast, not clean my room for a week, and my favorite thing-- drinking cool refreshing milk straight from the jug. And little things worried me. I know how I am, and when I get home from a long day of work or school I really don't want to come home to someone reclining and watching a movie, so maybe they'd think that about me, then I'D feel guilty and it wouldn't stop there. I'd worry that they were judging my mothering skills if London got a diaper rash or had a bruise on her arm. (That happened and I had no idea how a 2weeks old could have gotten a bruise-- turned out it she'd just given her arm a hickey. =) ) Maybe they'd think I was lazy if I left London in her pajamas all day or stayed in my pajamas myself.
But on the plus side, we'd be able to spend money paying off some debts and being able to LIVE, when before we couldn't really break even after bills. (But we always had what we needed and we able to pay for necessities. i love that.) Before we had so much financial stress we were going craaaaaazy. Also, free babysitting 24/7! (Jon and Leslie even payed for us to go to dinner while they kept London at home, talk about great in-laws)! And the biggest positive on the list- It would be great to be able to mimick our little family after theirs. They're always getting along and spending time together, plus Jon cooks every night and they're all responsible!
After talking with MadreMadreMiCompadre, making a pros and cons list, and sending up some prayers, I decided to say YES. I need to get over the petty POSSIBLE problems and look at the REAL positives.
Here are some more materialistic positives: We have a bedroom with queen-sized bed and they're switching theway oversized 65 inch tv for a flat screen to hang on the wall so we'll have room for London's crib. It's all very luxurious. =)
The greatest part about moving is: I don't have to help!!! Dev and his dad (and I'm not sure who else) are taking care of most of it on Saturday, and Devin's going over there today and probably tomorrow to get things prepped.
It seems like the entire family is excited for us to stay and it feels really good to feel welcomed and not a burden.
posted by Kelly Briana @ 2:30 PM
3 Comments:
sounds like a pretty good setup you've got there. can't beat free babysitting, especially if they're paying YOU. sweet! i hate that i haven't been able to meet london, or devin for that matter. y'all should use some of the extra cash you'll have on hand now to come visit us! (and i could do a photo shoot for y'all!) what a great idea! i'm so full of great ideas. you sure are lucky to have such a smart sister. and that's only one of my many fabulous qualities, humility being my best. ;) love you! i'm SO excited for you to have a blog now.
Wow Kelly! It sounds like things are falling perfectly into place for you. I'm so happy for your little family. It sounds like you are such an attentive Mama already, makes me smile. Your new digs sound awesome, great choice! Well kiss that baby for us and keep us posted. Lotsa love, Sarah
I love that you have a blog! LOVED the update! Look forward to more :)
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