So I realize it has been a long, LONG time since I last posted, but in my defense, we have had a LOT going on!! I will try to summarize as best as I can and promise to do better in the new year :)
I had a wonderful birthday (12.7), very low key. My parents came to town so that dad and I were able to celebrate together. Adelyn was a huge help opening presents :) The next couple of weeks were very hectic getting ready for Christmas (which already seems like sooo long ago) and trying to close on a house and pack. We ended up closing on Friday 12.21 around 430. We turned around and drove to my parents place for a fun weekend before Christmas. While stressful trying to close and go out of town on the same day, I am very glad we did. We found out that evening that my grandmother had passed away (mom's mom). To be completely selfish, it was the worst time ever for something like this to happen. I was an emotional roller coaster--- Christmas. Moving into a new house. Having to get the old house ready to be rented so that we are not paying for two mortgages by Feb. All on top of being pregnant. I know that grandmom is no longer in pain, which is very comforting to know. Through all of this, Christmas didnt really feel like it even happened. To me at least. Adelyn thoroughly enjoyed herself and loved every second of it. She got a haul and a half from Santa, family and friends. Once I get everything unpacked I promise to put a montage of photos uploaded. The funeral was Friday in Orlando so Paul's parents stayed with Adelyn while he and I drove down Thursday night. It was good to see family, despite the sad circumstances. We celebrated a wonderful life, lived to the fullest. Paul drove home Friday after the service, I stayed and drove home Saturday. The next few weeks pretty much consisted of us packing and moving. We spend our first official night in the house last Saturday. Paul's birthday was Friday and all he really wanted to do was hang out and grill at home, which we did. Saturday we moved the final things out of our old place AND had tenants sign a lease. YAY!!!! I feel as if a huge boulder has been lifted off my shoulders. Yeehaw! We are celebrating both the new house and Paul's birthday this weekend with an oyster roast. If you live in the area, stop by :)
Oh, more news.... I have had a couple of doctor appointments since my last post as well! Both mommy and baby seem to be doing quite well. I am starting to show a bit (again, I will start taking pictures). I had a visit on Thursday, where Paul got an early bday present. We found out Adelyn will have a little sister. Yup, another girl! I gained 3lbs between this visit and last, but have only gained 1lb overall.... I am just over 20 weeks. It is crazy to believe that I am already over half way through with this pregnancy. Only thing I have to do now is decide how to decorate the nursery..... all ideas welcome!
Sorry for the super duper long post. Like I said, I will do better now! And will update with pictures soon.
