Sinking In

Today was a very emotional day for me.  I had an appointment with my "lady doctor" this morning.  I can't speak highly enough of Dr. B., and you truly develop a special relationship with the person that cares for you throughout your pregnancy.  So I can't forget to mention my wonderful nurse, Sherri.  We talked about the upcoming move, and Dr. B asked about babies in the future.  I said that we would cross that bridge once we were settled in our new home.  As I was getting ready to leave, Dr. B and Sherri both insisted that I drop in with James when we come to Milwaukee for a visit.  They also said they would like to continue receiving our annual Christmas Card, because they want to see our expanding family.  I could feel the tears welling up as I was getting ready to leave, and they started flowing as soon as I walked out the door.  Many people looked at me with grave concern as I exited towards the parking ramp, but when they saw where I was coming from they probably assumed I was just another hormonal pregnant girl.

It hit me, this was my first "official" goodbye to people that have played a significant role in our lives.  We have only been in Milwaukee for four short years, but a lot has happened over that period in our lives.  We became engaged, got married, bought a dog (who is now happily living with Winnie- so James is still able to visit), started our family, and met numerous people who have become so special to us.  It will be very sad to say goodbye to Ashley and Dana, who have taken such wonderful care of my most precious possession- James!  He loves both of them very much, and it is evident by the big hugs they get when they walk in the front door.  I can't even imagine being able to find sitters that will live up to the standards they have set.  They were a small part of what helped me maintain any level of sanity.

I know that we will stay connected with many of the people that we have met in Milwaukee.  We have already discussed annual summer trips to come down and watch the Twins take on the Brewers at Miller Park.  There is just something about the idea of "starting over" that is so overwhelming to me.

So to keep myself distracted from all of these sad feelings.....I think I will just focus on packing.

Getting Started

We ended up having a fairly busy weekend, James was our living proof of just how busy it actually was.  He was the incredible sleeping boy the past two days!  We had a pizza and PJ party at our friends' Ana and Caroline's house on Friday, and he was much too pleased with Caroline's company and her toys to want to leave!  He didn't end up going to sleep until 9:30 p.m., which resulted in him sleeping until 9 a.m. the next morning and taking two naps (totaling 3 1/2 hours) later in the afternoon.  As soon as he was up from the second nap, we slapped on his shoes and coat and headed off to his friend Nina's 1-year Birthday party!  This was also so much fun that he willed his little body to keep moving, but he hit a wall shortly after 8 p.m..  He slept in until 9 a.m. again, and was then ready for a nap shortly after 10 a.m..  Needless to say, we did not make it to church.

I finally started the dreaded task of packing today.  I just kept telling myself that if I do a little bit each day, the week before the move will be much less overwhelming.  There is not much that I hate more then moving.  The only good thing that comes out of it, is my ability to sort through items that we have no need for.  I am thinking that a few trips to Goodwill may be in the works........unless my sister decided she wants them!

I feel as though I consumed a massive amount of calories this weekend (hello birthday cookies, veggie delight pizza, and Paul M's famous grilling).  I think I will need to make the gym a priority this week.

The coming weekends are filled with "last dinners."  We have a lot of friends that we will be leaving behind (tear), and we are trying to get some QT in with all of them!  I am still adjusting to the idea that I will be a Minnesotan in roughly 1-month, but I am DREADING the thought of having to meet a whole new group of wonderful ladies and other married couples.

I think I may start crying if I keep thinking about this.....so I am going to get another box started.