I cannot believe that it is June! I remember thinking to myself a mere month ago, "I can't wait until we are all moved to Rochester and completely settled into our new house." Well it is finally a reality, and quite frankly could not have come at a better time. I have felt as though we have lived out of our vehicle the last few weeks, and I am sure to experience that feeling again in the coming weeks.
Memorial Day weekend was just what the doctor ordered. No plans, no agendas, nowhere to go! It was so great to be able to work on projects around the house. I don't intend to put too much TLC into our current home (since we are on the 2-year plan with this place), BUT I do want it to feel like home. This past weekend we painted the deck, planted flowers, Jake started a garden, and we purchased new patio furniture. Things are slowly but surely coming together. We also had our first playdate with A&A from across the street. James is loving the new house, especially the large deck that enables him to venture outside first thing in the morning. It is usually a fight to get shoes on his feet!
We also managed to find a daycare center for James! I wasn't sure about the whole daycare idea, as James had two WONDERFUL nannies that cared for him in our home during his first 14 months of life. As we were touring the multiple facilities throughout Rochester, we realized that he is very ready for this step. He loved being with the other children and in the classroom setting. As long as I am able to keep a healthy balance on the work front, I think everyone will settle into the new routine nicely. He won't start until July 5th (same day Jake starts work), in the meantime he is having a blast at DDS Daddy Daycare! The best part about his new school is that it is about a block away from Jake's office. It will be comforting for all of us to know that Daddy is very close; Mommy won't be too far in the home office either (about 2.5 miles). I know I will be very sad when his first day rolls around, but I am sure he will be anything but!
Jake and I will be heading back to Milwaukee this weekend for the Nitka wedding festivities! Immediately upon our return, I will be re-packing my suitcase as I depart for my sales meeting in Clearwater, Florida on Monday. As I always say.....better to be busy then bored!
