The New Chapter

I can confidently say that we have entered a new chapter of our lives. Since our move life just hasn't been the same. In a lot of ways that's a good thing, but in some ways this new chapter has proven to be an adjustment. We no longer live near our comfort zone. We no longer see our family as often as we'd like. Our new neighbors, while friendly, just aren't our former neighbors. We live in what feels like our own little world out here. It hasn't been as easy as I would have liked to make friends. Aside from a couple of gals I feel pretty isolated. We've visited a church several times, but I'm not feeling a real pull towards that particular church anymore.

I've started a new job that I absolutely adore teaching 4 year olds at the preschool that E also attends on the days that I am working. The kids are just so cute and loving. They also say the funniest things! E continues to do swimming lessons once a week. After a couple of weeks at school E's teachers recommended that she be evaluated for some noticeable struggles and developmental delays. I had planned to make this call on my own when she turned three, but they felt strongly that she shouldn't wait. We had her evaluation for Early Intervention and she will begin receiving services tomorrow. I'm plagued by all of the fears every parent going through this probably feels. Did I cause this? Why can't I fix it? Is she going to be able to catch up? Will she be able to have any career or life she wants when she's older? It's really forced me to try to readjust my pessimist/"go to the worst case scenario" attitude.

Stephen just had his one year anniversary at his job. He is home a lot more now that his commute is so much shorter and that has been awesome. He's in the process of making a master plan for how he wants our backyard entertainment area to be. Boys and their toys!

I've been working with a trainer for two months and so far I've lost 9". My trainer really pushes me and encourages me. I've needed this for so long and I'm so grateful to be spending two afternoons a week at the gym. I still need to work on my diet. Most days I make "less bad" choices, but there's a lot of room for improvement.

Our weeks are pretty busy, but we have a nice little routine going;

Mon: Work

Tues: E's therapy, Grocery Shopping, Gym

Wed: Work

Thurs: E's swim lesson, library, CFA lunch, Gym

Fri: Work

It's a silly little schedule, but it's become really predictable for Evie and I love her waking up and telling me what we're doing!

Holidays are coming up fast. We're taking our Christmas pictures this weekend. Hoping for at least one great picture of all three of us looking our best!

Peace out.