Mommie Marzie

Here are the boys when I said good-bye yesterday morning as I headed off to my first day of work. The first day of work wasn’t bad. Wasn’t super productive but not terrible. I set up my cube (brand new laptop with docking station and huge monitor, Wahoo!) and met some people and got access to programs. That’s about it. I was happy to go home and see the family. Joe had dinner ready and the kids were all nice and happy.

I start work on Monday. It’s the job I had two interviews for. I can’t remember the name of my position. Something to do with supply chain. And since I’ve been away from the company for less than three years they are hiring me back at my old salary. YAY!

It’s amazing how things are falling into place for us. When we moved to Oregon a lot of things just fell into place for us making us feel like we made the right decision. The same thing is happening here. It feels like we are doing the right things.

Joe starts school on the 30th. We bought his school uniform–scrubs and mostly white shoes. And some school supplies. I think he’s good to go.

And we’ve been lucky to hire Joe’s cousin as our day care provider. So the kids will be watched by someone we know and trust. And because of Joe’s school schedule it will only be four days a week.

Living back in Utah has been interesting. I realize that I missed living by the mountains. I wish I had my camera cord so I could post pictures of the mountains and how close we are to them. And how close we ae to Utah Lake. I had also forgotten how to drive in traffic on the freeway. But it has been nice to be so close to so many things. And to have cheaper groceries. I had forgotten how much cheaper food is here than it was in Central Oregon. But we do have to deal with saes tax now.

(Sorry, camera phone quality isn’t the best.)

Today is Jay’s 3rd birthday! I can’t believe that he is 3-years-old already.

Well, he is a big boy–he is well beyond the toddler stage. I’m really amazed at all the things he knows, says, and does. In fact, we are in the middle of potty training. He does really well. I think he likes being a big boy like Sai.

To celebrate his birthday we are going to lunch and a movie, all his choice. So that means McDonald’s and Kung Fu Panda. (We were going to go to the water park but it just isn’t quite warm enough for me.) And a cake and presents at some point today. I still have to frost his cake. I’m doing the lazy mom’s version and bought action figures to put on his cake since he said he wanted an Ironman cake.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAY!

I took the boys to University Mall today. They didn’t get the concept of a mall at first. Sai says “We’re going to Macy’s?” I tried explaining that it was a big building with lots of stores. They got it once we walked inside.

I got them each a new t-shirt–1 Star Wars Lego, 1 Speed Racer. Then we went to the cheap shoe store to look for summer sandals. The store didn’t have the sandals with toes in Sai’s size so we didn’t buy sandals.

Sai threw a HUGE fit. It was so embarassing! He was yelling at me amd tugging my arm all the back to the car. I seriously wanted to stop in front of everyone and paddle his rear end!

I made it out to the car, got the boys in their seats, and started to drive away. Sai starts yelling at me again. Things like “You’re a mean mom,” and “Nobody loves me,” and “You never buy me shoes,” and my favorite “Don’t tell Dad.” I lost it. I stopped the car and did a little yelling of my own. Not a proud mothering moment. (OK Rhonda,how do you lovng logic this one?)

I didn’t even have to say anything to Joe when we got home because Sai burst in and told on himself.

I’m over it now. Joe made chocolate chip cookies so I feel better.

I think it must be the stress of moving, or something, because we are sick. Joe’s been achy and sore throat and coughing. Sai’s had serious allergies and hives. Jay’s got runny nose and cough. I’ve got sore throat and aches. UGH!

But other than that things are great!

I’ve got a second interview on Monday for the first job. And an interview tomorrow for a second job. Both with the same company. I kind of don’t want the first job because it will require travel which I’m just not that excited about. So I’m really hoping the interview on Friday goes well. I have 9+ years of experience at this company which has really helped out. But if I don’t get a job here it’s not a big deal. I’ve been looking at other jobs. But the benefits at this company are what draws me. Plus it takes 5 minutes to drive there from my sister’s house!

If my parents have a USB cord that works with my camera I’ll post some pictures since they have the higher speed connection. 

Two boys with a bunk bed. I can’t make the top bed. When I put the sheets on I crawled up there. I will not do that again! I make Sai crawl up there to help me out. Sai is doing well on the top bunk. I was afraid that he would fall off if he needed to get up for the potty during the night. He has bonked his head on the ceiling, though, so we’ve told them NO PLAYING ON THE BEDS! (They’re like 2 of the monkeys from 5 little monkeys.)

And I’m missing out on all the blogs I like to read. I hope to get a chance to catch up on them soon.

We made it!

Jay and Sophie did amazing on our flights. The first flight from Redmond to Portland was less than a half hour. Both kids were wide awake and fine during the whole thing. In Portland we had enough time to walk at Jay’s pace from one gate to another, change Sophie’s diaper, and grab some lunch. Sophie fell asleep before we boarded the flight to Salt Lake. And Jay fell asleep early in the flight. The both slept, even through the landing. They were pretty awesome.

Joe and Sai got here late afernoon on Saturday. I think their drive went well. Long but good.

Now we are trying to settle in and sort out what we need at my sister’s and goes into storage.

Today Joe has an appointment with his school. And I have a job interview at my old company. I’ll let ou know how it goes.

Well, it’s almost moving day. Time sure is flying. I’m not sure if I’ll get a chance to post tomorrow before we take down the computer.

We’re almost done packing. It feels like as we pack we make a big mess out of the stuff that remains. YUCK! And I think I’m all done with the laundry. We’ll just have to move a few dirty clothes and towels and sheets. And that is hard for me to do! And with all of our friends taking care of us we haven’t had to cook since Saturday. So it was no problem packing the kitchen yesterday. We’ll probably have to buy lunch and dinner tomorrow but that’s OK.

In fact, I think we are packed enough that I can go with Rhonda to Bend tomorrow. I guess it’s our last outing. I’ll enjoy myself because once I get home I’ve got lots of stuff to do. Like cancel the rest of the utilities. Blah. At least I have a new episode of So You Think You Can Dance to look forward to. That will be my reward.

It was our last Sunday here and we decided to bless Sophie before we moved. Here is Sophie in her blessing dress. (Yes, I had flash issues so her face is dark.) I think she looked very cute. This blessing dress is one that my mom made many years ago. I believe that she made it for my niece Jamie when she was blessed. So it’s more than 20 years old. Sophie is also wearing a cute pink and white bracelet that Joe’s mom gave her. And look at this face…

She was hungry and I was taking pictures. Here are a few more pictures of Sophie, Sai, and Jay.

She really likes her bouncy seat. She sleeps in it better than in the bassinet.
 

Sophie and Sai. Can you see how much he loves her?

Look how cheesy they are? I think they are some very cute kids.

Jay and Sophie.

We had an anniversary to celebrate this past week. You can read about it here.

Not much else is happening around here. Just packing and tying up loose ends. There’s a lot to do still, but it is the essentials that we have left: kitchen, bathroom, clothes, bedrooms, etc. I’m starting on the kitchen tomorrow. We may end up eating out for a few days!

…Jay will play.

I was at Rhonda’s house for our last sewing day and Jay and Sophie stayed home with Joe. Joe was busy–probably taking care of Sophie–and Jay found a red marker. They tried washing it off but… I thought we only had washable markers!

Jay has been into the markers lately. He found a Sharpie that Joe and I were using to write on boxes as we pack. He colored a little on the wall and a lot on the bookshelf.

Oh, and, I didn’t get a lot of sewing done. I had plans to sew some PJ bottoms for the boys. I even cut them out last night so that part wouldn’t consume my time. But what can I say. We are girls. We talked a lot and cried a lot.

I’m really going to miss my friends here in Oregon. Maybe I can talk them into coming to visit me. I haven’t had friends like Rhonda and April before in my adult life. That makes moving hard.

…it multiplies like bunnies.

When we moved to Oregon all of my sewing supplies and fabric fit into one large tote (large tote pictured in photos below). In the nearly three years we have lived in Oregon my fabric alone multiplied. I had all fabric and sewing supplies, not including my machine, in 9 totes and two sets of plastic drawers. Oh My. As we’ve been packing Joe said that it’s not fair to expect the boys to downsize their toys if we don’t downsize ours as well. So I spent yesterday going through all my sewing stuff.  Here is a photo of the mess mid reorganization.

I had a BIG mess all over the floor. All of my fat quarters were previously filling two totes. I got them to fit into one slightly larger tote. Then all my other miscellaneous fabrics fit into another slightly larger tote and the big tote. All of my supplies, not including cutting mat and rulers, fit into another larger tote. Whew! I had a lot of scraps that I had saved thinking that one day I might have use for them. But I got rid of a lot. There’s a big pile heading to the thrift store. I’m not worried about not having enough of something. I’ll be living in the land of Mom and sisters who sew and more fabric stores than in this small town.

While down sizing I found some fabric in my stash that I’m going to use to make summer PJs for Sai. If I’m behind on the laundry he only has flannel PJs which are just way too hot! So I’ve got to get them cut out and then I’ll sew them up on Wednesday–my last Sewing with Rhonda day .

And can I just say that it’s HOT?! It’s 93 here right now. Ugh. I have a sister living in Vegas and it’s only 91 there. The Northwest is hotter than Vegas. That just doesn’t seem right! Luckily Sophie has some cute hot weather clothes thanks to my niece Tiffany–Thanks again Tiff!!