Oh Moving...how I Loathe You....

Well, we've made it. We closed the book on our time in Lexington and are starting our new adventure here in Northern Kentucky. Don't get too comfy though, this time next year: Tampa bound!

Moving in general does not excite me. It reminds me of just how much "junk" I have accumulated and need to get rid of. However, I do love a good clean out/organization party! Hopefully this move has let me get out all my "nesting" tendencies for this pregnancy. I'll say that moving itself can be stressful enough, moving with a toddler...not easy! (Not to mention waddling through the third trimester of pregnancy!) And next year...we will have two babies accompanying us on our move. Start praying now. ;)

We are all settled in and are enjoying meeting new, friendly neighbors and relaxing at the lovely pool! We've "noodled" around some local spots and introduced our furry boys to their new dog park.

All in all, we are so grateful for our friends and family who stepped up in helping us with our move and we are thinking this new place isn't so bad after all!

Last Week...don't worry it's all put away now! :)

He was a very good helper. :)

Owen is LOVING his new room!

The faster, the better!

Splashin around with Dad :)

Checking out the new dog park!

We found a turtle on our walk....someone was excited!

Thank you all for your continued prayers and support for Owen and our family. Owen is doing amazing. He is (speed) crawling everywhere and getting into anything and everything he can find! His zest for life is so fun to watch. Everyday is a new adventure for him and he welcomes each day with the biggest grin! We are meeting our new physical therapist tomorrow and hope to get both speech and PT started soon. We are going to hold off on OT for the time being. When our OT in Lexington discharged Owen, she felt that he was actually advanced (!) in her department and for now would benefit from getting extra PT time, as he is just so desperate to walk! We have noticed Owen starting to bear more weight on his legs, and actually be able to lock his knees to hold himself up with assistance. This is SO huge, as he has never been able to bear weight, and now he's got 30lbs of weight to hold up!

We have met a major milestone since moving that I should report...it's more of a "Mommy Milestone", and it's a big one! Owen is officially sleeping in his crib, in his room, all night! Many of you know that Owen didn't make the adjustment to sleeping in his crib until close to 16 months. He loved his pack n play, swing and rock n play sleeper. However, all of these "contraptions" were in Mommy and Daddy's room, right next to Mommy's side of the bed. He transistioned quite well to sleeping in his crib, but I never thought I would be able to sleep without him in my room. We decided the move would be the best time to transistion Owen Mommy to sleeping apart. It wasn't easy. For one of us....I'll let you guess who. :) So, Owen has been snoozing away while I'm awake starting a the monitor, or going to check on him. It's a big step for this attached Mommy! :)

Owen's labs continue to be perfect. :) And his ultrasounds show and a happy, working kidney! He has some big tests coming up on June 18 so we will appreciate prayers and will keep you updated!

As far as the rest of the family goes, Mommy and Abel are growing like crazy! I was blessed to be able to go back to the high risk group of doctors who delivered Owen at Good Sam in Cincy. We are coming down to the homestretch! Single digit countdown! I'm 32 weeks and will likely not go past 39. We are so excited to meet this crazy, kicking, squirming little guy! Michael officially starts residency on July 1, but will be going for orientation things in the upcoming weeks. I'm afraid Owen and I may go through withdrawals when he goes back, we have so loved having him at home with us!

Stay tuned for more updates on our sticky, summertime boy! :)