Pretty, I feel pretty.
We're moving. Finally, folks.
Manomanoman. We went looking at an upper suite two days ago. It was $1100 per month and big and beautiful. It would have been nearly half of our income. Ridiculous.
On the way home Dave remembered that a lady from work was talking about moving out of her townhouse, and that we may be interested. We drove by and saw her in her window, so Dave went to speak with her. It turns out that it's three bedrooms, a townhouse yard, and a bit of pavement at the back (bikes!) - all for $610. That includes heat and hot water, and possibly cable. Plus, much to our joy at the prospect of our childrens' reactions, we can get a kitten. Graham will love it.
We'll be paying roughly $100 less for more space. *squee*
It's really funny when God reaches beyond your expectations for HIS best. And it's always, always better, without the straining and the difficulty. Now we'll be able to put roughly $2000 toward bills monthly (if Dave gets steady work) and can get a bit closer to paying off our debt! It feels like we're embarking on a journey I've felt to be just around the corner. I've had the excited feeling for a little while now, and it's just come to fruition.
AAH! So excited.
other things:
Caleb is saying Even More Funny Things. Today he came out of his room after quiet time and started doing this funny walk - he put one arm, palm downward, out in front of himself and took a step. Repeat with the other arm. He didn't look at us at all and walked right by. He then stopped, turned normally and laughed at our shocked faces, "That was just a joke! I was being a robot." I think maybe it was one of those You Had To Be There moments...but we KILLED ourselves laughing. He's one of those deadpan jokers, and he has this...confidence. It's so amazing and beautiful to watch. GAH. I lovelovelove him. To the point of needing to eat him.
I love how introspective Dave is. He has been working two shifts per day (crazy, devoted, responsible man!) to make up for the time off after the surgery. He's been able to read during his night shifts because the shift involves a lot of downtime. He was reading The Five Love Languages last night and analyzed the family's love languages. He wrote it all down on paper and made a list of what he could do to fill the love tanks of his family members. The way he loves his family brings me to tears, makes me fill with joy. I'm so grateful for this man I married...SO grateful.
It's so great to be able to look at your glowing, perfect family and just feel this rich contentment. Like life couldn't be more full or perfect or sweet to the point of tasting it.
I have many pictures. I will, when I finally get a hang of that silly LJ scrapbook, post them.
Blair! I got your nudge. :D
Manomanoman. We went looking at an upper suite two days ago. It was $1100 per month and big and beautiful. It would have been nearly half of our income. Ridiculous.
On the way home Dave remembered that a lady from work was talking about moving out of her townhouse, and that we may be interested. We drove by and saw her in her window, so Dave went to speak with her. It turns out that it's three bedrooms, a townhouse yard, and a bit of pavement at the back (bikes!) - all for $610. That includes heat and hot water, and possibly cable. Plus, much to our joy at the prospect of our childrens' reactions, we can get a kitten. Graham will love it.
We'll be paying roughly $100 less for more space. *squee*
It's really funny when God reaches beyond your expectations for HIS best. And it's always, always better, without the straining and the difficulty. Now we'll be able to put roughly $2000 toward bills monthly (if Dave gets steady work) and can get a bit closer to paying off our debt! It feels like we're embarking on a journey I've felt to be just around the corner. I've had the excited feeling for a little while now, and it's just come to fruition.
AAH! So excited.
other things:
Caleb is saying Even More Funny Things. Today he came out of his room after quiet time and started doing this funny walk - he put one arm, palm downward, out in front of himself and took a step. Repeat with the other arm. He didn't look at us at all and walked right by. He then stopped, turned normally and laughed at our shocked faces, "That was just a joke! I was being a robot." I think maybe it was one of those You Had To Be There moments...but we KILLED ourselves laughing. He's one of those deadpan jokers, and he has this...confidence. It's so amazing and beautiful to watch. GAH. I lovelovelove him. To the point of needing to eat him.
I love how introspective Dave is. He has been working two shifts per day (crazy, devoted, responsible man!) to make up for the time off after the surgery. He's been able to read during his night shifts because the shift involves a lot of downtime. He was reading The Five Love Languages last night and analyzed the family's love languages. He wrote it all down on paper and made a list of what he could do to fill the love tanks of his family members. The way he loves his family brings me to tears, makes me fill with joy. I'm so grateful for this man I married...SO grateful.
It's so great to be able to look at your glowing, perfect family and just feel this rich contentment. Like life couldn't be more full or perfect or sweet to the point of tasting it.
I have many pictures. I will, when I finally get a hang of that silly LJ scrapbook, post them.
Blair! I got your nudge. :D