So I've been a terrible blogger. I had a moment where I wasn't sure if I really wanted to blog. It wasn't quite what I thought it was going to be. I kind of had this Ender's Game idea of it, but oh well.
My news: I have a wonderful, brand new baby boy. He is actually three weeks old today. He was born July 26th (9 lbs. 20.5 inches) and we named him Benjamin Philip. I just can't stop kissing him. Miriam and Sam both seem to enjoy him. Sam has been a bit more kick-y lately, so maybe he doesn't enjoy Ben as much as he seems to enjoy him.
Miriam met her kindergarten teacher today. I had to hold down my sobs (not really an exaggeration) as we walked around the elementary school. I just don't understand how she grew up so fast. Has it really been five years? I still feel like I'm nineteen. Not that twenty-six is much older, but I don't know. I feel like the speed at which time passes has changed. The dad-to-day lasts and last, but the years just disappear. The space of a day dwarfs the length of a year. Anywho, Miriam told me that she wants to go to school but that she's afraid. I feel the same. I want her to go, I'm excited for all that she'll learn and experience, but I'm also very afraid. I don't know how I'll keep it together on Monday. It's probably not a good idea to cry in front of her. It might freak her out.
So the last bit of news is that we're planning to move back to Utah as soon as we sell this house. We had planned on staying her another few years, but, well, our plans changed. I'm pretty excited about the change. I can't wait to live closer to my family.
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Yes, I just got off the phone with you. :) Seriously you have a way with words. Although I didn't get quite so choked up to send Noah off I still feel the same way as you about time. It's amazing! Sad sometimes...
Ben is so fabulous!! I am so excited to show off this little one. Glad you posted. :)
Annie - That is great news that you are moving back to Utah...any idea where you want to live? We are here in Provo, it has been an interesting change. Will has just started scooting along the floor and now has two teeth! Paige is learning new words everyday, which is lots of fun. She has been a little slow at talking, but I figure, what's the hurry? She'll be talking my ear off soon enough. Anyway, good luck with selling the house...keep us updated. I am adding your blog to my list!
Your little baby boy is soo cute. I can't believe you have 3, Audra and Amber are on their fourth. I so agree with you comment that each day goes by naturally but the years so fast. You blog like I do only once in a while but I am soo glad you have a page. Keep it up, I'll alway check in and chat. Can't wait for you to be closer again here in UT.
I love Benjamin already. It's a great name. Miriam and Sam seem so grown up to me. Wow. What a family! So much love. I'm glad your back and blogging. I'm still trying to figure out "how" I want to blog. Sometimes when I sit down to do it I am suddenly at a loss for words. I think that I hold back because I don't know how much detail I want to go into. I check myself because I know it's out there for others to read, sometimes I feel it has to be witty, pretty, or profound, and then I just stop and then there is nothing so... That's okay too, not everything needs to be out there but it's nice to share and be heard. I'm trying to find a balance. I suppose I should stop commenting here and send you a letter instead. Agreed? I am so proud of you. Peace and love.
Yay, you posted again! 'Bout time! I guess you can kind of do the Ender's Game thing if you link up to those sites with agendas or something (I don't know, I'm new at this too).
I'm glad you updated though.
I wanted to call you today, but people kept calling us, and then Mom called my cell phone and then it died, so I couldn't call you. Anyway, maybe I just need to call you tomorrow morning after you drop Miri off and make sure you're OK. Have a fun sob-fest. I know I'll do the same thing when Calvin starts school. I'll probably do it when he starts Primary (I'm such a wimp).
LOOOOOOVE you.
I just found your blog through the Kimlinger's blog. I hope you keep up blogging because I love seeing the pictures and reading your news. I can hear your voice, and I really miss talking with you (and our book club!!! - btw, I finally finished "Reading Lolita in Tehran" and I'll send it ASAP so that you get it before your move to Utah). I can't believe you're heading to Utah. We'll be there the weekend of Sept 22, so if you'll be there, we'll have to see you.
Your kids are darling and I love the photos.
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