Hibernation!

Well, Indiana has quickly reminded us of its four distinct seasons. We had our first big snowfall this week and are expected to get quite a bit more this week and weekend. I have only been gone for 4 years, but I was living in such mild climates. Georgia was blazin hot in the summer...but no harsh winters. Washington had some snow and cold weather...but nothing like in the Midwest. The air cuts right through to the bone and all the doors on your car are frozen shut. I always try to make one trip to the car when I leave the house. That means that I have the diaper bag, my purse, Charlie's blanket and bear and of course 20+lb Charlie. That pretty much takes up any and all space I have in my arms. Then the doors wouldn't open and I had to go go go! Finally, with biceps burning...we got one door open and were on our way.

We continue our house hunt and it is starting to feel like dead ends everywhere. Our ultimate goal is to get into a house that we can easily afford on Brian's income only, so that when baby #2 gets here next summer, I can stay home and not worry about bills. Well, as everyone knows we are in the best home buyer's market in years....well every step we have taken in Brian's career has unfortunately resulted in a pay cut. We are back home with family and it is wonderful....but we are making less money than ever. We know that God has a house for us that will be just the right size and conveniently located away from the ghetto...but it is going to be a long process.

Charlie is wonderful, as usual! He is really developing his own personality and it is turning out to be very sweet but determined. He requires non stop attention and a lot of stimulation. He loves Blues Clues, the cartoon and we try to watch it every morning over a bottle. His new wake up time is between 5 and 5:30...not ideal...but then he is down for an early nap and I can get some things done before we leave the house. He is getting even more teeth...i feel like it is rapid fire when it comes to his teething. He seems to get about 2 at a time. He has four right now and I see the fifth one just under the surface...poor little guy!

Yes, I did say #2 was on the way! I found out on my birthday that we are pregnant with our second baby! We are so excited! It may seem close together, but I really have no worries about handling both kids. It is also exciting that one of my friends is about two days away from my due date...it is always nice to have someone to share in the experience of your body totally going out of wack! The consensus is that it should be a girl since we already have a boy...I honestly do not care...Charlie is so great and I would love for him to have a brother close to his age..but having a girl would be an incredible blessing.