Saturday, September 21, 2019

Life Update

So many changes since my last post! Life is definitely keeping us on the move these days. I am currently sitting at the Honda dealership, while I wait for my car to get an oil change and address the airbag recall that I've gotten several notices for. Since I knew it was going to take a few hours, I brought my laptop so I could work on finally getting a blog post done!

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The biggest news is that I GOT THE JOB! Within an hour of submitting my application on a Friday, I got the phone call to set up an interview for the following Monday. When I left the interview, I was told I would hear from them the following day. However, just a few short hours later, I got the phone call offering me the position! So now, after 5.5 years as a stay at home mom, I am a full time working mom! It's been good, but also quite the adjustment. No more being able to get things done during the day, like cleaning the house, paying bills, making appointments, etc.

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I completed the Hood to Coast! I ran all my legs of the relay and I didn't die. This was my 11th time running in this event, and I feel so accomplished every single time.

At the starting line with my half of the team, in Van #1

Our whole team at the finish line, 199 miles later

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We took an end of summer weekend family trip to the coast to celebrate the kids starting school and me getting the job. It was much needed family time. We had an ocean view room, spent a lot of time at the beach, visited the Marine Science Center, swam in the indoor pool, watched sea lions at the bayfront, and took the kids for their first trip to a candy store.

Family selfie



It was so cool seeing the octopus so active and moving around.
Touching the starfish and sea anenomies.

Jumping in the waves.

He spent almost the entire time at the beach exploring the tide pools.

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The kids started kindergarten! They are loving school, but are so, so, so exhausted. Thankfully, our school district did a "soft start" for the kinders, which means that they went only half day for the first two weeks, easing into the full school days. Even with that, they've been tired and super cranky when we get home from school. Thankfully, they save the meltdowns for when we get home and are good at school, but ugh. It's exhausting.






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Tony and I celebrated our 22nd anniversary. We had very little fan fare this year. We exchanged small gifts and Tony brought ice cream home from work, so we could enjoy a little treat after the kids went to bed. That was it!

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Rylee is back in ballet, and both kids are playing soccer. This is a big reason why they are so tired! Rylee has ballet on Mondays and they have soccer practice on Thursdays, with a game on Saturday mornings. We don't even get home on Mondays and Thursdays until bedtime (or slightly after), and then they need a snack, get pj's on, and teeth brushed. Hopefully we will settle into a good routine soon and they will adjust to their new school schedule.

First soccer game of the year

6 comments:

  1. Omg CONGRATULATIONS on the job!! That’s awesome! But what a whirlwind of starting back to work full time and the kids being in school and full day plus sports all at once! Holy moly!
    We are just trying to survive the back to school ness lol
    I hope you guys get into a routine and everyone settles into it soon. Those hours between dinner and bed can be SO tough when they are so tired.
    Happy Anniversary! 22 years is something to be proud of. The low-key celebration sounds perfect to me!

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    1. Thank you! It's definitely been a whirlwind. Life never seems to slow down, but as long as we can somewhat keep afloat, we'll be doing good!

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  2. LOVE hearing all of this & miss you all so much!!! It does sound like you might be settling into a routine slowly which will make life easier! & oh for all those school days off...you will be looking forward to them with it involving a slow family day for all of you! I agree with Charlotte, low-key sounds perfect & I know how you both love your ice cream so what a special treat!!! You have accomplished a lot this year, adjusted to many changes & still shining through!!! Love you all so much!!! Keep enjoying & loving each other!! LOVED the beach pictures! But of course, I LOVE all your pictures!!! Love & hugs, Aunt D

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    1. Definitely looking forward to the school days off! lol! Lot's of changes is right, but hopefully all good and we'll be adjusted to the new routine soon. We sure do miss you, too!

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  3. Congrats on getting the job! How are you liking it so far?

    We are trying to survive the beginning of K as well. I thought Izzy would be better equipped than she was for it...

    Happy anniversary and congrats on Hood to Coast!

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  4. Congrats on the job and the Hood to Coast, that's amazing!! Bowen is playing soccer this year also and it's cute BUT also interesting to try and keep their attention.

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