Posted by Jordan
SO EXCITED TO HAVE A BRAND NEW NIECE!!!
Way to go McLain and Sheri!!!
WOOHOOOOO!!!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Frustrations of a Cooped-Up Mom
I think the instability and unfamiliarity of our situation is getting to Naivie. We had her totally potty-trained... but the past couple days she has suddenly regressed and is not telling me anymore when she has to use the potty. She was getting so good at it and even went a couple weeks without a single accident and we were so proud! Aargh!
I know that the worst thing I can do right now is get upset when she pees on the carpet or messes her pants (at least it's hotel carpet and not mine, right?). I know I need to stay cool and make sure she doesn't become scared of the potty or start associating pee and poop with getting in trouble... but it's so hard not to get frustrated!
Norah is also becoming difficult to deal with. She has developed quite an attitude lately and a bad habit of screaming when Naivie or I do something she doesn't like. I'm trying to be patient, but it's hard.
And it's not necessarily that I get frustrated with them, I get frustrated that we are just victims of circumstance, and since we are in a hotel in an industrial part of the city, we can't really get outside and play, unless we want to go for a walk down the interstate. I really am excited to get into our apartment so we can start once again establishing a home, and get them back into their own beds, and bring out all their familiar toys and books. I think that will help them. I'm sorry if I'm not sounding really chipper... I'm just really homesick!
I know that the worst thing I can do right now is get upset when she pees on the carpet or messes her pants (at least it's hotel carpet and not mine, right?). I know I need to stay cool and make sure she doesn't become scared of the potty or start associating pee and poop with getting in trouble... but it's so hard not to get frustrated!
Norah is also becoming difficult to deal with. She has developed quite an attitude lately and a bad habit of screaming when Naivie or I do something she doesn't like. I'm trying to be patient, but it's hard.
And it's not necessarily that I get frustrated with them, I get frustrated that we are just victims of circumstance, and since we are in a hotel in an industrial part of the city, we can't really get outside and play, unless we want to go for a walk down the interstate. I really am excited to get into our apartment so we can start once again establishing a home, and get them back into their own beds, and bring out all their familiar toys and books. I think that will help them. I'm sorry if I'm not sounding really chipper... I'm just really homesick!
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Nobody mentioned tornadoes...
Posted by Jordan
Southeastern Denver Metro area, Week 1:
Four tornadoes have touched down in our area of town this week. One last Sunday apparently ripped through a Lowes not far from where I work, and Thursday one touched down near the apartment complex that we have been looking into. We talked to the Bishop in that area who said that his house took about $10,000 - $20,000 damage from hail during the storm, as did many other homes in the area.
And it just keeps coming! Last night, watching the Discovery channel in the hotel room before bed, was the first time I have actually seen the emergency broadcast system interrupt a television program for a tornado warning, or any severe weather for that matter.
What in the world have we gotten ourselves into?!
I've been asking myself that regularly since we started boxing up our house in Logan. And that was before we knew about the tornadoes. It's been kind of a rough week getting started over here in Colorado. For me, for Jaicee, and for the kids. Every day we remind ourselves to count our many blessings, especially when it feels like we're just hanging on for dear life. I'm sure we'll find our groove eventually.
...I just hope we don't find it right in the path of a tornado.
More to come. Stay tuned.
Southeastern Denver Metro area, Week 1:
Four tornadoes have touched down in our area of town this week. One last Sunday apparently ripped through a Lowes not far from where I work, and Thursday one touched down near the apartment complex that we have been looking into. We talked to the Bishop in that area who said that his house took about $10,000 - $20,000 damage from hail during the storm, as did many other homes in the area.
And it just keeps coming! Last night, watching the Discovery channel in the hotel room before bed, was the first time I have actually seen the emergency broadcast system interrupt a television program for a tornado warning, or any severe weather for that matter.
What in the world have we gotten ourselves into?!
I've been asking myself that regularly since we started boxing up our house in Logan. And that was before we knew about the tornadoes. It's been kind of a rough week getting started over here in Colorado. For me, for Jaicee, and for the kids. Every day we remind ourselves to count our many blessings, especially when it feels like we're just hanging on for dear life. I'm sure we'll find our groove eventually.
...I just hope we don't find it right in the path of a tornado.
More to come. Stay tuned.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Later, Logan!
Posted by Jordan
Shoot.
I guess we're outta here.
I start in Denver on Monday (June 8th), so we're driving down this weekend. It's been pretty emotional to embrace the idea that we won't be living in Cache Valley next week. Denver and its sprawling suburbia are pretty big stuff for us little folk! We're going to sorely miss our quiet street and our home out on the edge of the fields. We have had quite the view from our front lawn looking West:
And South:
And East, being able to see the Temple up on the hill across the valley. Despite the cursings you may hear issuing forth from my chattering teeth in the winter, I love this valley. I love it here.
...And of course this is all not to mention the friends and family we have here!!
Oh well. Drink water and drive on, as Trevor would say. Like I mentioned in the last post I wrote, I am grateful more than anything just to have a good job in these times. I really am. Also, we'll have a temple nearby in Denver; It's only about four blocks from my new job. So, we're definitely excited about that.
I'm actually working in the Centennial (Littleton) area around the southern beltway, which I hear is a nice place (for suburbia). The problem with working in a nice part of town is that I don't think I'll be able to afford to actually live there on my current salary. We're praying that the Lord will help us find somewhere affordable that fits our needs. I'm sure he will.
In the meantime, we'll be staying in a hotel close to my work, which should be fun for a few weeks. Seriously, who doesn't like staying in a hotel? I think the girls will have fun swimming in the pool while I'm at work. Woohoo!!
Well, I'd better get this computer taken apart so that I can pack it up.
Shoot.
I guess we're outta here.
I start in Denver on Monday (June 8th), so we're driving down this weekend. It's been pretty emotional to embrace the idea that we won't be living in Cache Valley next week. Denver and its sprawling suburbia are pretty big stuff for us little folk! We're going to sorely miss our quiet street and our home out on the edge of the fields. We have had quite the view from our front lawn looking West:
And South:
And East, being able to see the Temple up on the hill across the valley. Despite the cursings you may hear issuing forth from my chattering teeth in the winter, I love this valley. I love it here.
...And of course this is all not to mention the friends and family we have here!!
Oh well. Drink water and drive on, as Trevor would say. Like I mentioned in the last post I wrote, I am grateful more than anything just to have a good job in these times. I really am. Also, we'll have a temple nearby in Denver; It's only about four blocks from my new job. So, we're definitely excited about that.
I'm actually working in the Centennial (Littleton) area around the southern beltway, which I hear is a nice place (for suburbia). The problem with working in a nice part of town is that I don't think I'll be able to afford to actually live there on my current salary. We're praying that the Lord will help us find somewhere affordable that fits our needs. I'm sure he will.
In the meantime, we'll be staying in a hotel close to my work, which should be fun for a few weeks. Seriously, who doesn't like staying in a hotel? I think the girls will have fun swimming in the pool while I'm at work. Woohoo!!
Well, I'd better get this computer taken apart so that I can pack it up.
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