February is over and I'm still here (and sane). Our first official month in California as a family was successful in my book. The apartment is put together, though the walls are still blank; we know the lay of the land, though still exploring and finding new things (restaurants, stores, etc.); and our daily routines have taken shape and are becoming more stable. We are definitely comfortable in our new home.
(Eleanor in her "play area ... Aka the living room)
(Lucky likes being on the porch, and Eleanor loves the fresh air).
There have been a few growing pains though. Gavin and I had to get back into a routine that involved each other -being apart for over two months meant getting back into a "joint rhythm" as opposed to the more independent one we'd both been living. It took a week or two but I like how we've come back together. It feels good to have my partner in crime back.
I've also had to make the huge adjustment from working-mom to stay-at-home mom. I'm still not totally used to it but I'm getting there. There have been a couple of meltdowns (both me and Eleanor) and part of me misses the challenges working offered, not to mention being able to talk with adults all day. But I've grown a lot as a mom and I've learned a lot about my daughter as well as myself.
Now I know I said I would try to get better at Blogging, especially now that we're so far from most our family and friends, and I've been slacking. So my promise is to post once a week at least and if I don't then yell at me (Christina is good at this).
In the mean time, keep up with us on Facebook and Instagram. We also love phone calls, FaceTime, Skype and snail mail! Just ask if you need any of that info.
We love you all!
(Attempted family photo at the park!)
