House Hunting...Etc!

In celebration of Michael's new job, we went and got him a couple new snazzy dress shirts and ties yesterday as well as some pants. He's going to knock 'em dead! His first day is next Tuesday. This morning he was dressing for work and Josiah said, "Dad- let me see your blue shirt!" (this wasn't even one of the new ones...) and when Michael stepped in his view he said, "You're pretty handsome!" hahaha. It was hilarious and so cute- I laughed so hard. I just said, "I agree with him". Michael can't believe that today and Saturday are his last days working at C2 Education. He's been tutoring at this center since it opened (5 yrs ago I believe) and has been through 3 (or 4?) different owners/directors. I told him I think the whole operation might fall apart when he's gone! He's so happy to be moving on, but we are thankful for the time spent there as well and all he's learned and the experience he's gained.

So now we're in the midst of house hunting... we've found that there's houses in all different areas, beautiful single family homes, that are renting for as much as it costs to rent a nice 3 bedroom apartment! So- why rent an apartment when we can rent a house (possibly with the option to buy after a year or so if we're staying in the area for sure and all is well with Michael's job, etc...) We're looking at some of these houses tomorrow-- one in Eldersburg in the morning and then 2 in Towson in the afternoon. They all look incredible! It's very possible that we could be signing a lease and have a move-in date of August 1st. Who knows!? It's amazing what God is doing in our lives these days. We'll keep you posted when we know more...

I am feeling better the past few days, I thnk the antibiotics are kicking in and taking care of this kidney infection. (Oh, did I mention I spent last Sunday morning in the hospital? ... Well, it's a long story- but all is well with the baby and the pain I was having is subsiding, probably now that we discovered an infection I had brewing and had no idea!) I've been having a ton more contractions lately than usual, so I'm just trying to stay hydrated and am chalking it up to the fact that I'm almost 34 wks, and that's just what happens! I was shocked yesterday when we were all out to lunch and I actually had to stop and sit back and BREATHE through a rather strong contraction! WHOA...been a long time since that has happened... it's all coming back to me... I don't think I want to think about labor yet. haha! THANK YOU for your prayers.. it's nice to feel a little better and be able to help around the house and with Josiah. It's also been such a blessing to have my Mom back home this week (she was gone for three consecutive weeks helping at different places this summer!) as well as to have other family and friends who are always more than willing to keep Josiah busy if I need to put my feet up for awhile! God is good... I know that not all Mom's are so blessed!

Take care and God bless!