July

The last month was crazy. We postponed our move into the new apartment until Bill's parents were coming. 3 days after they arrived we got to work. We moved up to the 4th floor into a "new" bigger apartment. I say "new" because it is 9 years old and has never been lived in. We are thankful we have stayed in the same building, we kept our same neighbors, and surrounding area with neighbors and shops, we have a breeze and view (this includes the view of the new building behind us where our grass use to be). Aside from plumbing and electrical problems we are very greatfull. I intentionally did not write until we reached the point of contentment. In complete truth we both have struggled a lot to become settled. The move itself was stressfull as all moves are. Jonas came down with fever the day of the move. And through the entire week had fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. We made one trip to 2 hospitals after a night and early morning of vomiting. Thankfully the grandparents were here so there were no additional worries for Zaky. Now that the month has passed and the landlord has become more reasonable we feel more at peace. We prayed a lot before deciding not to move, and knew peace existed in this decision, but now we actually "feel" it.

What a difference a year makes.

Almost a year later, 14 lbs, 10 milestones, hundreds of diapers, many smiles and tears, but still no teeth later...

It happened AGAIN!

We turned on the t.v. and went into the kitchen for Bible study with some friends. In came the smack smack of pitter patter hands and knees. But what was that familiar smell? Diaper cream! Mouth, clothes, hall, carpet, rug, couch, 2 toys. Big brother on the couch saying "Jonas messy." Our friends said we should take a picture, we said we already had some.

Multitasking

For all of his qualities multitasking is not one of them. Bill was working on an important e-mail with Jonas on the floor in front of him. I had changed Jonas' diaper and forgot the cream on the floor (in Bill's defense). I was working on something else when I heard "Christy I'm sorry". Our littlest man is quickly getting a reputation for mischief maker. Diaper cream also does not wash off for all you out there. It had to be wiped of of him, the rug, and then the bath tub where we had to put him. I am preparing myself for many more stories like this.

Sad Day

Last Monday Bill was out watering our corn and grass when we had a visit from the landlord. We had been expecting this visit for some time. Our landlord's son is moving back and wants our apartment. We never resigned another contract (for fear they would raise our rent). So were out. They have been good to us and saved the apartment upstairs for us. What we weren't expecting is they also have gotten the paperwork needed to build on the land behind us. And they were going to start Saturday! We mourned and quickly called up the nursery owner who planted the grass. We were hoping to move the grass over, Bill even researched how to plant grass on the roof. But to no avail. Friday night we quickly found a neighbor who wanted our beloved grass. Saturday 8am they arrived. First tearing up all the growth we had over the last year the hacking into sections. The builder arrived and offered his mini bulldozer. The gardner convinced the builder to save a tree. Our friends arrived and gathered up some pieces to plant around their house and pulled up the broccoli. We gathered up the first and last zucchini. After a while I couldn't watch anymore. It felt just as if we were giving up our dog or cat. Our pet grass went to a good home, they have 3 kids and plenty of water, they invited me to come visit. THe worst came when the bulldozer began to clear for the outline of the new building. They flattened the corn! I couldn't stand it and hurried through lunch to get out as quickly as possible. So in the next few weeks we will prepair the new apartment and move upstairs. I am still sad!

Finally a hair cut

I have been saying Jonas neeeds a hair cut for several months. Finally I took him to Lamease. Little squirmy wormy was in no mood to sit still. He almost got nipped behind the ear a couple times. But oh how cute he looks now, more like his daddy.

Weekend

Last weekend our fam went to the beach alone. After wards I thought about it, it was the first time we had been to the beach by ourselves in over a year. And the first time we had an entire day by ourselves in over 2 months. We did enjoy each other's company, but the beach got a little boring after a couple hours. We committed to taking more time together over the next several months. Bill said we are in danger of becoming one of those couples that when the kids move out we have nothing to talk about, until one of the kids call.