We made it. 09/10/2011
Just to update you, yes, we found a place to live. We now live in a completely different neighborhood than before, but the setup is just about perfect and our fingers are crossed that we won't have to move again.
The actual move-day took place almost two weeks ago, right at the end of August, so we were technically out by the end of the month, but took a few extra days to get the old place cleaned up and keys handed over. We were in a hurry, so once we decided on this apartment, we asked the owners what the earliest date we could move would be. They were doing some fix-up work on the place and having it painted, so our timelines ended up meeting right in the middle. The last Tuesday in August was a holiday, so our friends all told us we should move that day so they could come help...so we did. We actually moved in on the day the painter finished up, but luckily he had already done all the living spaces, so we just left that last room alone and set it up a day or two later.
The actual move-day took place almost two weeks ago, right at the end of August, so we were technically out by the end of the month, but took a few extra days to get the old place cleaned up and keys handed over. We were in a hurry, so once we decided on this apartment, we asked the owners what the earliest date we could move would be. They were doing some fix-up work on the place and having it painted, so our timelines ended up meeting right in the middle. The last Tuesday in August was a holiday, so our friends all told us we should move that day so they could come help...so we did. We actually moved in on the day the painter finished up, but luckily he had already done all the living spaces, so we just left that last room alone and set it up a day or two later.
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We're running out of time. 08/23/2011
Yeah, between a busy internship and a whirlwind trip back to the States, I've been coming up shy on regular, everyday thoughts...much less insightful ones to share. And it looks like it's not changing just yet. We found out at the end of July that our landlord would not be renewing our lease, which meant we had until the end of August to find something and move. Add in two weeks out of the country and we had a big task ahead of us for the last week and a half of the month once we returned.
So after we landed Sunday morning and took some much needed naps all around, we bought a paper and scoured it, making lots of phone calls that afternoon. We set up times to look at some of the listings and headed out early Monday morning to see them. At the end of the day, we had settled on one and communicated to the owner that we would take it. He said to call today and we would get it finalized.
So Kyle called today, only to find out that the owner had given it to someone else who showed up this morning with money in hand to hold it. Since we've already gone through the papers from the last couple of weeks, we're back to square one with 8 days to get out.
Please be praying that we discover right where we need to be. Please pray that we handle ourselves well under this stress and help our kids make the transition as well as possible. It's easy to build up frustration when feeling stuck between people who want us out of the house and others who apparently don't want us in theirs. I'm not sure I believe that it matters all that much to God what house we live in, but I do want to honor Him with how we go about dealing with changes in our lives, especially when they make us crazy.
And for any who might know of a house for rent in Arequipa, give us a call. We'd probably take it! : )
So after we landed Sunday morning and took some much needed naps all around, we bought a paper and scoured it, making lots of phone calls that afternoon. We set up times to look at some of the listings and headed out early Monday morning to see them. At the end of the day, we had settled on one and communicated to the owner that we would take it. He said to call today and we would get it finalized.
So Kyle called today, only to find out that the owner had given it to someone else who showed up this morning with money in hand to hold it. Since we've already gone through the papers from the last couple of weeks, we're back to square one with 8 days to get out.
Please be praying that we discover right where we need to be. Please pray that we handle ourselves well under this stress and help our kids make the transition as well as possible. It's easy to build up frustration when feeling stuck between people who want us out of the house and others who apparently don't want us in theirs. I'm not sure I believe that it matters all that much to God what house we live in, but I do want to honor Him with how we go about dealing with changes in our lives, especially when they make us crazy.
And for any who might know of a house for rent in Arequipa, give us a call. We'd probably take it! : )
Yeah, I was unable to keep anything down, soon to be followed by Shaye. Allow me to pass along some wisdom I have picked up over the last 5 days, in random order.
- Being sick is awful.
- Having a sick child is awful.
- Laundry can hang on the line for three days without a problem.
- Washers can easily run again loads that have sat in them for three days.
- Clean laundry can sit in baskets for three days.
- Sick little girls generate alot more laundry.
All I need 06/27/2011
I guess I'm entitled to my own opinion like everyone else. Shaye has been talking all day about my birthday tomorrow. She keeps asking me what I want for a present and I keep telling her that I don't need anything new - just my two little girls. Seeing as it's been awhile since we've put up new pictures here are some of Cora and tomorrow I'll upload some new pics of Shaye. They're all a Papa needs on his birthday.
Whatever you're shaking 06/15/2011
Over the last few months, I have been much more consistent with an exercise routine than I have been in, oh, maybe 5 years (read: since getting pregnant with Shaye). I decided to start out with a beginner's pilates video, since it would be low impact to help me build up a little endurance before tackling higher energy things. After the first one, as I walked away on jelly legs, I realized just how out of shape I was. So I kept with the pilates for a while.
But it was frustrating. I still don't understand what it means to scoop my abs and keep my powerhouse engaged. I'm guessing something is engaged, which is why I end up sore, but I had to concentrate on flexing certain muscles and somehow controlling my movements, and it was exhausting.
After a little while, I decided to try a dance video I had. It's challenging because it's fast paced and has some specific moves that are tricky, but the leader has clear explanations and it is fun, so I dove into it.
But it was frustrating. I still don't understand what it means to scoop my abs and keep my powerhouse engaged. I'm guessing something is engaged, which is why I end up sore, but I had to concentrate on flexing certain muscles and somehow controlling my movements, and it was exhausting.
After a little while, I decided to try a dance video I had. It's challenging because it's fast paced and has some specific moves that are tricky, but the leader has clear explanations and it is fun, so I dove into it.
We're not that Peruvian yet 05/10/2011
When we arrived home on Sunday after church, our sweet neighbor, a 9 year old girl, stopped by to let us know that someone had come to see us while we were out. She was wearing an apron. "Are you cooking for your mom?" we asked. "Yes", she said. "What are you cooking?" "Liver." "Oh, how nice!" Of course, upon walking into the house, we both made 'gross' faces and generally indicated our low opinion of said food.
May I never be so Peruvian that my kids want to make me liver for Mothers Day. I'd rather go out for pizza.
Can I get an amen?
May I never be so Peruvian that my kids want to make me liver for Mothers Day. I'd rather go out for pizza.
Can I get an amen?
Happy Mothers' Day! 05/08/2011
A tip of the hat to all moms. I haven't had the job all that long and have a long way to go. Thanks to all those who have plowed through ahead of us young 'uns to show us it can be done!
Best mothers' day gift ever!
Shaye's gift to me from Bible class this morning.
Cora doesn't get it. Maybe she thought dumping the contents of the table on the floor was a good way to show love. Luckily nothing was breakable!
Some kids have security blankets 05/02/2011
Some have soft dolls or stuffed animals.
Cora has her bucket of crayons.
No, really. She bawls when it's time to put it down and go to sleep. Of all the things to attach to...crayons.
We may have a march-to-the-beat-of-her-own-drum girl.
Cora has her bucket of crayons.
No, really. She bawls when it's time to put it down and go to sleep. Of all the things to attach to...crayons.
We may have a march-to-the-beat-of-her-own-drum girl.
Girl Party! 04/19/2011
Now for Little Miss 04/18/2011
Cora is shaking things up around here as well. Here are a few update details on her, just for remembering when she was almost 15 months old.
- She is still not quite walking. She pulls up anywhere she can and will walk holding someone's hand (especially Shaye's), but at some point she gets tired of it and sits down so she can make better time crawling.
- She is still a little on the small side, but is chubbing up in her second year just like her big sister did. She's also getting enough taller to be able to reach some things she couldn't before. We're re-learning where coffee cups and scissors can be safely stowed. She'll get all the way up on her tiptoes to reach.
- She is still not quite walking. She pulls up anywhere she can and will walk holding someone's hand (especially Shaye's), but at some point she gets tired of it and sits down so she can make better time crawling.
- She is still a little on the small side, but is chubbing up in her second year just like her big sister did. She's also getting enough taller to be able to reach some things she couldn't before. We're re-learning where coffee cups and scissors can be safely stowed. She'll get all the way up on her tiptoes to reach.
