So it’s 5:30 am almost exactly 2 months to the day (24hours short) from my last post. I must have some weird must-write-every-two-months gene or something. Where is the time going? Ok, so we were kind of busy, but still? I need to learn how to just write shorter posts more often.
We’re moved into our new house now…it’s been about 3 weeks and we’re pretty good and settled in. It’s amazing what you can get done when you have a resourceful toddler on your hands….things get babyproofed pretty fast. We still have to get all our decor in the right places, pictures hung and that sort of thing, but for the most part its pretty darn close! Plus, its nice to have an extra room to chuck everything that’s not unpacked yet…hope to work on that room this weekend. We really need to take some pictures!
The only thing I have to complain about right now is….Mableton/Smryna/Austell pals…I miss you guys! If any of you read this, please know that I wish I could transplant you all up here. I knew I was going to miss you, but I REALLY miss you! So come visit me soon!
Evan has adjusted well. I think he was too young to realize anything out of the ordinary happened…at least he hasn’t acted like he misses home. To him, it’s like “ok we live here now.” He has especially enjoyed that there are a lot more interesting ceiling fans here (his favorite object) and never fails to “ask,” by signing, to see the one in our room as he’s climbing up the stairs. He’s also enjoyed free reign of climbing on the sofa since now there’s no risk of a two-story fall (the sofa used to be against a loft railing). Dancing on the coffee table is also another favorite. So far he has not discovered how to push chairs around to climb the kitchen table or counters yet…with “yet” being the key word. Some members of our family may be delighted to know that Evan is definitely a train man. Saying “woo-woo” while pumping his fist up and down is what comes out of his mouth most often during the day…even if it’s only b/c a button on daddy’s shirt reminds him of a train wheel. Kennesaw is heavy in the train culture department, so that is lucky for Evan…he gets to see them every time we go downtown for an event. Evan never stops moving…the last time he sat still for 30 seconds I thought he might be getting sick. Evan has three major loves: ceiling fans, trains and music. This kid will stop to dance for a beat even if its only his playmates beating a plastic hammer on a cardboard box or daddy attempting a beatbox rhythm. Hmmmm, what career involves spinning objects, trains and music? DJ on a cross-country train tour?
Ok, one last thing. Stealing one of my blogging friend’s ideas (Thanks Drena!), here’s a short list of big and little things I’m thankful for right now:
1. Being able to make waffles after a year of not being able to b/c my waffle iron isn’t packed up in a box somewhere
2. Having all of Evan’s toys in one place (rather than in pockets all around the house, where whatever he wants isn’t available)
3. Swinging in the hammock with Mike after Evan goes to bed under our very own pine trees.
4. Seeing two bunnies, a chipmunk, a squirrel and too many birds to count at our birdfeeder right outside the window where even Evan could see them.
5. Being awakened by a symphony of birds instead of the air conditioner, though it would be nice if they slept a little later 
6. Having a blank canvas of flower beds to fanatasize over until I actually find time to plant them.
7. The beautiful forested walking trail and creek within safe walking distance of our house where Evan can have the childhood I was so lucky to have had.
8. Seeing small treasures on the mantle place from friends and family that have been packed up for a year.
9. Being close to my sister and her family and being better able to host friends and family when they come to visit.
10. A husband who is willing to fight I75 traffic even if it takes him an hour and a half to get home on Friday night to make this all happen.
