Almost There.

Our desicion to grow ended up expanding in more ways then one. You should all know by now that we recently welcomed our Third child. Jacek. Moments after getting pregnant Evan received the opportunity of a life time. Area Manager of the new Red Deer shop with Amaritech Electric. It wasnt a hard decision to make. Evan and I were both unhappy in Calgary and beginning to face to a 'tough reality' and we took this as a sign to move forward together. As excited as I was for this huge change, I was nervous. I know full well that with a 'new beginning' you must first face the storm. This year has brought more trials, heartache, and struggles than many years pressed together. When I sit back and think about everything we have been through I still wonder about the purpose. I find myself asking "why" a lot and still can not find the answer. I dont know if I will ever figure it out. The only thing I can do now is look forward, move on and hope things get better from here. I can honestly say that Im grateful this year is almost over.

Our New Start...

We took possession of our new house August 30th, 2010. Only 11 days shy of my due date. Anxiety was high but mixed with excitement. How was the rest about to play out? We stayed in our new house for 2 nights. The first night was amazing. I was relaxed. I enjoyed just sitting on the floor against the wall in the living room listening to nothing. The knot in my chest seemed to relax and I could close my eyes without becoming dizzy thinking about the dozens of trials we faced to get here. Nothing, for the first time, felt wonderful. But it was only a matter of hours before stress nuzzled its way back in while I wondered what would happen if I was to go into Labor in Red Deer. So we decided to head back to Calgary and wait it out. This brought on another fountain of tension and anxiety but I was firm in my decision to have this baby in Calgary with my team of midwives. And then, 5 days later, he came. On September 5 fianlly, we could say we were going Home.

Adjusting...

I cant say the adjustment from Two to Three has been easy. So far there hasnt been much chance to settle in and make our roots as we've entertained company almost the entire time we've been here. Thats not to say however, that we havent appreciated the help and the company. But quite honestly we are happy the company has stopped for a while so we can focus on us and getting our family structured again.

The kids are loving their new home. They love their rooms and the parks. They love helping with little projects around the house and helping Daddy work outside. Its been nice to finally get some warm weather so the kids can take advantage of their new playhouse in the backyard. We still have more hard days then great ones. Im having a hard time juggling the amount of projects we are trying to get done with children, chores, organizing, unpacking and everything else that comes with a move. I feel bad for them. I wish days could be twice as long so I could fit everything in. Jacek isnt a great sleeper. Its only been the last few days that ive woken up in the morning feeling like I actually can get out of bed. Evan is so busy with work. Early mornings and later evenings followed by never ending at home projets makes for one tired Dad. I still am quite impressed with him though, and slightly envious, that he can still have so much energy to give the children. I love watching them play together. Its always full of happy shrills and laughter.... that is until somebody gets hurt. But exhaution is finally starting to let up and today I was happy with the thought that we are almost there. I want more than anything to just reach that place of contentment.

Here are some pics of projects and improvements we've done so far...still many more to go.

Naveahs room, before and after....

Kaels Room. forgot the before picture, but wasnt far off Naveahs room. I also recovered his bedframe.

The Basement. Before and After. Still more after pics to come. This is just the new carpet we put in. Its shag, though its hard to tell from the pictures.