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A New Chapter

20
Oct 2009

I have always felt like I could divide Mine and Ian’s life together into chapters. There is the Dating in High School Chapter, The Moving to Chico Chapter, The Getting Married/Me Getting Pregnant Chapter (those happened so close together I will consider them one), The Zane Being Born Chapter, Moving to Sacramento Chapter, Moving Back to Chico Chapter, Me Starting the Daycare Chapter, and now we have entered this wonderful new chapter. This is a very exciting time! We are officially moved into our new home, and I love it. Yes, it is way smaller than our previous home, but there is something so cozy about it. I feel really comfortable here, which is surprising since our first night here did not go as I would hoped. Let’s just say waking up to the surprise of having our car window smashed in is not how I wanted to start this new chapter. Maybe I will make that the end of the last chapter…

My being able to just be home is such an amazing thing. It is still weird for me to run to the store in the middle of the day, or not have to listen to Kidz Bop in the morning. What’s funny is that I feel even busier now than I did when I was working all day! Trying to finish the unpacking and decorating, Getting ready for Rocky’s arrival, managing all of our schedules, that is a full time job in itself! So far, I am really enjoying it! I had a Doctor’s Appointment last week and the midwife was shocked at how low Rocky is. My labor with Zane was only 4 hours and she seems to think this one could be even shorter! I was already dilated 1 cm and had about 3 weeks left. I am definitely feeling like my body is working, and I have a feeling Rocky could be here soon! I actually would prefer another week or so before he arrives so I can finish unpacking, but I will be ecstatic to meet him whenever he decides to make his appearance!

To sum it all up, Life is Good. This may be my favorite chapter so far. Everyone in our family is really happy. Ian loves his job, Zane loves his little life and friends and is so ready to become a Big Brother. I am finally feeling a real sense of peace and am so looking forward to seeing what new challenges and experiences this new Chapter is going to bring. Whatever it is, I know we can handle it.