Six Months Later

So, Christmas, Easter, six months, three birthdays, 12 trips to the doctor, and a new apartment later, you get an update!

WE HAVE MOVED!!

7137 Alvern St. Apt. 123
Los Angeles, CA 90045

As a recap, we put the house on the market in mid-August, had our official buyer and backup buyers by September, and received approval for our short sale from the bank on April 6. We moved into our new apartment just under two weeks ago after a VERY long month of sickness and packing.

First and Second Hair Cuts

Manny's birthday was April 7th, he got a fever that night and was diagnosed with pneumonia by the weekend. This was after Alexander had been on Amoxicillan for ear infections. By the time Manny was semi-recouperated from his pneumonia, Alexander got high fevers and started pulling on his ears again. We found out the puffy, hard way that he is allergic to an alternate antibiotic, Omnicef. While I was re-couperating from a pediatrician diagnosed ear infection and strep throat, Alexander got a stiff shot in the leg that knocked out his problems. We were all on antibiotics at the same time and were moving on Saturday. (And that's the short version.)

Needless to say, with a new address, we DID in fact make it to the new place. Packing was insane and stressful. We went from a 3-bedroom, 1500 square foot, two car garage townhouse to a 2-bedroom apartment...period. To avoid getting rid of EVERYTHING, we did get a storage facility for camping gear and VJ's room, etc. Most likely, that is where she will be staying for her summer home from Chicago. Should we have gotten the climate controlled one...?


Alexander has done SPECTACULARLY throughout the whole process. He had some fussy days when Daddy and I were busy packing and he didn't get as much one-on-one as usual, but the transition has gone very well for him emotionally and mentally it seems. He's getting big and is super fun and active. He doesn't have too many words yet, but I'm not worried. He talks as if he is actually saying things. He DOES say, "ball," "more," "Papa," and "Mom." (Everyone is Mom). He gets very proud of himself when he uses his words too. He's pretty adorable. After the move though, we miss our friends Lori and Sasha, Alexander's best friend. We see them weekly when I go to work for the HOA, but it's withdrawal from 5 days a week. :-(

Chuck E Cheese & A Long Day of Fun

Manny now has an 11 minute "commute" to work (this is in contrast to his guaranteed hour to and from our townhouse). Work is going well, he is working hard, and we have had family dinners almost every night for the last two weeks. Can't ask for much more than that.

Alexander at work with Mommy & his first day in Geography Lab

Early Pic of Number Two
I'm pregnant...pretty darn very pregnant. Today actually starts my third trimester, so we have just under three months to go (due August 2). Everything is going well. We didn't have the money for my midwife this time, so I am driving an hour to the OB that delivered Alexander. It just reminds me of why I love my midwife so much. The baby is a kicker, just like Alexander, but it's not as cute this time since I have to chase after a toddler all day. I am perfectly happy being pregnant, it just seems to be a little more uncomfortable than I remember. I just finished up the Spring Semester, hopefully with all A's. I will still be working for our old HOA until the baby comes, since they DO pay me a little. Then, a month after Number TWO is here, I will start the FALL semester. Not sure what classes will be available, but we'll see how it goes.

Feel free to ask questions. I'm just glad I got this much out!!

Good Night and Good Luck!