settling in

We are officially settling in to our new place. It does not yet feel like home, though that is to be expected. The transition has been easier than I expected and Vaughn is getting alone quite well. She misses her daddy like crazy but understands that he has his own house and that this is our house now and she still gets to go to her old house and see daddy and alfie often. She is okay with that. She asks alot of questions and the most recent is that she's now pleased we have a fireplace because that means santa wont need a special key to get in. (she at this point is fine with santa, we'll leave it at that :) this is progress, friends, progress!) Rudy came to see her briefly last night and that seemed to help her some.

She has been sleeping in her own bed for the first time in her life and is sleeping all night long (so am I, so this is huge). I miss her being in bed with me- but it was time for her to be an independent sleeper and while I miss the snuggles and stories etc, I think it was easiest to transition everything at once....new room, new place, sleeping alone and she has done amazing. We say prayers, a story and then lights out and she usually comes out once and then is in bed for the night. Amen. This is huge! Before it was taking HOURS to get her to sleep and often she would not fall asleep until well into the ten oclock hour....now......seven thirty or eight and she's passed out!!!!

We were blessed to have Karen (Phillippes sister) give us a couch they had that they were not using so we now have a place to sit. Now we're just looking for a cheap two seater table! It feels good to be here for now and there has been really no hiccups thus far. Money at this point is my main concern but when isnt it, right?! IF you know anyone needing pictures or wedding photos, please send them my way!

Oh, I almost forgot! Vaughn started dance on Monday and LoVeD it! She was out there shaking her booty the whole time and adding steps and moves where they didnt belong! She took over that class. :) She is twirked that they dont have hip hop but said "maybe I can teach them how to do hip hop:)) She will be able to start that when she's 5 I guess. She really thought she was something else in her leotard and ballet slippers. They are doing one week of tap, ballet, jazz and tumbling to help the kids decide what to do in the fall. Should be fun. I am excited to have her involved in something that is all about her at this point and give her something to look forward to other than all the changes happening around us. She is super excited for the 4th of July and got a new blue tank top to wear. The day will include a parade, picnic and fun at mom and dads and then back here to waukee for fireworks! Cant wait!! I love the 4th of July!

Hope all is well with you!