Pride & Excitement

Now that it's official I can make the official announcement, my dear husband starts his new job this Monday at Staffmark! Fifteen minutes from our house, he's working out of the Las Colinas offices as a Senior Account Manager & Researcher with a "choose your own schedule" setup which means he'll be able to work 7:30-4:30, hopefully beat some of the traffic, and spend some time in the evenings with oo1 and myself! He received the informal offer last Thursday, but we wanted to wait to announce until the ink was drying on the paperwork.

Thank you to everyone who mentioned us in their prayers and held their breath with each new development. We greatly appreciate your support and enthusiasm!

...Now the question is, what am I going to do with myself, alone these next 8.5wks?

Sitting, Waiting, Wishing

Today Adam had interview number, are you ready, FIVE with Staffmark. This was the first interview he's had with them that was incredibly informal. They met at a Starbucks, and chatted. This gentleman, head of business development at the Dallas offices, was interested in Adam's work experience, but also his being an Eagle Scout and his volunteering with the Red Cross after Katrina. (the first one out of all interviews for all companies to seem to even notice that information on his resume)

At the end of their hour and a half together, it was announced that he planned on recommending Adam for the position and to expect to hear something within the next three days! I am trying so hard not to count our chickens, but it's difficult not to be excited, proud and hopeful! This position is in Las Colinas, so the offices are 20min from our home, and he would be able to work from 7am-4am if he wanted, which would help beat traffic and give him time home with me and oo1 in the evenings. Not to mention the salary increase, good vacation time and better benefits.

Now we're sitting, waiting, wishing....

Six Months & A Prayer

Even though I posted a picture just two weeks ago, here is my 24wks (aka, 6mo) pregnant picture. Adam told me (and there is a good chance he was lying) that he doesn't think I look much more pregnant now then I did at 5mo. I know that my belly is changing shape though because I threw on an old XL Target t-shirt last week, which up to this point has been working as a maternity t-shirt and it came up several inches on my belly. A definite no-go as I am not keen on the white trash pregnant lady look. :) I am seeing the weight gain pretty steadily in my face now though...and was less then pleased with the dark, sickly look under my eyes but I'm pretty sure that's due to my impossible sleep situation as of late.

In other news, Adam has had several interviews in DFW lately and we are praying hard for direction and in the hopes that one of them will pan out. If you have a minute to think of us through out the week, or to keep some fingers or toes crossed, please do! This is something that's very important to us, and causing (me at least) a lot of anxiety. We're ready for a change in the positive, hopefully before little lady comes.

Hope your weekend was relaxing!

Whirlwind Trip

The weekend before last Adam and I made a whirlwind, last minute trip to DFW for varying reasons and were able to cram in almost all our friends. Having three different social groups there, this is no feat! The time with our friends we left behind when coming to Amarillo was a reminder of how blessed and loved we really are.

Two of our closest friends, and mentors, are moving at the end of the summer to Midland and were determining what was going, what was staying and what was selling. They thought of us as they were sorting through their baby treasures and were kind enough to gift us their "miracle swing", their SnugRider Graco stroller, an extra Graco car seat and base for Adam's car, a bumpo, tummy mat, portable bed for a wee babe, and a Leapster play-table! We were, and are, so grateful and felt so lucky to have our "luxury" items for baby complete!! By the time we left DFW the Fit was filled to every nook and cranny with baby things! Another friend of ours who is in cosmetics gave us a beautiful diaper bag from an organic baby care line filled with goodies! The bag itself is 100% organic cotton and beautiful (pictures to follow) and he really filled it with everything we could think to want, including a rose refresher spray for baby, lol!

We were able to enjoy down time with Adam's sister and her family who we always enjoy seeing and make us a laugh a lot. Sunday I had the chance to surprise friends at a baby shower for a friend from our church. It wasn't until I was hugging the millionth person that I realized just how badly I've missed them. We've been 'campaigning' for a move to somewhere (preferably DC or DFW) since early April, though we were talking about it back in January. Being there feels so right, and so comfortable it seems impossible it's not where we'll end up again. However, I hate to focus in too close and end up disappointing myself...

Our prayers have been set towards certain jobs, but also the broad statement "Save Us." I'm sure it sounds dramatic to some, but the first time we were praying about it, that's what Adam felt compelled to pray, I think it's what we need to ask for. So, if you get a moment and can sneak us in your prayers, please ask that God will take us back to the place we feel so at home and that the doors we're knocking on may open.

Me? A Grownup?

So, we've hit the part of our road where being adults isn't as fun and easy as I dreamed it would be when I was playing dress up in my mother's old clothes and pasting my lips with a bit too much watermelon pink lipstick. Adam and I are trying to figure out where we want to go next with our lives, talking about goals, and how to save money and best prepare for our future as a family of three. One of the ideas has been to step out of our cute rental house and down into an apartment since they've raised rent, which would give us a little more savings on both rent and utilities. We're both less then thrilled at the idea, but are trying to think long term as much as possible. Adam has also recently decided he knows what he'd like to go back to school for, and that is Economics. His new found love through his work with RDA and the openess of that job market, is something he'd love to pursue on top of his philosophy degree. I am more then ecstatic that he's found something he loves so much, and feels passionate about going back to school, but I'd be lying if I didn't admit that it scares the bejeezes out of me! The idea of him juggling school & work, while we raise a baby is almost more then I can take! I wonder if we're strong enough to ride that for two years, if I'm strong enough to be the main parent for the two hardest years with our first child, if we can really make it all work on what seems to be a nearly invisible tightrope. I'm just worried. It all seems silly as I read what I write, but I wonder more and more "how the HECK are we going to make everything work?!?!" Adam, on the other hand, seems completely at peace. He keeps saying "We make a plan, and stick to the plan, that's all." Can it really be that simple? Part of me wishes I could climb into my mother's lap, curl my fingers through her hair and ask her what to do like I did growing up. I know that at this stage of the game her advice is invaluable, but the decision has to come from us whether I want to be a part of it or not. So, if we come into your thoughts, ask that I might get some peace and feel confident about our choices, because right now I feel like a confused little kid.