Friday, July 24, 2009
New Twist on things
Well a little bit after I posted the last entry Michael calls and tells me that we were a little mislead and the Town home is no longer on the table (by my choice) The guy we talked to wasn't the one who could change the price of rent so it is about 50 dollars over budget. And he also informed me that The apartment neighborhood wasn't the one I was thinking of-That the one I was a little leery of was actually where the Manager lived. I thought the manager just lived like a street over but it just seemed that way because Michael had gotten lost and I thought he had made a loop (I am SOOOOO confused with the directions here-I know everyone says it is easier then other states, but I think they are wrong!) So the apartment is looking like our best bet-Thanks everyone for your opinions though. The Town home I liked wasn't really that great for little kids but it sure was pretty-definitely my favorite but realistically my kids would have torn that newly renovated place apart. We are still in discussion though-Michael thinks I'll change my mind again, since he still says we can get the home if I want it...Sweet guy :)
House hunting
For the past week Michael and I have been checking out homes in the Provo/Orem area for a place to live and I have run into some problems
1) I am a sucker! Anyone mentions how bad they need someone to take over their lease and and I feel guilty for saying no. My husband has looked at most of the places but I have called to set up the appointments and apparently most of the places he has looked at were in poor condition.
2) After Michael had narrowed the homes down I went out yesterday to check them out. The first was ok-It was a town home that was pretty run down but there was a yard and a play place for the kids.
The second was an apartment that was nice and large-In good condition but on the second floor of 3. Me being a very particular sleeper worried about the noise but we were assured that it wasn't that noisy there-which led me to worry about all the noise my KIDS would make as they bang on our piano and all the other noises 2 1/2 and 1 years olds make. It didn't have that great of a place for the kids to play but there was a little stretch of yard behind the apartments that was big enough for the kids to run around. Also the neighborhood worried me a bit-not that bad but enough for me to be a little leery.
the third was another gorgeous apartment but it was smaller then the first apartment and it would be a tight squeeze for us now and we want a place that can fit another kid comfortably since we would be there for a couple of years. There was a small area for the kids to play for that apartment and a little shared unfenced yard in the back that I liked but we had no back door so we would have to walk around the entire complex to get to it.
As we were debating between the houses the property manager came and told us of a town home in that complex that was available but that wasn't newly renovated but we could look at the one that WAS renovated to see how much space it had. He was willing to knock 30 dollars off the rent if we didn't have him renovate it. When we checked out the newly renovated one I fell in love-It was absolutely GORGEOUS! Plenty of space for everyone-every thing was new and it was pretty inexpensive. It also has a little area for the kids to play as well as a shared backyard-but it is fenced in. However the renovated town home was 25 dollars above what we had set for our renting limit and it has a split level entry-which isn't THAT big of a concern for me but we have liked having everything on one floor.
Now I am having a hard time. I don't want the unrenovated town home I want the one I had seen. Michael has assured me that we CAN afford the more pricey one though it would mean we would have it a little tight until school started. But that is what our savings are for. He starts school in about 5 months and then we get school half paid for by the army and they give us a basic housing allowance so that clears up the problem then. Ultimately it is my choice. The apartment is really nice as well-30 dollars less a month and it is all on one floor, but I really want the newly renovated town home..............I would love to know everyones opinions because me being who I am have an AWFUL time deciding things that would affect Michael.
1) I am a sucker! Anyone mentions how bad they need someone to take over their lease and and I feel guilty for saying no. My husband has looked at most of the places but I have called to set up the appointments and apparently most of the places he has looked at were in poor condition.
2) After Michael had narrowed the homes down I went out yesterday to check them out. The first was ok-It was a town home that was pretty run down but there was a yard and a play place for the kids.
The second was an apartment that was nice and large-In good condition but on the second floor of 3. Me being a very particular sleeper worried about the noise but we were assured that it wasn't that noisy there-which led me to worry about all the noise my KIDS would make as they bang on our piano and all the other noises 2 1/2 and 1 years olds make. It didn't have that great of a place for the kids to play but there was a little stretch of yard behind the apartments that was big enough for the kids to run around. Also the neighborhood worried me a bit-not that bad but enough for me to be a little leery.
the third was another gorgeous apartment but it was smaller then the first apartment and it would be a tight squeeze for us now and we want a place that can fit another kid comfortably since we would be there for a couple of years. There was a small area for the kids to play for that apartment and a little shared unfenced yard in the back that I liked but we had no back door so we would have to walk around the entire complex to get to it.
As we were debating between the houses the property manager came and told us of a town home in that complex that was available but that wasn't newly renovated but we could look at the one that WAS renovated to see how much space it had. He was willing to knock 30 dollars off the rent if we didn't have him renovate it. When we checked out the newly renovated one I fell in love-It was absolutely GORGEOUS! Plenty of space for everyone-every thing was new and it was pretty inexpensive. It also has a little area for the kids to play as well as a shared backyard-but it is fenced in. However the renovated town home was 25 dollars above what we had set for our renting limit and it has a split level entry-which isn't THAT big of a concern for me but we have liked having everything on one floor.
Now I am having a hard time. I don't want the unrenovated town home I want the one I had seen. Michael has assured me that we CAN afford the more pricey one though it would mean we would have it a little tight until school started. But that is what our savings are for. He starts school in about 5 months and then we get school half paid for by the army and they give us a basic housing allowance so that clears up the problem then. Ultimately it is my choice. The apartment is really nice as well-30 dollars less a month and it is all on one floor, but I really want the newly renovated town home..............I would love to know everyones opinions because me being who I am have an AWFUL time deciding things that would affect Michael.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
In Logan!!
Well the packing has been done, our stuff is in a storage unit, I survived flying with 2 children and we are relaxing at Michaels Parents ouse.
Here are some of the highlights
My sister-in-law Crystal gave me some great flying advice-be assertive, speak up and bring suckers 'cuz One lasts about 30 minutes, so I set off feeling pretty conifident. After I checked our luggage in I handed both boys a sucker and thought "well that should take care of them for a while". About two minutes later I looked down to see that Hyrum was finished with his and was chewing on the paper stick and MD had gotten bored with his and stuck it on his forehead for safe keeping. Both were whining and MD was trying to climb out of his seat.
After we set down I noticed another family with two children-two girls, and realized I was in good company. The parents let their little girl go up to the window to look at the planes-she instead was licking the glass with huge movements and continued to do it until her mother pulled her away. Coincidentally halfway through the trip I realized I knew the family :)
Flying was so much easier then I expected with the kids. MD fell asleep before we even boarded, and even curled up on the floor right in front of the door to the plane while I folded up our stroller (The pilot then moved him out of the way of oncoming traffic which woke MD up and scared the living daylights out of him)
The plane was FULL of children, so any noise my kids made were just a drop in the bucket. One poor mom had a screaming baby for most of the trip so the occasional whine of MD and Hyrum was completely drowned out.
Since being here Hyrum has started saying "daah" which means dog, and dad, and anything else he is pointing at. MD has started speaking in sentences and talks to people on the phone! Both kids miss their Texas Grandparents and I think they feel like we left half of our family in Texas. MD was so confused when he asked for Maa-Maw and we took him to Grandma Huish, He was NOT happy! (Though he has warmed up to her now) In nursery today Michael said MD sat on his lap and cried. Poor kid loves nursery but I think the realization that "nursery" doesn't mean "go play with Maa-Maw" anymore was a final straw for MD. Michael said that every time he would try to leave MD would hold on to him and say "don't go!"
A few days ago MD wanted to talk to mah-maw and Poopah so we called them and he sat and talked and said he loved Poopah (several times)
However the kids have warmed up to their grandma and grandpa Huish. MD has started helping Grandma and will throw away her trash and Hyrum chases their dog around all day. They also get to play outside whenever they want and have many willing aunts and Uncles who want to play with them.
I myself have gotten homesick. I miss my mom and dad and miss my old house, but I am so busy playing card games and visiting that I never have a long time to mope :) In reality though it has been a very fun trip with just a few moments between me and the kids. I was very blessed with my in-laws and have had a wonderful time with them.
The plan for us is that Michael starts work tomorrow and will be staying with his Aunt, but will spend the days house hunting and at the end of next week we will look at them together and hopefully pick one and move in the next week :)
Here are some of the highlights
My sister-in-law Crystal gave me some great flying advice-be assertive, speak up and bring suckers 'cuz One lasts about 30 minutes, so I set off feeling pretty conifident. After I checked our luggage in I handed both boys a sucker and thought "well that should take care of them for a while". About two minutes later I looked down to see that Hyrum was finished with his and was chewing on the paper stick and MD had gotten bored with his and stuck it on his forehead for safe keeping. Both were whining and MD was trying to climb out of his seat.
After we set down I noticed another family with two children-two girls, and realized I was in good company. The parents let their little girl go up to the window to look at the planes-she instead was licking the glass with huge movements and continued to do it until her mother pulled her away. Coincidentally halfway through the trip I realized I knew the family :)
Flying was so much easier then I expected with the kids. MD fell asleep before we even boarded, and even curled up on the floor right in front of the door to the plane while I folded up our stroller (The pilot then moved him out of the way of oncoming traffic which woke MD up and scared the living daylights out of him)
The plane was FULL of children, so any noise my kids made were just a drop in the bucket. One poor mom had a screaming baby for most of the trip so the occasional whine of MD and Hyrum was completely drowned out.
Since being here Hyrum has started saying "daah" which means dog, and dad, and anything else he is pointing at. MD has started speaking in sentences and talks to people on the phone! Both kids miss their Texas Grandparents and I think they feel like we left half of our family in Texas. MD was so confused when he asked for Maa-Maw and we took him to Grandma Huish, He was NOT happy! (Though he has warmed up to her now) In nursery today Michael said MD sat on his lap and cried. Poor kid loves nursery but I think the realization that "nursery" doesn't mean "go play with Maa-Maw" anymore was a final straw for MD. Michael said that every time he would try to leave MD would hold on to him and say "don't go!"
A few days ago MD wanted to talk to mah-maw and Poopah so we called them and he sat and talked and said he loved Poopah (several times)
However the kids have warmed up to their grandma and grandpa Huish. MD has started helping Grandma and will throw away her trash and Hyrum chases their dog around all day. They also get to play outside whenever they want and have many willing aunts and Uncles who want to play with them.
I myself have gotten homesick. I miss my mom and dad and miss my old house, but I am so busy playing card games and visiting that I never have a long time to mope :) In reality though it has been a very fun trip with just a few moments between me and the kids. I was very blessed with my in-laws and have had a wonderful time with them.
The plan for us is that Michael starts work tomorrow and will be staying with his Aunt, but will spend the days house hunting and at the end of next week we will look at them together and hopefully pick one and move in the next week :)
Saturday, July 4, 2009
A little surprise
Last night My husband found a dirty diaper under his pillow- I guess Michael Dunn didn't make it to the trash :)
Some other fun things
We took Hyrum and MD to Target today (I just found a gift card from our wedding that wasn't spent :) and the whole time they fought. They were in carts that had them facing each other and the whole time they were hitting each other and screaming. At one point I looked down and saw MD holding Hyrums hands out and was headbutting him in the gut.
MD has been eyeing Hyrums toy Frog ever since we bought it for Hyrum. We have made it clear that it is Hyrums frog and he can't take it. The other night after the kids were in bed I heard MD calling for his dogs. I walk in his room to find that somewhere between putting them to bed and right then, MD had made a switch and traded in his dogs for Hyrums frog.
One of my favorite prayers with MD
me: Dear Heavenly Father
MD: Hehhee Faaerr
me: We thank thee
MD: ay Eeee
me: For this day
MD: Day
me: Thank thee for mommy
MD: ...no....
me: Thank thee for Daddy
MD: ...NO.....
me: Thank thee for Hyrum
MD: Hi-yah
Tonight at my sisters house we were watching fireworks. For awhile MD looked at the flashing explosions a little confused and concerned. Finally he told me "Fie-erks boken" (The Fireworks were broken) and kept getting anoyed at how much smoke they blew in his face.
Some other fun things
We took Hyrum and MD to Target today (I just found a gift card from our wedding that wasn't spent :) and the whole time they fought. They were in carts that had them facing each other and the whole time they were hitting each other and screaming. At one point I looked down and saw MD holding Hyrums hands out and was headbutting him in the gut.
MD has been eyeing Hyrums toy Frog ever since we bought it for Hyrum. We have made it clear that it is Hyrums frog and he can't take it. The other night after the kids were in bed I heard MD calling for his dogs. I walk in his room to find that somewhere between putting them to bed and right then, MD had made a switch and traded in his dogs for Hyrums frog.
One of my favorite prayers with MD
me: Dear Heavenly Father
MD: Hehhee Faaerr
me: We thank thee
MD: ay Eeee
me: For this day
MD: Day
me: Thank thee for mommy
MD: ...no....
me: Thank thee for Daddy
MD: ...NO.....
me: Thank thee for Hyrum
MD: Hi-yah
Tonight at my sisters house we were watching fireworks. For awhile MD looked at the flashing explosions a little confused and concerned. Finally he told me "Fie-erks boken" (The Fireworks were broken) and kept getting anoyed at how much smoke they blew in his face.
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