We took full advantage of Caleb's first day off by heading to the Memphis Zoo, which is an incredible, awesome zoo.
Here we see Caleb. At first glance he appears downtrodden or perhaps bored.
He is in reality just very, very tired, but actually having a fine time.
Jane feeds Margaret-Kate, the giraffe:
Malan was a bit more hesitant, prompting Margaret-Kate to come to her:
The carousel: always a hit.
(until it started moving, then Emme was NOT pleased.)
Playing in the fountain.
Night rides:
A great evening. Well done, Memphis, one point for you. And SO very nice to have some of that guy to ourselves.
We still like him lots. And love him and stuff.
A great evening. Well done, Memphis, one point for you. And SO very nice to have some of that guy to ourselves.
We still like him lots. And love him and stuff.
Aside: I find I just don't have a lot to say here right now, so i apologize for my less than verbose posts. I remember this feeling after our move to Pittsburgh: an "I'm just not myself" sort of feeling. A "When am I going to feel right about things" sort of feeling. Kind of a "Sorry I'm ornery (again) kids, I don't know what's wrong with me today (again)" sort of feeling. I think that's normal(?) when your life changes in a major way. And as I remember, it all gets sorted in time.
Don't worry about me. If I still feel this way this time next year I'll get the set of scrubs sleeping in my room to order me a lil' pick me upper.
There are perks.
12 comments:
what a wonderful time! just remember, your house and new town don't have any solid wilson memories yet. it takes a lot of comforting memories before you feel welcome and "right". you will get there, you will! thank you for all of your kind and encouraging words lately, they mean so much!
I'm so glad you got some fun time in with Tib. Hearing you talk about having "I'm just not myself" days reminds me so much of how I felt right after Burton was born. Talk about a major life change! But, things are great now and I know you'll get there too. Sending lots of love your way :)
That does look like a lot of fun! And how fabulous that you got to spend the day with the hubs! Thanks for your kind words on my blog... I hope you feel "right" soon! Sending happy thoughts and prayers your way.
Change can be super hard, but that town is lucky to have you. I wish upon you peace of mind, lots of comfortable new friends, more time with your wonderful husband, and a feeling of being settled. I'll send prayers your way.
Kate, you literally took the words right out of my mouth. I have been feeling that exact same way! It will get better...right? It has too. :) Glad you got to see Caleb. Don't you miss your husband? I miss James. By the way, I love your house!
Your girls are just so darn beautiful.
We just moved for my husband's job (only an hour away from home) but after three weeks I still feel blah.
It'll get better, right?!
Hang in there Kate. Take it from your much-moved sister: it is a shock to the system to be surrounded by a totally unfamiliar environment. It's totally ungrounding. Once the seasons start repeating themselves it will all start looking like home. Take a pottery class at Singleton Community Center or sign the girls up for ballet there. That building reminds me so much of Valley Elementary it always did my heart good to go there. You also need to SCHEDULE yourself a weekly break from the kids, babysitting trade or pay. Clint scheduled me a facial every week he was deployed and paid for it in advance so I wouldn't wince at the cost. He even prepaid the babysitter. Totally worth the investment in sanity saved. You also NEED a membership at Bartlett Rec.
oh man - what fun members night pictures. i'm so glad you went and had fun. and i'm sorry that you are blue. sometimes i forget that you just moved here and are still trying to adjust. i forget how hard it is. it's different for me because i'm comfortable and you guys are just an added bonus. but it really does take about a year to feel comfy in the place you live. i will be so nice to you and give you my kids to take care of as much as you want to get your mind off pittsburgh and huntsville. is that so nice of me?
Your family... just so beautiful. You take the most incredible pictures of the most memorable times. Your girls with thank you over and over for capturing these times.
My dear, sweet friend. Thank you for being so honest about your emotion. We all read these blogs and sometimes I forget that we are all struggling in some way. We tend to only blog the beauty and there is so much more happening than just beauty. Your honesty is incredible. You've just left your normal behind and you are perfectly normal to feel the way you feel. Let your self feel it. Let your self feel how ever you need to... I've learned that rushing any emotion is just plain harmful.
With love and empathy,
R~
i'm really kidding - sarah c. is right about getting a break. we should schedule it weekly so it happens! thanks for my break today btw ... when do you want yours?
That last paragraph spoke to my soul. I did not realize that's what I was feeling until you wrote it out for me. I was just calling it a funk. I'm hoping it passes soon. My house and kids could use some attention. Oh, and the 'bored' expression on Caleb's face... it's common around here too. Here's hoping to some normalcy soon!
Whenever I've read a questionnaire about stress or depression one of the questions says, "Have you moved within the last year?" So normal. I'd be major depressed if my husband was working hours like that. yuck
We love you and miss you and can't wait to see you soon.
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