new routines...

I am in the process of trying to get myself into a routine.  Some locations start at 7, some 6, one at 7:30, it is hard to get into a good morning routine, and just when I think I might be onto something Lilly decides she wants to be up all night or not go to bed at a good time.  Things are still in transition, but we are so happy to be back in MI.  Greg is doing good with daddy daycare.  The kiddo is usually is fed, dressed, and happy when I get home what more can you ask for.  Not sure why Lilly is being so fussy going to bed at night if she is teething? does she dislike all the change? is she just not ready to stop playing yet? Greg and I are not sure what to think, in FL we would lay her down and she would be asleep within minutes, here, it has turned into quite a process.  I hope she can settle into a new routine soon, as I hope we all do.

 Soon we will be onto stage 2 of this whole move....FIND HOUSE. Very ready for stage 2 :)

 I promise a PPE (personal protective equipment) photo is coming Eric, just have not had a good time to take one.

Rain Rain...I need a nap

So, Week one day 3...I'm pooped.  Between the move, getting up before 6 every day this week, and Lilly deciding that she is not to go to sleep before 10PM everyday it's been hard to get a solid 8 hours of sleep in.  The job is really seeming to be something that I can do a good job at as well as enjoy!  I am very happy about that.  The world of occupational athletic training was not one I had ever envisioned myself in before now, and I think it may just be a great fit.  I am the Occupational Athletic Trainer for Kalamazoo, Allegan, Overisel, and White Pigeon Consumers energy sites.  Which basically means SW MI is mine along with a lot of driving.  The gas and electric guys seem great and are all for the most part happy we are there for them.  I get to arrive at their facility when they arrive which is different for each facility but is between 6-8am.  I will lead them in a wellness teaching and pre-shift stretch routine, after that my day is up to me I can stay put in the training room or go out on the job with the guys/gals along with my hard hat reflective vest and safety glasses and see what they do on a daily basis.  I think the job will be different every day and I am up for the challenge. The hardest part so far has been getting up and out before the sun! But I only work 8 hours a day and NO WEEKENDS and that couldn't make me happier.

We made it!!

I am so happy!  We are moved and settling into our home in Kalamazoo, MI. It has been a BUSY and stressful couple of weeks with packing, planning a move, actually moving, and now finally unpacking and settling in.  I will be beginning my new job on Monday and I will be training for two weeks, so I hope I pick things up quickly and that I will be able to get over my separation anxiety from my little punky.  We should have Internet hooked up at the house on TUESDAY at which point I will be able to do more updating and picture posting but for now...We made it, and it feels SO GOOD to be HOME!!!!