Family and Friends,
Well, since our last update a lot has changed in our lives. As of two weeks ago, we officially have a place to call home. After 84 days of living out of our suitcases, we now have dressers to put our clothes in...our own dressers at that! While we had a lot of fun driving across country, visiting our families and friends, and traveling to Europe, I can safely say that Paul and I have no intention of going anywhere far anytime soon!
While we are not completely unpacked, our house is coming along well! Moving in at 7 1/2 months pregnant was definitely challenging experience for me. I am used to being able to get everything done in a quick manner and do it all myself. Now, my strong husband is putting all of the boxes down low for me before leaving for work so I can keep myself busy for at least part of the day. He has done an incredible job being very patient with me and helping me 'stay within my guidelines'. And I have to admit, with as much stuff as I have dropped and broken, I'm very impressed with his ability to just roll with it.
In addition to moving in, PAUL HAS FINALLY GONE TO WORK! After being paid to not work for 2 months, Paul finally made his way into work a couple of weeks ago. While he can't tell me too much about it, he seems to enjoy his new job. The 12 hour days can get quite long but I am sure that will be a simple adjustment that will come with time...for both of us.
In the last month, we have not done too much traveling per doctors orders. We did have a chance to take a few tours into Naples. It's amazing how much history is within the city limits...it's endless! Besides the HORRIBLE smell of the volcano's, everything has been so interesting. Paul and I are really going to have to narrow it down when ya'll begin visiting.
Well, I believe that is all that is going on. I have been feeling well and am VERY ready to have the baby. He is an active little guy so I'm starting to get nervous that he's going to be like me when I was a baby. It's crazy to think that in 5 weeks I will be considered full term...I feel like we just found out! I haven't gotten a chance to put the nursery together yet but hopefully that will get done in the next couple of weeks.
Well, I hope this e-mail finds everybody doing well. Know that we think of you often and are loving the e-mails and phone calls. Let me know if you have any specific questions about Italy. Have a wonderful day!
Love,
Jeanne
P.S. When the house gets together a bit more I will send pictures for all of the lovely ladies who are wondering what it looks like.
