Somewhere Over the Rainbow: October 2012

So, since I totally missed the 10 month post I figured I would try to recap the last two months a tad before my babe is officially 11 months (TOMORROW)! How did that happen? Well, I guess I know how. We have been SUPER DUPER BUSY these days around here. Things are just going nonstop. Life goes by very fast when you don't have a minute to sit down. That is exactly why I love/need this blog. I will never be able to do daily posts (or even weekly probably), but just the once a month posts are enough for me to go back and remember the things that I so easily forget. When you are in the moment you feel like you will never forget, but you do. You forget all the sweet, simple, daily things. I need to be reminded of what life was like, and that is why I love being able to look back here.

We found out we are moving to SAN FRANCISCO!!! I feel like I am slowly realizing that it's for real. We are moving to the other side of the country. To say we were shocked when we found out would be an understatement. Of course, we knew it was a possibility since Frank put in for a position there, but I think we just had our hearts/minds made up on Boston. Well, God has a different plan. He wants us to go to California. We have actually become very excited about our next adventure. I think I am going through the emotions. At first, I was just shocked, then I was excited, and now I am becoming a bit sad. I feel like Charelston has never felt like home to us, because we knew pretty early on that we would need to move again for Frank's career. We never let ourselves get too attached because we knew we would have to leave. I don't want to do that in San Fran. I want to make it home. I don't want to talk or think about when we move again. Even if we are only there for two years, I want those two years to be the best we can make them. There is so much to do and see there, and I know we will love it. It is hard sometimes because we want to be with our family in Boston and Memphis as much as we can, but when you travel so much you don't really get to enjoy the place you live. We CANNOT do that this time. We have to set roots down and make it our home. As hard as it will be to miss weddings and celebrations back home (Boston and Memphis and now Charleston); we have to stay put long enough to make lasting friendships in California. That will be my biggest regret in saying goodbye to Charleston. I don't feel like I lived in the moment enough here. I was always thinking about what was next. When we get married, when we have a baby, when we move into a house, when we move away; that I didn't get to really enjoy the now. Now, looking back, I see all the beautiful/special memories we have made here. We had a beautiful wedding here surrounded by so many friends and family, our sweet boy was born here, and has had such a wonderful first year here; and finally, we have made some really special friendships here. From the very beginning the people here embraced Frank and I both. My friends from work jumped right in and helped me with the wedding planning, and put together a fun Bachelorette party for me. I got to go through pregnancy, and Cash's first year, with my best friend and her son. All the memories I have made with my sweet little Anna are priceless. I know we are forever friends. I have also grown close with some really great people, that have loved me like family. Jackie, Katherine, and Angi..you know I love you. Thanks for making Charleston home. Our time here is dwindling, and that makes me sad. Charleston is an amazing place to live. The food, the beaches, the parks, the music...it's Heaven. Frank and I will be visiting here regularly for family beach vacations, and I am already pushing for Cash to go to CofC one day. Thank you Charleston for being so good to us.

Now on to the second "Best Place to Visit" from the first!!! (how many people can say they have lived in number one and number two? Not too shabby!)

For now, we are living up our last few weeks, gearing up for Halloween, getting ready for the "BIG" drive across country, and planning Thanksgiving/Cash's FIRST BIRTHDAY BASH!!!

We are BUSY!!!

Cash is thriving. He such a silly/sweet boy. He decided he is a toddler this past week, and lets us know when he doesn't want to do something. He throws the most awful fits, and even shoves his little fists with frustration. Luckily, so far, we can simply distract him (most of the time) with something interesting while we put him in the carseat, stroller, change his diaper. I know those days are limited though. He is going to be very bull headed I'm afraid. His hair has gotten so long in the back, and the top is trying to catch up. He looks more and more like his daddy every day. He is HUGE!! 25.3 pounds at his last visit. He has been getting over a little funk we picked up a few weeks ago while traveling to and from Boston. He had the worst blisters in his throat, and just felt awful. Poor guy! He is so sad when he is sick. He also got a funky rash (AGIAN!) after his first flu shot. We go this week for the second, and I am hoping we don't get a repeat. Luckily, it only lasted a short time, but still no fun. Rashy Cashy is still holding strong. He loves to wave bye bye, yell dadadadadada, he only says momma when he wants me. He drinks only from a cup now, and his VERY close to walking. He will stand without assistance when he doesn't realize it. He loves to push his little walker all around. It goes pretty fast on the hardwoods so he goes down on his knees. It is so funny because he looks like munchkin man doing it. He LOVES to be chased. He looks back to see if you are coming and just zips away giggling the entire time. He has four teeth, and the bottom front one to the right is on its way in next. He still loves to eat, and also loves to throw his food to the dogs. He loves music and dancing. We sing "The Wheels on the Bus", "The Itsy Bitsy Spider", and many, many others. He does the little motions and everything. It is so cute. We like to high five, blow kisses, and clap. I can't take credit for all of this though....Cash learns most of it from Mrs Ines. She is the best.

I think that is enough. This post has gone ALL OVER THE PLACE. I will post more about Cash this week when I get his 11 month pics taken. I might even put him in his halloween getup and snap some pics too. We are taking family pictures/one year pics this week as well. I will make sure to document how that goes. Let's hope Cash behaves.

Picture DUMP!!! Trip to Boston in Sept and Oct, 10 month pics