Silenced by the Mayhem

Mason pulling his wagon to the new house.

We did in fact survive the move; although our move was just around the corner a move is a move is a move.  We had to take the same steps as if we were moving  miles away.  I did my best to prep for the move hoping  to make things less stressful in the long run.  However sometimes the powers to be have an entirely different plan.  We had a very stressful closing (one that might not have happened and left us to rent or move in with my parents), we ended up having less time to prep the new house (2 days instead of 6; my painters did an excellent job accommodating this.... let me know if you need a painter), Mason came down with a temperature of 104 the night before the move (which resulted in no sleep and the 3 of us sleeping on the cough together), and I fell down the stairs and sprained my shoulder the day after the move.  Mayhem at its best folks!  So, just when I thought we would be giving my parents a chance to breathe we now needed them more then ever.  Not to mention Matt was going to be gone for a week on a business trip.  We ALL have pushed through on pure exhaustion which has lead us all to come down with colds but fingers crossed the chaos is behind us.  Honestly, at this point you just have to laugh.  We have years to make this house our home so we just have to surrender to getting everyone healthy, happy and a bit more rested.


The house overall is fabulous, it is offering us the space we need on a block filled with children and friendly neighbors.  We are going to be happy here! Although, we have to figure out our new groove in this new space.  Last week while mom and I had the kids up stairs post bath time I realized Mason was being too quit.  I didn't think much of it other then to just go find him.  When we went downstairs looking for him we quickly realized the back door was wide open.  Mason and his "love bus" (one of his new faves) were in the backyard completely naked.  I didn't know if I should laugh or cry.  Disclaimer, since the incident doors have been baby proofed and or are now locked at ALL times.  Haha

Luckily our new yard is fenced in and no one can see Mason while he plays outside sans clothes.

During this time of chaos I am most thankful for Mason adjusting to the new environment better then anticipated.  I am also so grateful for my family.  My parents and my sister have gone beyond the call of duty the last few months.  I don't know how I will ever by able to repay them for their time and energy....they have certainly made all the Murray Family  Mayhem more bearable.  It truly takes a village to raise kids and I don't know how people do it when they don't have family/friends close by.  Thank you so much for everything you do for us everyday!  We truly owe you a vacation.

Trying to figure out where things go is never easy but we found the perfect spot for Mason's table.

The kiddos loving the huge tub....there is enough room for all of us in there.

We're Moving

Our home December 2012 - June 2015

If you haven't already heard; we are moving.....around the block!  I know I have stated time and time again that the year 2015 was going to be the year of doing nothing (aka no big life changes, please & thank you).  However, Matt literally woke up one morning and said we are moving.  I of course, said ok (god only knows how many hours of sleep I had actually gotten that night) and let him run with it.  He house hunted on Sundays and reported back with his findings. I guess I didn't really think we were going to move or maybe I just thought the process in general would be slower, but the last month of our lives has been consumed with the buying/selling process.  We made lists at night of our house "must haves" and "would likes," I rushed over to see houses we thought might be a good fit (with the kids in toe) and I had nightmares about putting the house on the market.  Before I knew it we bought a house and it was time to sell ours.  I'm pretty sure that is when reality set in and my panic and anxiety peaked.

The stars aligned for us (thank god) and I'm slowly accepting the fact that we are moving.  We are moving to a house Matt absolutely and whole heartrendingly loves and in the neighborhood I don't want to leave. We'll have a fenced in yard with a swing set for the kids, we will no longer live on a busy street and we'll have two floors (one for sleeping and one for regular everyday activity) and we are going to be so happy there once we make the house our home.

Our house sold quickly (phew)!  The first couple who saw it bought it; we did however allow others to see it and we spent the majority of the week it was on the market out of the house.  It was stressful and I'm glad that part if over.  I don't know how people with small children (mainly toddlers) live for long periods of time with their house on the market (they are saints in my eyes).

You're waiting for the BUT, right!?!?!?!  There really isn't one besides the fact the process behind us and the moving process ahead of us is plain old stressful...  However, last night I woke up in the middle of the night not to feed Ava but thinking about the new owners of our house.  I imagined myself leaving them a note on colored construction paper with marker, it would read:

Welcome - I hope you have as many wonderful memories in this home as we did!  Our son took his first steps in the basement after a morning at Oakbrook getting his haircut.  We brought our daughter home from the hospital for the first time and this home is where she gained her strength.  Your neighbors our wonderful; enjoy them.  Welcome to the community; it is an amazing place to live!

My conclusion, we made this house a home!  The colors on the wall our perfect for us and the memories we made here are some of the best.  Mason transformed from a baby to a little person here; we found out we were expecting our 2nd child here and reviled Ava's gender here...I like it here.  Deep down I know the move will be best for our family and Matt was able to see that way before I was.   We will make the next house a home too.  Create more wonderful memories but never forget the ones we created here.  Maybe part of me isn't ready for the change or the move and the exhaustion that comes with it (I'm already tired enough).   But on to the next adventure for us.....just around the block!!!

Our 1st move as a family

Almost a month old....

It is hard to believe that are little one is going to be a month on Saturday! I don't know if I remember life without Mason.  We are very lucky, Mason is such a good baby his fussy days are even bearable. He truly has brought joy to all of our lives; we are blessed.

 Mason's Adventures: Poor little guy got his tongue clipped two weeks ago; honestly I think it was harder for me to watch then for him to get done (a big thanks to my mom for coming with me).  All the different opinions from the "experts" make it difficult to pull the trigger and do anything these day.  I'm sorry to say that all the conflicting opinions made me wait two weeks before having the procedure done.  He is fully healed now and more importantly he can move his tongue around (and we won't have to stress out about any future speech issues). Mason has made several trips from the city to the burbs to hang out with my parents; luckily he loves the car and falls asleep within minutes.  He even got a sneak peak of our new house in Western Springs.  He has met several family members and friends and has received a plethora of gifts; everyone has been beyond generous.  A huge THANKS to everyone that has brought over food or a special gift for Mason.  He is going to be the best dressed baby on the block....

 

Murray Family Mayhem is right!  Since I went into labor things have been crazy and so many changes have come our way.  We are very excited about our move to the burbs but getting the new house ready and unpacking with a new born is going to take some time.  Matt also accepted a new job and will be starting the Monday after we move (December 3rd).  Good news is that the house is like a 5 minute drive from his new office but... since the he won't be taking the train to work any longer we are in the market for a new car.  All these changes are good things and with the help/support of family and friends I'm sure all the new transitions will be a breeze! Now, if I can get used to keeping our current house clean and remember to take time to brush my teeth in the morning I will be in good shape...