Buy our house!

Feels like it's been a awhile since I posted one of these!  Well here goes with what's been going on around here the last 25 days or so…

The house is officially on the market. We've had great activity and are hopeful for a quick sale.  Already had one offer but it was shot down pretty quick.  You've gotta laugh when the first time you get a call that someone wants to come through the house, you get home to get things together and find a big pile of dog poop in the middle of the family room. But we're pros now and the house is always ready.  I think that's what I will be happiest about when it sells. Sure, I can't wait to get down to Raleigh but man, I am sick of keeping my house clean ALL THE TIME!  So if anyone out there is interested in moving to Tyngsborough Massachusetts, just give me a shout!

I got the notification last week that June will be Sloane's transition month. She'll be heading to the Toddler  1 room at day care. I cannot believe it.  she's such a little girl now and not so much a baby. It still amazes me how she can learn new things so fast all the time.  She's walking great now. Not sure if I can officially call her a walker yet but if not, we're right on the cusp.  It sounds silly now but I really didn't realize that kids are only babies for one year.  To the untrained "unmother" it seems like they're babies forever, at least it did for me. But with each stage there is such a difference, and I think you notice it the most in your own children.  I am so proud of that little girl every day.  People talk about the bond you form instantly when your children are born.  I don't think there is anything wrong with me but to be completely honest, I didn't feel that instant bond or connection right when Sloane was born.  Don't get me wrong, I knew I loved her immediately, but when I compare my feelings for her now vs. the day she was born, there is no contest…

Speaking of how time flies, my niece Mackenzie turns six tomorrow.  It's amazing how fast they grow up and how awesome it is to watch them become who they are.  She is such a smart, sweet, sensitive person. I wish I could spend more time with her.  Maybe when she's a little older she'll want to come visit Aunt Nicki for a week or so…

New baby McCraney is doing good for those of you who are curious.  He/She has a nice strong heartbeat (150's) and is already very active.  I'm only 15 weeks but I can feel baby move every once in a while.  Not so much in the stomach area, but those unmistakable hits to the bladder.  We've decided that since this is a new baby we're going to have a new experience and actually find out pre-birth if we'll be welcoming Sloane a brother or a sister.  June 15th (Sloane's 14 month birthday!) is the big day.  I have mixed feelings about it, almost like I'm opening my Christmas presents early, but I think it's ultimately the right choice.  If we lived closer to family I think we'd probably do some sort of fun "reveal" party, but I think we'll bypass the cake and balloons.. although I'm sure I'll rack my brain to find some cute creative way to tell the Nana's and Papa's who they'll be meeting this November.

Well, I think that's all I've got as far as "news" but I think that's enough for now.  We're all loving the warmer weather here in New England.  Happy Memorial Day to everyone… Thanks to all that serve or have served, we haven't forgotten what this Holiday is all about.  It's been a dream come true to have Brandon home for 4 days in a row, but with Tuesday comes reality.