The year started out rough. I was scheduled for a colonoscopy on the 2nd. I had heard that the prep was hell, but seriously! I wanted to die. Unfortunately, I threw up the solution I had to drink ( I think due to my acid reflux), and I had to cancel my appointment. I went through all of that for nothing- ugh! I've yet to reschedule, but it's really important that I get it done soon. I'm ready to get all of this figured out so I can feel healthy.
January 4th was Lucas' 1st birthday, and we had fun at a dinosaur party. He is such a sweet and happy little boy, and I'm grateful to have him as my nephew.
We had to go to utah a few days later, for an appointment with a specialist. I don't want to get into the details right now, so I'll just say that It was rough, but it was good. The decision was made to move to utah, so that we could continue treatment. Our lives were put into a whirlwind. We stayed in a haunted hotel in SLC for 2 nights ( yes, I'm serious...there are lots of rumors, and I believe them). Looked for an apartment, and attended another jazz game, this time with Rhett and lilli. Lilli enjoyed all of the yummy treats, but was a little bored with the game itself. She got more into it during the second half, and was THRILLED when they won, and streamers came flying from the ceiling.
We spent the next 2 nights at my sister's place, and continued to look for an apartment during the days, while Lilli got to stay behind and play with her cousin Dylan.
We found an apartment, but it was government subsidized, so we had to prove that our income didn't exceed a certain amount in order to move in. We filled out tons of paper work, and then returned home to boise to await the response. It took a LONG time, but we're approved just a few days before our moving date- what a relief!
Packing was crazy and stressful, and honestly, I'm surprised we survived it fully in tact. Our moving day was the 24th. We had planned to leave around 2pm, but the people we hired to load the truck were 2 hours late. Once they got there, they got a lot done, but we only paid for 2 hours and they didn't get it all done. Not to mention that Cason hadn't even finished packing up all of his boxes! Jana and vinnie came by that night to help, but we didn't get done until 2 am. I desperately wanted to sleep, but Cason just wanted to get it over with, so we piled into the truck, and said goodbye to boise. I wasn't able to sleep the entire time, even when we stopped for naps. We got to our apartment at 12 pm, and immediately started unpacking. Cason's sisters and their husbands came to help, and we got it done pretty quickly. I've never been so emotionally and physically exhausted in my entire life. It was miserable.
The next week was also rough. Unpacking is hard work, and my nerves were shot. I was not a very nice person there for a few days. The 28th was my 26th birthday. I wasn't expecting much due to all that was going on, but I did end up having a nice day. My sister too me and the kids to lunch, and then out for cupcakes. It was so sweet of her to take care of me! Later, Cason, lilli, and I went to dinner, and finished the day off at target to buy a cake, and pick a small gift for myself.
By the end of the month, we were mostly unpacked and settled. Despite all the drama, we love our new place, and are excited to be here. We know moving was the right decision, and know that it will improve our lives and overall happiness.
