empty nest...

I still think reality hasn't quite set in as far as the move to Houston goes.  Although, now that Miles is gone, it's getting really real really fast!  Hambone and I are still in Fort Worth until I finish school and get this house sold.  Milesy had his first day at his new job yesterday, and so far, so good.

We went "neighborhood hunting" last weekend while I was in Houston.  We are trying to decide what area of the suburbs we want to live in - although we won't be able to get serious about buying anything until we get this house sold in Benbrook.  It officially goes on the market tomorrow, so we're hoping for a quick and easy sell.  I love this house so much, so I hope that someone else can fall in love with it just like we did 5 years ago.

Hambone is pretty much totally confused, and thus, acting a tad psychotic.  He went bonkers last weekend in Houston, and the whole drive back to Fort Worth he paced my back seat.  I feel terrible for him because he's so uncertain of what's happening!  I've posted pictures before of him climbing in our suitcases and our laps when we pack for a weekend away, so just imagine his bewilderment and anxiety as we packed up our entire house!  I wish I could warn him that it's only going to get worse before it gets better... but I just have to remember (as Miles tells me ALLLLL the time) - he is a dog.  He will be fine. :)

Our house is almost completely empty, with the exception of our big furniture and some suitcases that I'm living out of for now.  Talk about barren.  The pantry is empty.  No big deal, not like I'm 7 months pregnant or anything.  OHHHH WAIT.  Yes, yes I am.  I see me gaining an exceptional amount of weight as long as I'm living here because I want ice cream every night and I want fried food every day.  So basically, frequent trips to Sonic and Braums are quickly emptying my wallet.  I may need help.

Speaking of food, none of my clothes fit.  So that's awesome.  Nike shorts or tights and t-shirts have completely taken over my wardrobe.  I'm one of those bitches with the "I refuse to buy maternity clothes for 3 months" mantra.  I'm sorry, but maternity clothes are expensive, and I'm cheap.  Especially now that I'm unemployed and we are essentially homeless.  Seriously though, every time I walk through the maternity section at the store, I pick up one or two things, mosey down the aisle, and put them back up.  No idea why.  I've never even tried anything on!  I hear GREAT things about maternity pants, so I'm not sure why I keep holding out.  I can't hold out much longer though, what with baby showers coming up and people expecting me to show up in something other than gym shorts...

Speaking of baby showers, my co-workers are throwing me a shower tomorrow, so pics will be uploaded soon.  I've been so blessed to work with such amazing people at Aledo Middle School, and I'm going to miss them TERRIBLY.  And the kids.  Such awesome kiddos at Aledo.  This sucks.

Ahhh, okay - I apologize for the sadness.  I really am looking forward to the adventure of moving south.  It's just that sometimes I have gloomy moments, which I believe is to be expected.  It's a lot, especially considering the additional hormones I'm rocking these days.  Lemme tell ya, those have made the past couple of weeks tons of FUN. :)

Although it's easy to get stressed out, we have lots and lots to be thankful for these days, so a little bit of a hectic schedule is really nothing to complain about.  It makes life very interesting, to say the least!  Above all, we are fortunate, we are blessed, and life is good!  Stay tuned!