The Beginning of the End

Eric didn't want to pass over the computer until he had typed in the title, so he made up the title for this post. Can you tell what he's thinking about?

Well, nothing stands out this week as particularly exciting. We paid rent, played with friends at the park, got more medicine for Ethan (he is living off samples until his appointment with the pulmonologist on the 14th because our insurance didn't approve one of his medications).
Also this week we've gone pretty much without a car. We've had to borrow a car from our friends the Leavitt's to go to church and to an appointment, but it has been interesting not having a car. We walked the mile to the grocery store to buy milk and it was very nice to spend the time together and get the kids out. Eric remarked that it is sad that our car has to be out of commission to get us to do more things like that. We've also been planning our meals very well because we don't have the luxury of just running to the store if we need something.

Really, everyone's been so helpful. I made arrangements to go to the park with some friends (not even thinking that I didn't have a car). Later that night, my friend Joy called and asked if I needed a ride. I probably would have woken up, gotten ready to go to the playground, walked outside and then realized that I didn't have transportation. Thank goodness for friends who are more with-it than I am!

Also tonight we received the news that the Patriots lost. We watched the last 51 seconds of the game. Enough to see their tragic fall! Better luck next time.

This week should prove more exciting. Eric has a job interview on Monday (actually four one-hour interviews with a company here in Phoenix). Then on Wednesday morning we leave to Florida! My grandpa lives there and my dad is meeting us there. We're looking forward to the 75 degree weather! Phoenix is getting too cold :)

Oh, one last thing, perhaps the most exciting part of our week was Elia moving from diapers at night to underwear. We told her she had to go a week without peeing in her diaper, which she did. Tonight is her third night in underwear. We don't totally trust her though and told her she can't move out to the lovesac anymore (which she was doing in the middle of the night because of Ethan's coughing).

P.S. Elia is in love with these shoes now. She got them from her friend Sofia and thinks they are great! Also, here are a few more pictures of her playing around on the sidelines of the soccer field where Eric and I played on Wednesday and Friday last week. By the way, she didn't get the "skirts are cool to wear" idea from me! Just another one of those "I can make up my own mind" things.