A LOT! It's been over a month since I've blogged, and I have a ton to catch everyone up on.
About a month ago, I started working! All summer David and I had been looking for a legit from-home job, that would allow me to make some extra money and continue staying home with Avery. Mid-August, David's sister, Heidi, mentioned to me that the company she works for was looking to hire someone new. I knew she worked from home, but had little knowledge of what she did. Duh Kailee, why not start with family when you're searching for a job...especially one that WORKS FROM HOME! I jumped on board the next day! So I've spent this past month learning a new business, and I think I'm finally getting the hang of it. The company is called Green Room PR, and basically I book interviews for tv and radio. The transition from spending all my time playing with Avery and taking care of the house, to doing both of those AND working was big, and at first very difficult. But Avery and I are figuring out our new routine and it gets easier every day. The more I learn, the more I love the job! It's a great fit!
On Tuesday I'll be 30 weeks!!! Only a few months left until we meet our little girl! Preparations are almost done. The home office has been repainted and Avery's nursery furniture has been transfered. Avery is now in her big-girl bed, and has an all-new room. I'm still working on the finishing touches (decorations, artwork, etc.), so I'll post pictures as soon as I'm done! The other big accomplishment is we've finally picked the baby's name!!!
Kinley Reese Grulich
As I mentioned in a previous post, David really loves the name McKinley. I wasn't as crazy about it, so we agreed to drop the Mc...and are both very happy with naming her Kinley. As for Reese, we've both always loved the name. (it reminds me of my best friend from high school, Charise, who I often called Reese for short) It was in the running for Avery's middle name, but we thought Avery Claire sounded better than Avery Reese. So it was still on our list, and as soon as we started looking at GIRL names we figured it would be used as the middle name. For anyone who knows Teddy and Teresa (my brother and sister-in-law), or just follows Teresa's blog, you'll notice that the little girl they are having early January will also have the middle name Reese. We found this out when Teddy called to tell us they were expecting a girl too...and he said "Looks like we'll have a Katherine Reese Cook!". WHAT!?!? I couldn't believe they were planning on the name Reese too, neither one of us knew! It's just such an awesome name! lol Technically, we'll have a Kinley, and they'll have a Reese (they're planning on calling her by her middle name). We're so excited about having girl cousins that will be only a few weeks apart!
In other news, David and I celebrated our 3rd anniversary on Sept. 24th and my 25th birthday on Sept. 27th. And Avery's 2nd birthday is just around the corner, on October 14th. So lots of celebrating!
I'm sure there's a lot that I'm leaving out of this post, it really has been a busy month! If I think of anything I'll be sure to include it next time (and hopefully 'next time' won't be a month away!).
Here's Avery with 2 of her favorite things: stuffed animals/babies, and of course, books!
6 comments:
I know you've been busy, but I'm glad you finally posted an update! :) It was missing a picture of the cute baby belly though! The pictures/video of Avery made up for it though :) I can't wait until Kenley Reese is here! It'll be fun (for me especially, no sleepless nights) to have a little one around again :) love ya!
I am glad that you guys chose a name for the second girl and I think that it is cute that the two girls will have the same middle name. :) You forgot to mention that mom and dad were up here though.
I couldn't believe that she did it twice in one day - she definitely lets me know when she has to go and then I just ask her if she wants to go on the "big girl potty" and get an m&m (or a "treat")...sometimes she says no, but I think she's realizing it's a good thing. I try to make a really big deal about it when she goes (we tell daddy and then we call my mom and tell her), so that she'll want to do it. I guess she's just ready though - she definitely wasn't doing this before when I would ask her! Bring Avery over any time :) Maybe she'll at least be more interested if she sees Adriana doing it. Is Avery sick? I didn't see you at church yesterday - We dropped Adriana off at church after the first service so my parents could take her (since she's not 100% better from her cold) and Sam and I went to the 2nd service... I hope we can get together this week! Let me know if there are any good days for you :) Or if you want us to come play with Avery so you can get work done... love ya!
I think your post is missing something....a picture of you and Kenley! I think Kenley and Avery go so well together, I'm so excited for her to be here. You know I love that baby stage so I'll help with whatever you need!!
Love the name! Glad you guys are doing well!
That name is perfect, I love it, it goes so well with Avery. She is such a big girl now, she's like a little lady. That was so me as a kid my mom has tons of pics with me and books, oh and food too of course. Cant wait to meet her, and maybe I can see you sooner than later.
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