Nathaniel and I are back in the land of elevation. His second youngest sister, Becky, married a wonderful man, Josh, on New Year's Eve. So, we boarded a plane at an ungodly hour on New Year's Eve and headed on a journey that, although didn't take a lifetime and cost lives as it once did it in our country's heritage, was REALLY, REALLY long.
We joined the family for a wedding celebration wherein Becky looked beautiful, soup was delicious, and our son gained a fantastic new uncle. Sadly, the tediousness of the travel and the excitement of a family wedding made it so that I saw an east coast new year, but not a Utah new year. In my defense, even those NOT gestating went to sleep before seeing the clocks roll over to a new day and year.
Since then, we have been running like Wiley Coyote is chasing us. I am not too humble to say that not only did I party like a rock star, but I also kept up like a woman who does not have a mostly-gestated child depending on her for life and energy. In any case, being with the Eschler/Nesbitt families has made me even more excited for our next trip out here, when Little Boy Eschler will be able to be held and adored from the outside by his myriad aunts, uncles, grandparents and friends.
We've found out another close friend is pregnant with us. We've processed the loss of another. We've laughed over the genetic possibilities that exist after reflecting on Nathaniel's baby pictures and my anecdotes. We've frozen our bodies posing for family pictures on the snowy shores of the Great Salt Lake. All in all, a prefect familial repose at the end of a hectic, emotional holiday season.
On Tuesday, we return to Raleigh, which is rumored to have raised temperatures above that of frozen wasteland, which is where they were dwelling when we left. Hopefully, Nathaniel will be on the downhill slope to dissertation completion and increased freedom from academic stresses. I have another doctor's appointment wherein I have to further discuss the issue of blood sugar. Also, we're touring the hospital and learning where Little Boy Eschler will make his debut. It's also about time to start making some decisions about the crib and fabric and nursery. Additionally, I have to identify and determine how we are going to handle the issue of health insurance for the baby. It feels as though we've come so far and gotten so much done, but the reality is still so terribly large as it looms before us.
For now, Nathaniel and I will just enjoy our repose in this rocky mountain high retreat!
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