I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore Toto!
We have our new house and along with it came a lot of other new things; which makes us feel like we're in a strange new land.
The kid’s new school, Neal Elementary, is very different. Coming from a school in the south with 1500 kids, created a bit of a shock when we enrolled here with only 700 other kids. Also the uniforms are a big adjustment for Kaylee, she being a fashion queen, I’m sure feels very restricted and suffocated. Warner acts surprised and excited every day when he sees his repeating wardrobe…. Can’t get anything past him! Kaylee is doing very well, her medication is so helpful, and she comes home from school and does her homework quickly and without reminders…Yeah! Warner thinks he is doing well, but seems to get in trouble often, I guess his teacher just doesn’t know how to handle a genius! The school is very small, I can see it from my bedroom window; since its right down the street, I walk to pick them up every day, and I love it.
Our new yard…. Woohoo. This is the best way to describe how I feel about it. There are palm trees, a little bit of grass, and plenty of places for Xander to dig and move rocks around, but the best of all is the trampoline. The kids love it and jump every day for hours, and are neighbors aren’t so close that they mind the nose that crazy children sometimes exhort.
The new ward is… different. There are so few people that they don’t need to open the over flow, everyone has one-two callings, and there are only 40 kids total in primary (making for a very quite sacrament meeting). I came from an awesome ward were as far age I was in the median, now Tom and I are the youngest, which is slightly annoying. I don’t think “game night” will ever be the same for me again.
There are a lot of changes, which are difficult for us; but hopefully over time, we will come to love living in the land of OZ.
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Now we need to see some pictures of the new house!
Yeah - where are the pictures? Sorry about your ward. Not all wards can be as cool as Coronado. You'll just have to keep coming to our Game Night. I can't wait to see you guys!
Sounds like you've been doing a lot of adjusting- and some of it sounds really great! I'm glad Kaylee is doing well in school, and hopefully Warner's teacher will soon get the hang of handling his genius.
Sometimes being the youngest in the ward has its advantages. Let us know if it does.
Miss you tons.
Sounds like you are doing good. Sorry about the ward. It will get better. Hope you guys are great.
We miss you Rachel!! Like Ali said, we want to see pics of the house. Can't wait to see you Thursday!
Rachel, we all miss you! Even though it feels like OZ, remember that we're not so far away. You're welcome to visit anytime, especially for game night! Hopefully we can visit you again soon too. Your house is beautiful! I hope the ward and school start to feel more comfortable and enjoyable as time goes on.
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