Darryl and I have been making some big, life altering decisions lately. Normally I don’t mind change; it’s the one certainty in an uncertain world, but too much change is sometimes hard to take. Maybe that’s why my head feels like it’s spinning off. : o)Our first major decision was starting a family which you all know about. I don’t think we mentioned that if it’s a boy, the name is going to be Spencer Reed Thaden. Darryl’s sister Holly said this was a geeky name… she put it right up there with Eugene (yuck!). Darryl and I really like the name, plus it’s a tribute to one of our favorite Bill Murray flicks “The Man Who Knew Too Little“.
The second is moving back down to our home town of Rockwood, to be closer to both sets of parents. I think this will make having a baby easier on both of us. We started looking around last weekend at the real-estate ads and found a house 5 minutes away from my parents. The square footage was twice what we have now and the amount was perfect for our budget. However this not our only option… my parents own 20 acres which they are willing to deed 5 over to us so we can build a house. Personally I would rather build a house, but how can you ask the love of your life to live that close to his mother-in-law?? Not that they don’t get along, but seriously who wants to live that close to in-laws? Being the great husband he is; Darryl did some research online and found information on Geodesic (dome homes) & other pre fab homes. Of course it’s still too early to be planning all that, but I like to dream.
The third is going back to school. I die a little inside every time I walk through the doors at my current job and I know Darryl does to. We’ve decided to take steps to remedy that. I’m going to obtain my bachelors in applied science and then move on to my masters in information & library science, so I can become a librarian. Darryl will be going back to school to obtain a bachelors in computer science (not sure which field), and then move on to a job that is both challenging & rewarding for him.
I’m happy, excited, & a little anxious over these changes that are being made. However, I know with Darryl by my side I can do anything!
Our little family currently consists of Darryl, me, along with our pups Lucas & Lily. We've been together for 14 years now, and we love every minute of it. I enjoy all types of crafty things such as knitting, crocheting, photography, sewing, and making cards. Darryl enjoys gaming (both PC and PS3), playing guitar, cooking, and just veggin out. Lucas and Lily just love to sleep, eat, and pets.
