Every Monday for the past month or so, the "firing squad" comes into Kenny's work and they lay off a bunch of employees. They either had to relocate or lay off pretty much everyone in his division. Obviously that made us very nervous and Kenny would come home from work and apply to other places online, hoping to secure some sort of back up plan. But Mondays kept coming and going, and he never got laid off, but he wasn't getting assigned anywhere else either, as some of his buddies were. Different options kept coming up that would have us dreaming...Alaska, Canada, Tennessee, Michigan, the Middle East...all these different places where they were trying to get projects going. Finally, yesterday, they told him that he was going to New Jersey. Princeton, New Jersey!! Yes, I know we just moved to Texas. But we are just so grateful that he still has a job, and this will be a great opportunity. They are estimating that it'll be for about 2 years. We're not sure how soon we'll leave. Kenny could have to be out there by Monday, but he'll just come home every other weekend or something until he finds somewhere for us to live, and we'll follow him shortly. So that's our big news. We went to Cici's last night to celebrate, but we're both pretty nervous about such a big change. As if I don't lose enough sleep already! I was up feeding Brynlee last night, and Kenny comes out to join us around 2:30 cuz he couldn't sleep. It's been a lot of fun living here in Houston, even if it was short lived. But like I said, we are just very grateful that he is employed, as these are such difficult times and a lot of people we know are losing their jobs.
Another big change: Tyler has all of the sudden become scared, of the dark or something. we're not sure exactly what but every night we put him to bed (mind you, he has ALWAYS been close to perfect at going to bed on time, and by himself) but now he just cries really sad tears. He tries to be brave and hold it back but he hates when we leave the room and we end up going back in several times. Last night I finally pulled out a night light and his teddy bear and talked to him about praying when he gets scared and he finally let me leave and fell asleep. poor kid. I think I'm not going to let him watch movies anymore. Even disney movies have a bad guy and he gets scared so easily. Even Land Before Time has some scary parts for him.
Yet another big change: BRYNLEE IS SMILING at us!! It is the cutest dang thing ever. Now I can't wait till she wakes up :). I'll try to get a picture of it soon.
5 comments:
Lindsay, I am so glad that Kenny will have an opportunity to work even if it means you have to move. What a fun adventure though. I am excited for you guys and to hear that Brynlee is smiling...she was just born yesterday!:) Time sure does fly! We love you guys and wish you the best of luck. Will you still be there for Jeni's wedding?
Have fun in New Jersey. I think that's where Mikel lives! And you're only about 4 hours from D.C.!
I can't believe Brynlee is big enough to smile! it's so crazy how fast time flies.
Wow! Congrats you guys! That is really exciting that you're moving to New Jersey. What an adventure. Hopefully you can both get some sleep until then!
How exciting! One change after another! That is good news for the family that a job is secured, and great news for me because we're going to be in New York this summer. This means we'll get to see each other! YAY YAY YAY! I don't know if you remember this, but Baden went to NJ on his mission. I hope the move and transition goes smoothly.
We are so glad that Kenny still has a job! There are so many people who have to worry about having a job from week to week, it is scary. New Jersey is so far away, but I'm sure you'll have a great experience there. Who knows...you may want to really settle down there!
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