We focused this week on helping Greta feel more comfy and safe in our new home. This meant staying at home, crib for naps and bedtime. It was quite a struggle, but we hung in there with numerous trips back to the bedroom. At times it was pick up from crib, stop crying, back in crib in a continuous motion. I felt like a jack-in-the-box with no wind up! But needless to say, it is getting easier, she is sleeping for longer stretches of time! She is still nursing in the night for comfort more than hunger (I know some people don't agree with this type of comfort but it works for now). She has always done things in her own (time), I should have learned that during labor!
I got my car Tuesday! YEAH! We were able to get a safety inspection and planned a trip to the DMV but they are closed on Furlough days, and this past Friday was one of them, so we hope to get my car registered and Hawaii plates this coming week! Then I won't feel like such an out-of-towner! Also, to transfer your license you must take a written exam. This creates much anxiety in me, (insert laughter at myself here); of course, I have been reading the driving manual online at the DMV website. Did you know you can turn left on red (only when driving from a one way street to another one way street after stopping)? hmmmm..see I did learn something new!
We continue to get the house in order and have become quite creative in storing our crap ( I mean things). It's starting to feel a lot like home and we like that! We have some things to hang on the walls, some pieces of furniture which might go on craigslist (counter height leather stools-too low for our breakfast bar; and maybe one of our living room chairs), but for now we are hanging on to them. We bought an outdoor table from craigslist today!! Very exciting!! I have been checking EVERY day, okay maybe like 6 times a day for new postings (there is so much turnover in relocations and deployments with the military, that craigslist is a GREAT place to shop!). Today was our lucky day. A young couple had a great table/chairs/umbrella set that they didn't want to go into storage (he is being deployed to Middle East in a few weeks (insert sad face). We were able to help each other out which felt good! I have soo much respect for our troops and their families.
Today, what is quickly turning into our Sunday routine: Farmers Market and Beach! Yup, we hit up the Haleiwa Farmers Market again and went to a new beach: Waimea Bay Beach Park. Stunning, beautiful, one of our favorite spots so far! The surf and current were really strong (if you go to the link you will see the warnings). This didn't seem to keep anyone away, but everyone was careful. It was really breathtaking. To top it all off, within swimmable distance, we saw 2 sea turtles! What a great day! Of course, Greta was too busy eating sand to see the turtles!
Oh, yah! HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Our little munchkin was tuckered out from the morning (market and the beach was all before noon today). She didn't nap much as we went running around to get the table (Kaneohe) and then still had to dress her in her BEE costume from Uncle Ray and Aunt Meghan! She was cute as ever and a tuckered out little girl!
Don't worry she didn't really eat any candy!
Here's to the coming week! I may join a playdate/mommy group tomorrow! This is ONLY a maybe because I have appointments scheduled for Greta to meet a pediatrician and us to meet a primary care doctor (trust me, this was not an easy task this week, Greta had to get accepted to the practice..I know, right?). Well Saturday we received from forwarded mail and guess what! Our insurance is changing now that we are in HI! This clinic (appt's tomorrow) don't accept our new insurance. So tomorrow shall be a fun day sorting this all out. Who knows when we will get our new policy number! (Better be soon, because 9mo shots are due in oh...about 22 days)...And we will be heading to the DMV too! Other than that, we don't have any other plans yet...Will keep you posted.
Love
C-N-G
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