Woznation

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

We are enjoying a nice quiet little holiday as a family of 5 but wanted to take a moment to thank friends and family for all their help this year.  When Phil and I were deciding on moving and adding to our family – we didnt consider that we would also be making these life decisions for our immediate family as well.  We didnt really ask my parents ahead of time if we could come live with them for 4 weeks while we moved from Baltimore to Chicago.  We didnt really consider how many vacation days the grandparents had or wanted to use on staying with us as we brought Zev home.  But they were there for us.  As were so many friends and family who supported us through our crazy year.

We are so so so thankful for our parents (specifically Nanc and Char 🙂 )  —  We literally sucked the life out of these two this summer and in the weeks after Zev’s birth.  When we moved from Baltimore to Chicago we left Wil and Evie with them for days at a time on multiple occasions.  And in the last few weeks, they, again, did all the work for those kids – while also maintaining our home and making us dinner (and dealing with me at the height of grumpy-hormonalness).

I also received so many thoughtful and supportive texts and emails from friends and family, checking on how things are going and wishing us well — most all of which have gone unanswered.  My sister sent awesome gifts for Wil and Evie to help keep them occupied as we brought Zev home.  As did Celia – I think she spoiled my kids more than any of the grandparents!!  Maggie sent a box of homemade chocolate chip cookies which I love/hate her for.  Lets just say I did not lose any pregnancy weight that week. And Em is on her way to visit on Sunday for 5 days to help with the kids. We’re so lucky to have so many people willing to help.  Thank you to everyone who has reached out – I’m so sorry that many of you have gotten no response from me, but I truly appreciate all the support.  Every gesture helped get me through these early stressful weeks.  I hope to come out of my cocoon in the next few months and can start giving back in the coming year.

Thank you all! We love you!  Hope you had a great turkey day!

indian costume from school

evie had to wear it too

making spinach balls

thanksgiving day walk

chex mix and spinach balls!

hi zev.

hi barney.

breakfast pie