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The Move


We have officially moved back to Newark! We have a lot of work to do before we can say we're moved in, but we're getting there. It was a long weekend of moving and cleaning and running after a filthy little boy. CJ started us off by packing one of his shoes in an unknown box that we have yet to find. He went around in his socks until Mama could go to buy him some new sneaks on the way to the new house. He loves the house and spends all day going HOUSE! HOUSE! For that I am grateful. He did cry when he had to leave his friend, Deandra, across the street. We vowed to keep in touch though and are planning on taking her with us to the zoo in a few weeks. As for the rest he has settled right in. We've enjoyed lunches together all week. Of course, he loves the backyard and the stream that runs along the edge (Did we mention that we have a little stream?). He has been investigating everything and is constantly covered in dirt. No longer is this kid afraid of the grass. Last night he reminded us that he's still a city kid though as he pointed to the sky to point out all the airplanes having rarely seen the stars! It was quiet funny. He must of thought an airplane convention was occuring. The picture above shows CJ in the backyard.
P.S. He is still weird. His "hat" is a pair of babydoll shorts that he insisted he be allowed to wear on his head. Go figure!

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S & M said…
That is awesome he likes the new place so much. I bet his fear of grass is gone now!

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