The Bullocks

The Bullocks

Monday, April 11, 2011

Update

It has been so long since I posted anything here on my blog! I'm not sure why I got out of the habit of it, but I wanted to post an update on what's happening with us.


The biggest thing is that we are buying a new house! We are so excited about this! The home we are in now was our first home, and we've been here for 9 1/2 years! Both of our children were born while living in this house, so it's all they know. But we are all ready for the new place.


Our new home is almost an hour away from where we are now, but will be a much better commute for Jeremy to work, which will enable him to be home more. We are all happy about that. The house is bigger than where we are now (by about 1000 sq ft), on almost 2 acres, with a pond at the back for fishing, and a pool in the backyard! The first time went to look at the house, we knew it was exactly what we wanted.


The boys are excited about getting their own rooms, as they now share a bedroom and have a separate playroom. Tyler is especially ready for this as he is valuing more his "quiet time," as they call it when they want to be alone for a while. Their rooms will be joined by their "Jack and Jill" bathroom, so they'll still be close. After all, they still really are such good friends! I am so excited about all of it!


There will be a transition for everyone as the boys will be going to a new school. Tucker will be starting kindergarten (really?!) in the fall, and Tyler will begin 3rd grade. We love the school Tyler is in now and will really miss it, but I've heard nothing but good things about the schools there, all the way up to the high school! I plan to be very involved there, just as I have been here. I love it, and I feel like it benefits my kids too. And Tyler has seemed to like my being around - so far. :)


We will miss our church here, but pray that we will find a new church home that we can get plugged into soon. Fellowship Church in Prairieville has been an awesome church home that we have loved being a part of. We will also miss "face time" with friends that live out here, but plan to minimize that. :) We also have friends that live close to where we are moving, so we will get to see more of them.


Tyler has had a great year of 2nd grade, making honor roll with all A's each 9 weeks. He enjoys school and loves to read. He enjoys math too, but also likes to share the new things he learns in science.


Tucker has been in preschool 2 mornings a week this year. He absolutely loves it! His face lights up when he's asked about it. This is such a blessing. We have both benefited from these 6 hours a week. It's not much, but it's made a difference in his life, and mine. :) I really believe this will help his transition to kindergarten this fall. He has so much personality and is so smart, but he was just afraid to let anyone see it. He has really begun to come out of his shell this year, and it's so fun!


Jeremy has been working hard, as well as having to travel a good bit. He is responsible for planning a "turn-around" at work. To those not familiar with the world of oil companies and plants, this translates to "we won't see him much for a couple of months." These don't happen too often - I think this one is a once every 10 years kind of thing. It is a big deal and involves a lot of preparation, including travel to inspect things being made for them. He has a lot of responsibility in this, which is a good thing in his career.


I REALLY appreciate how hard he works, how well he does his job, and the respect he has earned in the 11 years (this June) that he has worked here. He has made it possible for me to be the stay-at-home mom that I always dreamed of being, and I am SO VERY THANKFUL for that! God has blessed us more than we could have asked for!


Well, Tucker wants me to come work a puzzle with him, so off I go to enjoy being a stay-at-home mom! :)