My employer informed me today that I will officially be employed by the CSU-Pueblo Foundation Office on July 1. I breathed a sigh of relief that I won't have to wonder anymore. I have never been really good at second-guessing or waiting, so this has been a struggle to hope for the best. The pay is low, but it does have an excellent benefit package.
I will have health insurance with a $15 co-pay - no more Cobra premiums!!!!!! That should really help my bottom line. I am still fighting to get my insurance to pay from January when the doctor's office sent the coding in to CNIC Insurance incorrectly. As a result, my $845 hopsital bill is not covered until they change the code and get it fixed. In the meantime, I have been hounded by the hospital. It is so strange how you can call a gazillion times, but no notes get made in the file to indicate why you are not paying. Go Figure! Alas, maybe this new insurance will be better, and the doctor's office probably has my file tagged for very assertive letters and threats not to pay them.
THE MOVES!
The last few weeks have been crazy with the typical Hobgood organizational endeavors. Josh and Bree sold their house, bought another one, but their sale on their house was delayed, which acted like dominoes with everyone. Poor Bree was living all day with a baby and a toddler and boxes stacked everywhere. The week's delay was tolerable, but put everyone behind. As it turned out, both parties rented in order to move, then closed during the next two days. Finally, arrangements could be made.
Shep dropped his stuff off at my house on Friday. Josh, Shep & I unloaded his boxes into the living room and bedroom. He had to leave in the middle of the night to drive on a job. Josh & Bree needed boxes, so I got up early Saturday and unpacked, and headed to help with the kids while Josh and Bree finished packing . Bree took the kiddos to Monument, so Josh and Ben could pack up the van and move their stuff 30 minutes away. Ben brought Amelia down with him so I could take care of her. Brenda had to finish work because she is pretty much due to deliver their baby boy any time now. She isn't feeling really great. I watched Amelia, and ran stuff over to the house for Josh and Ben. They came to my house to spend the night Saturday. They couldn't even get the moving van until 6:30 p.m. The next morning they got up early and packed it more, then headed to they packed the van and headed to Widefield (So. Colorado Springs near Fountain). Amelia and I had a great day, and I took her to Widefield at 4:00 so Ben could take her home and check on Brenda (about 2 hours away). Josh and I had another load at the house, so we headed back to Pueblo and loaded up with the help of a neighbor. The people moving into their house had to wait about 40 minutes while we finished up. By the time we got home with the moving van in my driveway, Josh and I were whipped, to say the least. We ate and headed to bed!
The next morning I headed to work and Josh went to finish moving in. Shep was still on the road, so I just revelled in the mess all week.
Shep came back this past weekend with the rest of his things, got moved in, and we put a bunch of stuff in storage. He left again on Sunday and will be gone another week.
Seems like a whirlwind of change in all our lives, as usual. Things are working out well, in spite of the craziness.
Josh & Bree
The new house is wonderful - newer, lots more room, great yard, newer kitchen and bathrooms. They even have an office and guest room. Little Wyatt "Y Guy" is just the happiest baby. He smiles and makes lots of great sounds-he has the "raspberries" figured out. His smiles looks exactly like Josh. He is just so much fun, and so cuddly. Owen is the great performer. I hope they get a video posted on their blog of Owen singing "I'm Yours". Not only does he know the words, but his gestures are hilarious. He sings it almost every time I visit. He is all boy these days-the noise, jumping, running, and cracks great jokes.
Ben & Brenda
They are playing the waiting game for baby boy (name to be announced at birth). Brenda predicted a Tuesday delivery on Becky's birthday June 9, but it didn't happen. (Statistically, more babies are born on Tuesday then any day of the week.) Now she is thinking Friday - that would be nice for me. I am taking 2 days off work, so a combined weekend would be great. Amelia is pretty needy right now, so I am sure she is picking up on things. When I took her to meet Ben to take her home, she wouldn't have anything to do with him - she wanted her Nana (I can't say that hurt my feelings at all). Brenda is really anxious to have this over with. I am sure many of you can sympathize. Ben is not terribly busy at work now, so this is good timing.
Becky & Devin
Well, it looks like they are possibly moving to Los Alamos, NM. The deal is not finalized, but it looks pretty sure. Devin felt the research would be exactly up his alley and a great career move. After checking out the area, it also suits them well because of outdoor activities and size of the town, and Santa Fe is a short distance. It would only be a 4 hour drive from here! I can handle that! Logan is into lawn mowing these days. On the phone he will describe in detail how his toy lawn mower works - the blade, gas, etc. It is quite the fun conversation. He sings songs to me on the phone-he's soooo enthusiastic. I got him a toy weed-whacker for his birthday that squirts water - can't wait to see what he thinks! Laila is 1-can you believe it? She still scoots on her butt and is quite fast. She may end up walking before she ever does a regular crawl. Her birthday pictures are on the blog to the right of mine. She is still happy and smiley like Becky was as a baby. She is a charmer.
Life here is good, and I am looking forward to the times when Shep is around to become more social (that is definitely his forte!). I am afraid I have not been very good at getting out on my own.
Please email me and let me know what all of you are up to!
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