We have been busy in the Maurer family this year. We moved from our Lindon home in January and decided to split the allotted 6 month time between both of our parents. We had long contemplated this move and finally bit the bullet. We needed the time to recover from the past year of medical expenses and minimal working due to school, but we loved our little home so much it was really hard to say goodbye. Luckily, our landlord is generous and we will return in July to continue living there.
Late February we had the exciting news of welcoming another baby boy to the family. So far, he appears to be healthy and for that we are grateful. Weston and I both thought we would be having a girl and Weston adjusted a bit better to the news than me. It wasn't that I wasn't happy about the boy, but I had my heart set on a girl and so it took me a couple days to digest the information and be excited. I felt guilty for not being instantly excited, but we couldn't be happier (and nervous) for a partner in crime and buddy for Bjorn.
We have been living with Weston's family in Sandy since January and it has been a great bonding experience with his parents. I feel like you always create a greater bond when you see people on daily basis. They have a dog named Claire and Bjorn loves her and I think mostly because he has someone to boss around and play with besides me.
Moving and living with extra people has come with its challenges, but we are really grateful that both our parents have supported us through this period in life.
Weston continues to work hard at Primary Children's Outpatient Clinic as an MA. He helps run various clinics and really enjoys the work and his co-workers. He is working towards his prerequisites for PA school and continues to apply for firefighting jobs. I've never known anyone with more fight and patience. He works long hours and we hardly see him, but he's a family man at heart and dedicates his remaining time to our little family. I really don't know how he does it all.
My birthday was early March and Weston took me to a cabin at Sundance. I love being a mom, but it was so nice to be off duty for a day. I can't believe how old I am!!
Bjorn turned 2 and we had a combined party with Tommy. Jason and Kim were kind enough to let us hold the party at their house. It was a truck themed party and Jason gave dump truck rides to all the kids.
Mom made their cake and it had a bunch of monster trucks on it and when Bjorn saw them he squealed like a little girl. To say Bjorn is obsessed with monster trucks is an understatement. We live and breathe Monster trucks. Bjorn has found creative uses for them and it makes for great entertainment.
Bjorn has also been potty training himself which has been great for me. I'm not sure how long it will last, but hopefully he will continue to be excited about using the potty. It's the small things, right?
We spent the four days at the end of March at Cheryl's home with her kids while they went to Mexico. I love being an aunt and miss the days where I could spend more time with my nieces and nephews. I feel like I learn so much from each individual and I wish there was more of me to spread around so that I could get to know everyone on a more intimate level.
After we came home from Cheryl's home, we packed up our stuff from Weston's parents and moved to moms which is where we currently are. I am almost 8 months pregnant and starting to be extremely uncomfortable so I am really happy to be spending the last part at mom and Neil's home.
Mom and Neil know how to make me relax and feel comfortable and I feel like I really need that right now. I'm so thankful for their generosity and love. Bjorn is getting spoiled with extra one-on-one time with pop pops and grandma and he's going to need to stock up before his brother comes in 9 weeks.
We love you all and are excited to hear about all of your adventures.
Love, The Maurer Family
P.S. Siblings make the best friends
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