Big Changes in the Rouse House

Hello, friends! It has been waaaaay too long since I've posted anything. Genevieve is finally down for a nap but I don't have much time. She's not the best sleeper...she'd much rather play. We've experienced a whole lot of changes in the past couple of months, beginning with Genevieve and I moving back to Nebraska in March. Jonathan started his 4th year of podiatry school which consists of seven different rotations, all on the East coast (see schedule below). For many reasons (financial, logistical, my sanity, etc.), it just made sense for G and I to move back home for the year. We're living with my parents and four of my younger siblings. Needless to say, it's a very busy household! Genevieve is loving all the attention from my family as well as Jonathan's. It's good to be home, but we miss Jonathan like crazy. We make sure to Skype every night. Genevieve still hasn't quite figured it out - she tries to touch his beard on the screen like she does in real life. It's the sweetest thing ever.

G at 11 1/2 months

Since our move on March 22, I've managed to stay busy with various things, but mostly just being a mom. I'm loving every minute I get to spend with my sweet Genevieve. Her favorite activities are babbling, scrunching her nose, shaking her head 'no', and walking! She took her first steps about three weeks ago and is getting more sturdy every day. It's so fun to watch! She is such a joy and I'm savoring this precious time I get to spend with her before I have to start working again. Which brings me to the job update...

I've been given three awesome job opportunities and decided to pursue all three. For the past two months, I've been working a few hours a week at Majestic Treasures Consignment Store & Gift Shoppe in downtown Grand Island. It's super fun and I love it! On May 30, I'll be starting my training for a part-time position with Edward Jones which I'm very excited about. I'm also going to work a few hours a week for a local State Farm agent, Lisa Willman; let me know if you need any insurance...she can hook you up! My hope is that with the amazing flexibility all of these jobs offer, Genevieve and I will be able to visit Jonathan more often and for longer periods of time.

Right now, we're visiting Jonathan in Treasure Island, Florida while he completes his rotation in Tampa. We arrived last Thursday night and leave on Monday, May 28. Jonathan works all day during the week, but we get the weeknights and two full weekends to spend as a family. It's the first time we've been together in seven weeks! So far, our visit has been wonderful. More details to come later.

...And she's awake. Already.

My AZ friends, I miss you all very much!!!

Side note: Don't be fooled. This actually took me 3 days to finish. Babies are great but they make it almost impossible to get anything done!

Here's Jonathan's schedule for the next year:

May - Tampa, FL

June, July, August - Jacksonville, FL

September - Long Island, NY

October - Newark, NJ

November - Washington, D.C.

December - Brooklyn, NY

January, February, March - Jacksonville, FL

April - ???

May - Graduation, moving to TBD residency location, and anniversary trip: 

WE'RE GOING TO VEGAS, BABY!!!

June - 3 year residency begins