I've always wanted to be a mom
Hello all, so I have some very exciting news...lots of it! First one is.....drum roll.....NICK AND I ARE HAVING A BABY!!! We are so super excited!!! I am due August 8th!! So...big ideas and plans have been made because of this wonderful news. We gave our notice here in Edmonton with jobs and our apartment and we are moving to Vancouver Island....more specifically, Langford. It was so crazy how it happened. We found this cute little basement suite online and applied for it. The lady said that they were having 8 showings this saturday (yesterday) and so it probably wouldn't be available after then. But, God totally showed himself in this situation. I used Jim as one of my character references and as soon as she saw that she called me right away. Why? you ask, well, she used to go to Qwanoes in the late 80's and early 90's. So as we talked on the phone I was getting more pumped because we had this connection even though we never met. She said she was going to talk it over with her husband and 3 hours later she called back and offered us the place! So we will be moving in February 1st. Also, Nick applied for a couple jobs, but she said in that area that he would have no trouble finding a job. As for me, I know I will find something...always do :) So we are not quite sure how we are getting everything out there....we have somewhat of a plan, and oh yeah, finances kinda suck, but actually good came from something bad that happened. (Forgive me if I am all over the place, but I am stoked that I can tell you guys now....I have kept this secret for what seems like forever!) Okay, about a month ago some guy backed into the side of my car. I talked to insurance and because my car is not worth much it was going to be a write off. The guy didn't really want to go through insurance so we settled on an amount. Nick was going to fix the car himself with the money, but then when we decided that it was still driveable and not that much damage was done we figured we'd use the money to help us move. So....all of these little things that have happened, looking back I can see God was totally working, even though I didn't see it at the time. So....I am also stoked because a lot of you live on the island and now I can visit you! Anyway, I will give you more of an update when I know more stuff...for now, I am going to go and have a nap. Talk to you all soon! I heart you all!
posted by Anonymous at 1/07/2007 12:04:00 p.m.
25 Comments:
WHAT!! that is fnatabulous!!! i am stoked for you two.... I am also glas that you are moving back to the Promise Land!!
PS
Jon is a solid name for a little guy... or Joni if it is a girl...
Well I'm pretty sure yesterday I was told that the most common name for homosexual men is Jon so I'd probably go with something alittle more stong and manely which by the way is what Andrew means but to more important matters. First off You have to come to saanich it would be wicked. They totally need more young youth leaders too Wes would be so stoked second when are you moving and whats the address cause I live in the area... (not langford) but as close to it as you can get and still being colwood. And the ladies right there are tons of jobs however it dpends what you want to do. Theres like Wlmart Superstore Costco Futureshop umm Rona Homedepot etc. all in basically a five minute distance from each other.
I have to say Amanda, I'm rather excited for you too. Way to go and good luck as mom.
ps. if you want some Baby clothes for the shower...phone me up and I hook you up some pretty wicked lines. My mom has a stash of baby clothes (becasue their cheap or on sale) and she uses that stash for showers. I will mail you some if you want...im always just phone call away*
Wow my spelling is horrible I meant strong and manly!
I dunno know about those names (jon & andrew)...no promises k?:) And Derkson, where are you living these days, are you back near edmonton? Because I would love to call and chat. Oh, and I won't turn down gifts! If you are here we should definately hang out before Nick and I move! Anyway...oh yeah, Andrew we are living on Haslam Avenue....know where it is?
kailey and i (Amadna ) think you should name your baby.. kailanda.. we know you need a name of great importance.. thats why this is the perfect name... the definition of kailanda is : stong, beautiful,kind, intelligant,trustworthy,liked by everyone,warrior princess,musically talanted,good at all skills,good at sports,strong in faith,funny,and basically the best in the world... this name promises you all of the above or your money back!!!!... WE LOVE YOU KIDD !! congrats!!!! all the best we are praying for you...hey seriously consider the name you wont be sorry!!! love you!!
PS... can the baby's middle name be mackie????????
definition of mackie.. stong, intellagent, trustwothy, can have fun, loved by everyone.. hey seriously once again think about it..
Manda and kailey
Hey kidd well I looked up halslam and you'll be like a 2 minute drive away or a 15 minute walk. Sweetness now I have someone to go harass and you have a babysitter! But seriously you have to come to Saanich its the bomb.
Oh and Kailey and Amanda or should I say Amadna Mackie is a horrible middle name. It doesn't mean all those things what it means is dumb, lazy, fat, blob of smelly, dirty, grossness!
P.S. I love you both so please don't beat me up when i come to YQ... my junior high girls beat me up every Sunday I don't know if I could take it uif you did too!
Kailanda Mackie Muick..I LOVE IT!
ps. gimme you number Kidd and I'll phone up my mom and work things out*
Haha, I think Tara has the best argument so far... how do you argue with that?? Even Andrew didn't have anything against that name. But what if it's a guy? Whatever you do, don't name it Jason... while it's a good name, it's probably the most common name for guys ever (at least in the top 10)... and I think your child will be special. (First Kaleo 3 child... maybe first Kaleo child??) :D I'm happy for you guys, best wishes and joyful prayers for you both.
I am soooooo excited for you two!!! YG! But I still think you should move to Michigan instead of BC. Oh, and I think you should name the baby Kelly or Loraine if it is a girl, and Biff or Supper Fly if it is a guy.
I have a definition for Mackie, but this is a family friendly blog.
Jon, Hmmm? That would explain a few things. Ha! Just kidding!
Love ya all,
Craymer
I don't know about those names...although they are creative. I don't know if I could handle telling my child that it was named after a dog though...oh and andrew that's so sweet you live so close! I can't wait till moving day!!!
Oh, I almost forgot… The subject of this blog reminded me of the most awkward event of my life. My cousin had a baby last month. Let’s just say Amanda, If you need any help delivering little baby Muick I have more experience than I ever wanted.
P.S. I am going to adopt
Thanks for the heads up Craymer...and if you're on the island in august I will be calling you!!! You can never have enough experience ;)
Haha craymer i heard about that awkward event Craymer( hearing noises you never wanted you hear).
Hey congratulations you two. thats amazing news. im praying for you.
What Craymer? I never heard about this.... please tell.... muahah.... Congrats Amanda.... that's awesome! let me just say I am not having children that soon after getting married though. I don't think I would be ready. Congrats though, that's awesome. make sure you post pics of you when your belly is big..... I have a weird love for pregnant bellies..... I want one.... awwww congrats.
P.S. Say no to Mackie..... I agree with andrew's definition....
Congratulations Nick & Amanda!!!
I'll be praying for your growing family.
Take care, and keep us posted.
P.S. I think you should name your baby "THOR"
(In all capitals).
Nobody would dare mess with THOR.
He (or she) would own the playground!
Just think about it...
Brady...THOR? even for a girl? I think our child would hate us. But I will consider it...got any other good ones? Oh and Charissa, I love pregnant bellies as well....I keep thinking it's getting bigger, but Nick says I'm crazy. Soon I hope though...:)
i had a camper named thor once he was amazing a six year old viking he took on 16 years old work crew kids...... thor is deffenetly the right choise for a name
well if you want a more smooth guy viking name go with Leif.
My best Michigan buddy Audry has an older brother who named his three boys; Thor, Vladimir, and Conan. Who does that?
Charissa I don't hink you want to hear about my horrific experience in the delivery room. I personally have just stopped having nightmares about it and would prefer not to arouse any more of those dreadful visions.
- Craymer Out!
BABY MUICK!!!
AHHHHHH congratulations you cute couple!!! I miss you two tons!! Maybe you should just go for cliché and name the kid Kaléo.
Although i witnessed dave's camper thor and he was crazy.
I've always thought of naming my kid anonymous cause then he/she would get all the credit for everything that no one ever did. never mind that's a bad idea.
Congratulations again.
Sarah
Hey Amanda and Nick! We are speechlessly exited at the Big Q that you are moving to Victoria and that there will soon be three of you! It's obvious that the first Kaleo baby should be named... Kaleo! It is a fairly common name in Hawaii, and we are close enough. Let us know if we can help move you in or warm your house for you.
Jen, having been the catcher for Danny I agreed with every feeling you own about the experience. I wonder if you have the easier job, Amanda! Catching is a little freaky. But miraculous at the same time. Nick, you will be okay!
Just outta curiosity and in true Andre fashion was this like a "pleasant surprise" or planned incident?
Andrew, I am shocked that you asked that....but not really....it's you! So anyway, Nick and I were "pleasantly suprised"...That wasn't our first reaction, but the next day we were SO stoked to become parents!
HAHA well lol I figured but thats still cool
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