The hard stuff revolved around AJs work. His company has this amazing opportunity to go to Seattle for the semester and take part in a Microsoft accelerator program. Microsoft is providing full time employees to help Novi succeed. This all happened in a matter of two weeks and it forced us to make a major decision- do we move to Seattle or stay in Utah?
First let me mention that 3 Novi tem members are moving to Seattle and 3 team members are staying in Utah. We have decided to stay in Utah.
Monday and Tuesday were both focused on making and coming to terms with the decision. There were pros and cons for the decision to stay. Most of them revolved around AJs ability to grow with the company versus the complicated situation with the twins coming. We decided through prayer that we should stay in Utah- however that decision means that AJ takes a backseat role this semester while the Seattle guys take lead.
Initially this was really hard for AJ. Though the decision doesn't affect equity or pay, he felt gipped that by doing what is best for our family he had to give up leadership and responsibility at work. For two days we really struggled with this. Following the prompting to stay in Utah seemed like a punishment. However, once AJ spoke with the Wade (the CEO) he realized that taking a backseat this semester may be exactly what we need. He will want/need time to spend helping me with the babies. Also, by having less responsibility at work he is able to take paternity leave once the babies come (what what!!) and really enjoy learning how to be a dad.
I would have really struggled in Seattle- but we would have made it work. I am just grateful that we have been able to see the benefit for our family by staying in Utah. Once the Microsoft accelerator is over, AJ will take some of his responsibilities back and things will go back to normal... or as close to normal as we can get with twins c:
Blessings:
- My birthday was this week! I had so much fun- the day was the perfect mix of relaxing and fun-filled. First, I went to lunch with our cousin Christy and her daughter Abby! We tried a Thai place in Provo and it was awesome. The lunch special portion size was huge and I even had enough for... drumroll please... leftovers!
*note: I have not had leftovers in quite a while because I eat and eat and eat. c:
Then I took a nap which was wonderful, and afterwards Stefani Mortensen and I got a pedicure! It felt amazing. I have been dreaming of getting a pedicure for a while now to soothe my poor feet! It did not disappoint! I got a sparkly blue polish (cause I am having boys) and Stefani went craaazy and got green instead of her usual coral/pink. I loved spending time with her. Our husbands get along so well- sometimes I think they have the same brain- and the 4 of us love to hang out. It was good to spend some time with just Stefani, though. I am grateful we had the chance to develop our friendship independent of our husbands!!
When AJ got home from work- we went to the temple! This has become one of my favorite birthday activities and I think it is something we will continue to do for our whole lives. It is good to step out of the me-me-me attitude of birthdays and remember that its just another day. The temple does that for me- it helps me remember that there is so much more than presents and cake!
Monday and Tuesday were both focused on making and coming to terms with the decision. There were pros and cons for the decision to stay. Most of them revolved around AJs ability to grow with the company versus the complicated situation with the twins coming. We decided through prayer that we should stay in Utah- however that decision means that AJ takes a backseat role this semester while the Seattle guys take lead.
Initially this was really hard for AJ. Though the decision doesn't affect equity or pay, he felt gipped that by doing what is best for our family he had to give up leadership and responsibility at work. For two days we really struggled with this. Following the prompting to stay in Utah seemed like a punishment. However, once AJ spoke with the Wade (the CEO) he realized that taking a backseat this semester may be exactly what we need. He will want/need time to spend helping me with the babies. Also, by having less responsibility at work he is able to take paternity leave once the babies come (what what!!) and really enjoy learning how to be a dad.
I would have really struggled in Seattle- but we would have made it work. I am just grateful that we have been able to see the benefit for our family by staying in Utah. Once the Microsoft accelerator is over, AJ will take some of his responsibilities back and things will go back to normal... or as close to normal as we can get with twins c:
Blessings:
- My birthday was this week! I had so much fun- the day was the perfect mix of relaxing and fun-filled. First, I went to lunch with our cousin Christy and her daughter Abby! We tried a Thai place in Provo and it was awesome. The lunch special portion size was huge and I even had enough for... drumroll please... leftovers!
*note: I have not had leftovers in quite a while because I eat and eat and eat. c:
Then I took a nap which was wonderful, and afterwards Stefani Mortensen and I got a pedicure! It felt amazing. I have been dreaming of getting a pedicure for a while now to soothe my poor feet! It did not disappoint! I got a sparkly blue polish (cause I am having boys) and Stefani went craaazy and got green instead of her usual coral/pink. I loved spending time with her. Our husbands get along so well- sometimes I think they have the same brain- and the 4 of us love to hang out. It was good to spend some time with just Stefani, though. I am grateful we had the chance to develop our friendship independent of our husbands!!
When AJ got home from work- we went to the temple! This has become one of my favorite birthday activities and I think it is something we will continue to do for our whole lives. It is good to step out of the me-me-me attitude of birthdays and remember that its just another day. The temple does that for me- it helps me remember that there is so much more than presents and cake!
- AJ and I had breakfast with my Aunt, Gayle, and cousins Abbey and Ethan! It was really nice to catch up and to get her advice on the whole Seattle situation.
- As a surprise birthday gift, AJ planned a dinner with friends! He planned it for the day after my birthday so it really was a surprise c: Oh my oh my oh my it was so much fun!! We hung out in Kaylie and Dallas's backyard, ate Hawaiian haystacks, and played with the puppies. It was the perfect gift!!
- As a surprise birthday gift, AJ planned a dinner with friends! He planned it for the day after my birthday so it really was a surprise c: Oh my oh my oh my it was so much fun!! We hung out in Kaylie and Dallas's backyard, ate Hawaiian haystacks, and played with the puppies. It was the perfect gift!!
- We moved to my parents house in Logan, UT! It has been fun to hang out with my lil' sis Emma, chill on the porch with my puppy-doggie Sookie, and get things ready for the babies!!
- Our frame stroller came!!! I am so excited for this thing- it fits folded up in our trunk and when it's in use the car seats clip in to frame. I love it!
- I went to see my new OB in Logan. It went so incredibly well- I could not have asked for a better OB. He instilled confidence in my ability to carry these babies to 36 or 37 weeks! I feel on top of the world and I believe that these boys will be born big and healthy!
Much love,
G
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