Here We Are

Yes, we made it! Been a very busy week moving, setting up our house, and starting a new job. There will be several moving updates, but this will get you started. Last Friday and Saturday, this was the scene at our old apartment . . .













Lastly, thank you so much to our dear friends and family who helped with the move! We really could not have done it without your help. I'd still be sitting and looking at boxes if it were up to me!

Quick Baby Update

We had our 12 week appointment this morning. Everything is progressing just fine. We were able to hear baby's heartbeat for the first time today - so fun! Baby's heart is beating about 160 beats per minute.

I am not gaining any weight but that's not surprising given how little I've been up for eating. The doctor says I will start putting it on soon and not to worry one bit. I have no appetite for sugar or coffee and haven't for the past 8 weeks. Very, very unusual for me! Right now my cravings (subject to change at any time) are for Caesar salad, apples, and French bread. Of all the things I could be eating I guess that's not too bad.

So what do you think, boy or girl? ;)

Last Day

Today was my last day of work.

HIP.

HIP.

HOORAY.

Three Month Photo

Yep, there's definitely a little baby bump there. It is starting to sink in that it is going to get bigger! I know that's a good thing. :)

Mom and I went shopping for a few maternity basics (and one really gorgeous dress) last weekend, but I'm still getting by with loose-fitting summer dresses for now. We'll see how long I can make it . . . I'm scared of those big elastic panels. Shudder.

Where We've Been

Did you miss us? We were relaxing in the Smoky Mountains. Had to get away from all the boxes for a few days.

View from our "cabin"


Playing games with the family


Laughing trying not to fall off the rock

IRS, Part 3

Remember this? And this?

Cause yesterday we got another letter from the IRS saying we owe taxes and interest and they are going to put a tax lien on our property (I am wondering what property?).

So I called AGAIN today. Fifty-nine minutes and thirty-eight seconds to straighten this mess that is not of my making out. Recall the IRS deposited our check the week after we mailed it, but they filed it under the wrong Social Security number, even though the correct number was written on the front of the check.

When we talked last time, they told me I would "not receive more letters requesting payment and interest." THEY LIED. But why am I not surprised?

Today I was on hold for 20 minutes. Then I explained the situation. Here's the short version.
IRS: Your account has been closed, but the payment was never posted.
Me: I am looking at my cancelled check right now.
IRS: Okay, let me see if I can find it. (more time on hold) I can't find your payment. Let me look again. (on hold again) No, I still can't find it. Read me the numbers on the back.
Me: long list of numbers . . . blah blah blah . . .
IRS: Hold on a minute. (more boring music plays) No, that's not bringing anything up. But if we cashed it, we can find it. (thought but not said: SHEESH CRAZY PEOPLE I HAVE THE CANCELLED CHECK RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME! YOU BETTER HOPE YOU CAN FIND IT!) Can you fax me a copy?
Me: Yes, but it'll take me a minute. I need to get up from my desk.
IRS: Okay, I'll hold. (this part was kind of fun, since I'd been on hold about 35 minutes by this point)
Me: Okay, I just faxed it over.
IRS: I don't see it.
Me: I'll send it again.
IRS: Now I have it. Please hold. (long wait) Well, I found your payment. (thought but not said, YES you cashed it five months ago!!!) It will take about two weeks to transfer over to your account. You should get a notice in the mail that your account has been closed.
Me: Thank you for your help.

Here's hoping the third time is the charm . . .

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

If only it was worth a thousand boxes. Because I think that's about how many I have left to pack. Oy.