Change of Living Plans

Well, we've discussed things and decided that maybe an apartment isn't the best idea after all. We've suggested to Amanda that she move in with us instead. It just makes more sense really. I mean yes, it is going to make for a crowded house, especially with me taking two very tough classes this Fall semester, but it's going to be the best case scenario really. The Dr. thinks she's going to be high risk, and could end up on bed rest, and if that's the case, she needs to be in a house where there are other people to help care for the kids, not alone. The entire reason for her moving up here is to make things easier on her (and us), so if she's with us here, then she has more help with the kids whether she's on bedrest or not! We have the entire family room that can be converted into a large bedroom/playroom/living area for her. We are going to put the trundle unit down there for her to sleep on, and she can have Jacob's crib down with her. There's already a 42 inch TV and DVD player down there all hooked up to the cable, as well as wireless internet access so that she can get online whenever she wants with the laptop we got her. The office can be converted into a kids room for Logan and Abigail so that's not an issue.

This way they won't have to give up their housing that they have now. We won't have to move a lot of stuff, just clothing, crib, toddler beds, things like that. When she's ready to move back down, she won't have to wait for another house to become available, because their house will still be theirs. She won't have to get utilities, cable, internet service etc. because we already have it.

So that's the new plan. We've suggested to her that she and James talk it over, because that's what we think will be best. My parents have also offered to have her visit them with the kids a few days a week, or however often she wants so that Dan and I can still get some alone time too. We think this is the best scenario for all involved :)

That's our newest update. Now I'm off to look at cribs, strollers, carseats, etc. on consumer reports!