Lately...

It's halfway through August already, ahh!

I can't keep up. 

We are busy hustling and figuring out our new routine now that school is back in session and summer is OVER. 

Speaking of summer, I felt like we had a pretty good one given our circumstances. 

Some of the best parts were announcing our baby, visiting family in California (documented that whole trip on Instagram) and David finally getting a new freaking JOB!

It was totally a bummer being sick for a good part of it but having our summer bucket list to work on helped make it feel like it wasn't a total loss. 

We almost got everything checked off!

That being said, here's an update on what all of us have been up to lately...

Yes, David did get a new job!!!

In fact his first day is tomorrow, ahhh!!!!

This has been a huge answer to our prayers and has been something we've been working towards for the last 2 years. 

If you've read here awhile, you know its been a LONG time coming. 

Lots of prayers and tears and feeling hopeless and forgotten, finally coming to an end. 

His official title is Cardiac Rehabilitation Manager. 

He will be running the cardiac and pulmonary rehab clinics at a hospital just up the road from us. 

I still can't believe how it all worked out. 

He was called for his initial interview while we were in California. 

We happened to be in the middle of terrible traffic and the kids were soo restless. 

We said a prayer together as a family and we asked the kids to be so so quiet while he was on the phone. 

They didn't make a single peek the entire phone call. 

I was SHOCKED!

I felt like that had to be a sign. 

They wanted to meet with him in person as soon as we got back into town. 

He rocked his in person interview and they said they'd get back to him in a week or so since they had other candidates to interview. 

We knew the drill, and didn't give much thought to it since we'd been rejected soo many times. 

The next day I got a call from him in the morning and he yelled "JESS THEY OFFERED ME THE POSITION OH MY GOSH!"

I was like WHAT!?

and instantly burst into tears. 

I couldn't believe it. 

I still remember the joy and excitement in his voice. 

They told him they didn't even want to interview anyone else and wanted him on their team. 

It was seriously the best news. 

I couldn't contain my excitement and called all my family and close friends who have been such a huge support through the whole process. 

He is just so thrilled to finally get the position he's always dreamed of!

A real job, with GOOD benefits, ahhhh, we've made it!

God is SO good and he hears our prayers. 

(even when we feel like he doesn't lol)

We've been on our knees thanking Him for making this all possible. 

Wish David good luck on his first day tomorrow :) 

I'm busy growing another baby Olsen and trying not to be an anxious emotional mess all the time. 

The anxiety that comes with being pregnant is probably the hardest part for me. 

I hate how my brain works like that but it does. 

Some days it's crippling and other day it's manageable but it's always there. 

Staying consistently active, working out and scheduling my own time to do so has really helped keep me sane. 

I like to joke that it's cheaper than therapy lol, although, I'm not against seeing someone... I really probably should. 

I'm currently training for my second sprint triathlon. 

The race is at the end of September and I'll be 25 weeks pregnant. 

I'm so much slower than before but I don't care. 

It just feels so good to get out there and move and get it done. 

I have my 20 week ultrasound this week and I just can't wait to see the baby again. 

I think that will really help calm down my nerves. 

I always seemed to get worked up the last few days before that big ultrasound. 

All the unknown and worst case scenarios running through my head...

Bleh.

Besides that, I'm just enjoying having half the Olsen crew at home during the day!

Fran and Wolfe can be sooo fun. 

They also know how to relax and take it easy which is nice when I'm having a harder day. 

Remington is loving first grade!

He was so nervous going to a new school this year but after learning that his best church buddy was in his class, he got super excited. 

The school they go to is a STEM academy (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

I guess they are using iPads and computers a lot and Remington was like I learned how to do it so fast!!

David and I laughed because the kids have never really used either. 

I felt a pang of guilt for a second wondering if I had held them back by not allowing iPads and computer time at home but he sounds like he's catching on quick so who knows haha. 

He loves reading and is always reminding me we need to go to the library so he can pick out a new chapter book. 

He also got a new pair of glasses and they are just soo stinking cute on him I can't even handle it!!

I am so excited to see what else he learns this year. 

Olive LouLou is in Kindergarten! 

She says she's bored a lot (lol) but she's so sassy after school I think that's just her being a stinker. 

She struggles in the heat and absolutely falls apart when she realizes I came to pick them up without the car. 

I don't blame her, it sucks, but its good for her too. 

She is very opinionated and very particular about certain things, it is SO funny to me. 

I just can't believe the beautiful little girl she is becoming. 

She always has the funniest things to say and her reactions to anything asked of her are 

always so dramatic. 

I wouldn't have it any other way. 

This girl is going places someday. 

Francessssss. 

Smack dab in the middle of threenagerhood. 

It's killing me guys. 

Hands down my least favorite stage of toddlerhood. 

Don't let the sweet little, chubby cheek smile fool you...

The constant boobing and whining is literally giving me an eye twitch. 

I can't even. 

On the other hand, she has totally been a snuggle bug lately. 

Anytime I'm laying down she asks to come snuggle up with me. 

Wolfe sees it and gets all competitive and throws his weight around to come get a spot and then before you know it, it's a knock down drag out fight over who gets the best snuggle spot. 

Frances also got her first hair cut!

Her hair has struggled to grow since day one lol. 

It literally has always been a dozen different lengths so I trimmed off the random long pieces so it's mostly all even in the back now. 

It looks a lot thicker and I hope it will continue to grow well. 

She loves going to nursery and is obsessed with the daycare at the YMCA!

She actually cries when we have to leave. 

Last but not least, MR. WOLFE!

This kid. 

Like my momma always says, "he just has a wild look in his eye!"

He is straight up crazy. 

See those wounds on his head!?

Yah, that's from continually provoking the bunny...

He will lay and cuddle with her while she grooms him and then out of nowhere he whacks her across the face and she retaliates. 

He just laughs!

I'm like dude, you deserved it. 

He's gotta learn someway lol. 

He's talking SO much I just can't believe it. 

He just learned the "baby shark do-do-do" song and he sings it

constantly while doing the hands signs. 

I die. 

He also learned how to climb out of his crib!

We knew it was coming and are actually surprised it didn't happen sooner. 

We transitioned him to a twin bed back in Remington's room and he's doing totally fine. 

He was more than ready and he loves the freedom of getting up when he's up. 

He's only come into our room 2x in the middle of the night and I actually don't mind because I love those snuggles. 

He is currently obsessed with Teletubbies which is so adorable. 

He sings the intro song and points out the baby sun and all the rooney bunnies. 

I feel like I'm reliving my childhood lol. 

I'm so curious how he's going to adjust to a new little nugget next year...

We gotta work more on being soft.

If his interactions with the bunny mean anything, it's going to be a rough transition haha.