Well we made it! Last week was Todd's MIT LFM Open House. We drove from my parents house to Quincy Ma, and grabbed the T there (the local subway system). It was a two day long orientation of sorts. Several times I was on the verge of tears, but we got through it! We are really excited for this new adventure, but it definitely is a change of life for us. It was really great to go to the campus and see where we will be for the next two years. It is a interesting campus, where there aren't any real bounders so to speak, it just looks like part of the city. During the Open House they had several activities planned for the SO's (significant others) of the students and I got to meet several of the wives of the class of 09. It was really nice to get a lot of questions answered from girls who knew first hand. Basically in a nut shell they told us to get ready to be a single parent for two years, not a shocker to hear, but it still is a big pill to swallow. I met some of the other wives of the class of 2010 and there are a couple other stay at home moms, and one funny thing is all of us have boys. We have already talked about starting a playgroup, and I offered the idea about doing a playgroup/lunch date every week like we did in Tucson, so I am carrying that tradition to the east coast! We got to tour our prospective residencies Westgate and Eastgate, (if you want to see where we will be living click on the words and look at the pictures and floor plans) both are on campus housing. We are going to have to sublet an apartment for the summer at either one of these places and then we will find out in May where we will be living for the Fall and Spring semesters. Overall it was good to go and see what life will be like for the next two years. It will be interesting living in the city with two kids to say the least. I am sure I will have many crazy/ funny stories and adventures so keep posted as I fumble my way through this! Today Todd goes back to Tucson to move us out of our house, finish work, and tie up loose ends. The boys and I will stay here in Rhode Island until we meet back up at the end of May and make the big move to Cambridge!
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I'm excited to see what the next few years has in store for you, GORDON, and the kids. Even though we didn't live in the same state to being with, I feel like you just moved away and I miss you already. I guess it's because you aren't online like me 24/7 anymore. You better keep up on your blog!
Great!!!-Thatcher will finally have some boys to play with at playgroup. No more asking to dress up in princess outfits!!! Todd is relieved,-I'm sure. Of course Lacey keeps asking about Thatcher. I think she understands now that he lives far away, because we went to Mcdonalds today and she asked if Thatcher would be there and then she laughed and said, "he can't fly in a airplane to get to Mcdonalds!" I miss you, give me a call when you get a chance. Teresa
I had not realized you were officially "gone" - wow! Although we did not see each other socially I admire all you and your husband did in our ward. I just want to say you will be missed and I will be checking your blog to hear about your new adventures. Good luck! --Cori
I'm excited for you guys.I've lived in AZ all my life.I catch myself dreaming once in a while of living somewhere else especially when the HOT AZ summers hit!So have fun and enjoy the change of scenery!We'll miss your family.
-Cindy
I can't believe you guys are in Boston! I remember how much you guys wanted to go so I am excited you guys to get to go to MIT! Good luck with the graduate school wife thing. I have actually loved living in our family housing. There is always something to do!
I can't believe you guys are in Boston! I remember how much you guys wanted to go so I am excited you guys to get to go to MIT! Good luck with the graduate school wife thing. I have actually loved living in our family housing. There is always something to do!
you were in quincy?! that's where we live! you guys are going to do great living in the city. did you know that aubrey hiers lives in cambridge while her husband is at mit? let me know when you guys get here and we can try and meet up.
I'm so excited that you're in Boston! Not that it puts you any closer to those of us living in the midwest, but Boston is one of my favorite cities. I went to BU before my mission and loved it - there are so many fun things to do. The boys will love Boston Commons. The frog pond is turned into a skating rink in the winter and during the summer, I think you can wade in it. Anyway, good luck!
Good luck with the transition! It will be so nice to be closer to your parents! Now you can say that you've raised your boys on the East Coast!! You should call Trisha and you guys can catch up on good old times! Keep us all posted on all of your adventures!
How exciting! I love Boston. Have fun on your new adventure. I love new beginnings!
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