We are Officially Moved.....+ Maksim Updates

Our first home, cleaned and all moved out.

We are now officially moved into our new rental place yet we are still living out of boxes. I have so far organized the bathrooms and kitchen with the help of my Aunt Mika which has been a godsend.  I did a major purge too (5 large boxes worth!) which felt uplifting. I didn't do any heavy lifting due to being 7 months pregnant but organizing really has taken a toll on my lower back.  Just to think once we find a place to buy I will be doing this all over again....cringe.  Moving sucks but it's for the best.  Our old place officially closed escrow yesterday which was bittersweet.  When we dropped off our keys last night my heart sank a bit.  Lots of great memories were spent there.  It was our first home together and we brought Maksim home from the hospital there too.  Maksim really didn't have to adjust to the new place which made things easy.  He is having fun going through the boxes and essentially making a mess.

Now for some Maksim updates:

• Breaking news!  Maksim has went pee in his potty now twice!!!!  Twice I said!  This is huge and we give him a standing ovation which he loves.  Now if we can get him potty trained before the baby comes would be a miracle.  
• His vocabulary is really expanding.  He is constantly saying "over there."  Its his first official English sentence.  Other words have been play, hot, kaka, moon, one, two, all done, cheese, and other misc Russian/Serbian words.  Some words that come out of his mouth really come to a surprise to us.  I guess we can thank Mickey Mouse Clubhouse for that.  I really realized he almost understands everything we tell him.  Does he listen all the time, well no.  
• Maksim and I are both healthy again.  His appetite is back to normal which means he eats a lot!  He has a new found passion for french fries, fish, and M&Ms.  

Love,

First Gen Fam

Sick of being Sick plus the Non-Bachelorette Weekend!

I made these during out cupcake decorating class at Cake and Art in West Hollywood.

Eileen.  The Non-Bachelorette.

The funnest cupcake class ever.

Pictures:  1. The move has begun.  2. Maksim eating ice cream; that means he is feeling a lot better!  3.  Redbury Hotel for Non-Bachelorette Party  4.  Eileen's bridal party  5. Me 6. Eileen and I during Mystery Dinner.

I have very behind on blog posts.  Maksim was sick for a good two weeks that means we were quarantined inside.  As soon as he got better I got sick.  I have a ear and sinus infection so I have little to no energy all on top of being 7 months pregnant.  I haven't had an ear infection since I was a kid and I forgot how much it sucks!  It's just completely ridiculous and the timing was horrible. Trying to pack for our move this week wasn't easy and I didn't get as much done as I hoped. I was a trooper and did make it out for my friend's (Eileen) non-bachelorette party in Hollywood which was fabulous so I am so glad I did not pass it up.  I made it through the weekend but failed to go out late night due to my "condition."   The weekend was filled with fun activities and cupcakes; need I say more. Great job to Valerie, Amy, and Olivia for planning a great girl's getaway.  I hope to get better and start blogging regularly soon!

Love,
First Gen Fam

Moving

We are moving.....yes, you read that right.  We put our home the market in July to see if we can get the price we want for it and low and behold a nice lady has decided to buy it (sigh, tear wipe).  I should have realized my superstar real estate agent husband, www.standiego.com, would actually make it a reality.  It is bittersweet because we love our home.  Its updated, has all amenities you can wish for, and its our first home so it holds a soft spot in our heart. The decision to move came about after our trip to Cleveland. Seeing Maksim play in my father's and aunt's backyards with other kids was to say the least awesome (the jungle gyms and trampolines were big hit).  We enjoyed drinks and dinners outside while he ran around and played.  It was bliss.  Plus moving might mean a bigger kitchen and extra bedroom for us which wouldn't hurt either.

Back to moving.  It is just plain stressful especially being 6+ months pregnant.  Luckily we are not hoarders and are minimalist minus all the toys.  Trying to find an apartment with a short lease and up to my standards is hard!  We want something clean, good price (the idea is to save as much as possible before buying), convenient to work/babysitters, etc.  The plan is to buy a new home in a years time but it can take longer.  I'm hoping we can find a home for our family sooner than later but we do not want to rush on a purchase and later regret it.  I know when I set into a home if it will be right for us or not.  I am just plain picky so I am afraid it might be a while.  It is fun daydreaming of new furniture and decorating at least!  Moving is a b#%&h but it will be well worth it in the end when I am sitting outside sippin on some lemonade watching my boys playing in our own backyard.

Love,
First Gen Fam