I'm trying to be as outgoing as my kids, but it's not working. I don't have nearly the eyelash-batting-power that Gabriel has, I can't get away with talking to people's feet like Noah, and somehow, diving under the pew to grab people's shoes in the row in front of us like Duncan did didn't seem to be appropriate for me, at least not during an actual church meeting. You just can't make friends like kids do. They can say and do such random things, and it works. Noah can ask total strangers for a high five, and if people don't respond, he keeps trying new approaches until one works. He had tried with this one guy this week when we were out, and the guy wasn't paying him any attention, so finally on his 6th or 7th attempt, he yells "Chicka chicka high five???!!" ("Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" is one of his favourite books). That got us all laughing. I guess it will just take more time for us grown-up types. Am I anti-social? Am I a snob? Am I just weird? I feel like I'm 6 and a 1/2 again, starting a new school, across the country from where I had been living, having left my close-knit Grade 1 friends behind. And this time, I have no stickers to trade.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Adjustments, Not By My Chiropractor
Yes, it has been nearly a month since my last post. We've been a little busy. We moved. Out of 2 houses. With three little boys underfoot. This was no small feat, and thank heaven for helpful friends and neighbours. We're sort of settled in to our new place. I'm still waking up not sure where I am after a full week of sleeping here, and going to church today was just weird. We've been in the same ward for 7 years, one where we were one of the quiet-ish families, one where there were four nurseries and nearly no older people, one where, we decided today that the Bishop does at least twice the job of most Bishops- into one with mostly older people, one nursery, and we were by far the noisiest family there. I didn't trip over a single kid in the hallway between classes. It was like the twilight zone.
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Thank you so much for being such a great neighbor. We miss you already. :) I can't believe what a difference your new ward is. It definately sounds like the twilight zone. LOL Good luck with getting to know your new ward. You will do great!
Mold schmold. I can't believe you moved! You aren't allowed to move without going up on Fast Sunday and saying "this is our last Fast Sunday here" and then everyone has to show they are in favor by raising their right hand. [By the way, I would have raised my hand when they asked who's "opposed" ... even though you misspelled "neighbors" in this blog post. ;) ]
Canadian/English spelling!!! Neighbour, authour, etc. We like the extra work in Canada. :) There's not much else to do in the middle of the winter ;) !!!
oh my, wendy!!! oh how i miss you...this sounds like a love song!! you will do fabulous in a new ward. the awkwardness only lasts a few weeks! just put yourself out there...don't wait for people to come to you! you have a fabulous personality that everyone will love once they get to know you!! your kids may have the upper hand, but look who was their teacher :) i miss you tons...CALL ME!! xoxo
Wendy. Ohhh, I miss you already, too. Okay, I know we have not been in the same ward for over a year now, but it just seems sad to know you aren't there anymore. Unless, of course, you came in my direction... ;-) You and your family are wonderful, and the new ward is lucky to have you! Still, transitions are generally not easy, and I know from experience it is extra difficult to walk away from the AWESOME ward you just left. Just be yourself and I know people are going to love you!
You guys are missed already! Gabriel was so cute saying goodbye in primary--but it was so sad. It sounds like your new area will be so convenient, but starting over socially is daunting sometimes!
Ohh, I miss you guys SO much! I'm sorry you're in that uncomfortable new ward mode... I've definitely had that feeling before. I haven't discovered a solution to it yet. More time always seems to help though. In the meantime, that diving under the bench approach would definitely get a conversation started! :) I absolutely LOVE Noah's "Chicka chicka high five" comment!! What a character :) I just love your family! Can't wait to see you again in just a few more weeks!
I agree with Kat, you were a great neighbor and you always smiled or waved at me, and it was always when I needed it! I hope that you can feel more comfortable soon :) OH and I still think you make the best cookies ever. (when your hubby was our hometeacher he brought some over a couple times...HEAVEN!!!)
And THE BEST caramel apples!
I told you to move back to davencourt- see what happens when you don't listen?
Wendy and Jer!!! I miss you guys. I am so sad to see you leave. I know that you will be great in your new ward. You are both amazing people and your kids are the best. Let us know when you have time, so that we can still have you do movie/dinner nights!!!
Love ya
wendy--It is lez, I seriously am a slacker. I really don't know how anyone ever get anything done with kids! I apologize for playing phone tag. Call me and we will set up an apt for the boys ASAP. I need to catch up with you. I am super impressed that you have a blog that is awesome!! call me--luv--lez
Hang in there Wendy! I'm SO happy to have you in my neighborhood/ward. I can relate to how you feel about all the changes and new faces. I've had to start over in too many wards and honestly all the old people around here still scare the crap out of me. Sad thing is I don't have a "diaper" on like they do. Time is the only thing that makes it better, and a few deep breaths, and a good sense of humor. I love you and your family already.
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