1) yes, we have moved, been moved, and are enjoy our new place. Hannah got to paint her room green (a misty light green from our friends, THANKS SANDY, DAN, and JOSIE!) We also painted the liing room burn orangey color (not UT orange) which was left over from our bonus room in Memphis!! Then today we FINALLY got table and chairs for the dining room (yes, we actually have a dining room. for those who have visited us in Chicago, this apt is quite the spacious space- 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, separate dining room, AND PLENTY of room for visitors!!! Now don't get too excited, it is still a very old building and University owned.)
Daddy's little helper when Mommy is on call!
Hannah is GREAT at swiffering!
Uncle Todd and Hannah were trying to hide from all the moving duties!2) We're not the only ones excited about living in the building. Hannah's friend, Eva, lives 2 floors above us. The girls can talk to each other through the bathroom vents, yes, 2 floors above us. Imagine what it is like for the people between us! They see each other pretty much ALL day long - 8-9 hours- and then get to play together again when they get home sometimes. You would think they are sick of each other (and they do have their moments) but when it's time for one to leave, they BOTH cry like they would never see each one again! Such great friendships at an early age!
3) So med school for me...I have just finished my rotation in Pediatrics and I LOVED IT!! It's not a big surprise really b/c for those who have known me for a long time, know that I have always wanted to be a pediatrician. Well, that's not changed and it's now most definite that I will be applying for residency in Pediatrics this time next year (save the dates folks for June 2010!!!)
4) Of course, last but not least, Election 2008. I am happy to say we are neighbors with our President-elect. Yes, truly we live only a few blocks from him but of course we are not the lucky ones allowed anywhere within 3 blocks of his street!!! it is nonetheless vey exciting. I have even seen him take his kids to school, you can't miss the long line of police cars and black SUVs!!! But what I really want to share is how proud I am that Hannah knows something a little about elections and the presidency at this age and during a time when people don't even know whether Africa is a continent or a country! We watched the election on tv with Eva and her family and they both knew who Brack Obama was or rather knew of him. They even asked if we voted for Obama! I told her I should have taken her to vote with me but she told me she was too young! Next election, she is going with me. Typical Hyde Park and University of Chicago 3 year olds I tell you Regardless of whom you personally voted for or your views on this next President, you cannot deny a 3 year old the right to learn about the President of the United States or that SHE too could be President someday...if she so chooses (but for now Hannah wants to be a Pediatrician like mom and her own pediatrician, Dr. M).
5) Finally, this fall we visited our favorite apple orchard for a little apple pickin (20lbs worth of apples!!!!)and a pumpkin for the perfect jack-o-lantern (we didn't carve it but rather painted it since it would be inside the apt!)
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