The Enzler Family: Homeless

The Darnells have taken us in.

We had hoped our house would be ready at the end of June, but it would take an act of God. This past week it rained a ton which delayed the exterior work that had been planned. We did not pass the electrical inspection, so the electricians have been out a ton, the brickers put in pedestals and some more of the trim (exterior doors) have been completed. We still have a ways to go and your parents are stressed. You on the other hand have been fantastic. You seem un-phased by this enormous transition.

It’s been really great living with the Darnells. Griffin (their 18 month old) recently transitioned to his big boy room in lieu of his baby brother / sister to be born in September, so you have your very own room. You sleep in a crib. You have a permanent changing table and rocking chair. Great training for your nursery in the new house. When we wake you up in the mornings, you are SO smiley and happy. We joke it’s because you know we are busting you out of jail (crib / swaddle). You still stretch a lot but the routines aren’t as lengthy. Your dad and I sleep downstairs in the guest room. Kristin is a stay at home mom, so we have been able to hang out during the day. She has introduced me to Mommyfit – a group of moms that get together and work out with strollers / kiddos in the park or the mall if it rains. Many of these moms live right in our neighborhood. Since it was raining last Monday, we took you and Griffin to Baby Bounce where there were 50-75 moms and kids singing, waving colorful scarves and egg shakers. You were so intrigued. It was like nothing you have ever seen before!

Kristin and I take turns making dinner. It was great watching her with Griffin and seeing a glimpse of what you will be like. Griffin loves you. He tried to pat you even though he pats sometimes can be little swats. He says “baby” every time he sees your swing or sees me coming down the stairs. When you are sleeping, he says “shhh” and tip toes around. Brodie (the Darnell’s dog) does drive by licks – you don’t even care that he is 10 times as big as you. You love to blow spit bubbles. Sometimes you fall asleep mid bubble. Sometimes there is milk in your bubbles. You must store milk in your cheeks you little chipmunk you.

Because your head has a flat spot on the middle right side of your head, we spend a lot of the days in “sleep training” where I prop you up against something so that you are laying on the left side of your head. You HATE this and cry. You also really hate tummy time. You can get your head up but then you don’t know what to do.

Your dad had his first father’s day the first Sunday we were at the Darnells. We met Nonnie, Grandad, Brian and Thip, Alex, Mimi and Papa and Jeff, Kristin and Griffin on the new pedestrian bridge (Continental) for a gospel brunch. It was four course meal and the food was really good but it was HOT! We didn’t last long for the gospel part. Afterwards, we toured your dad’s new site in Oak Cliff (Alexan Trinity). The property just opened and it’s already getting a ton of renters. I can see why. It’s a beautiful property with rooftop views of downtown. I’m so proud of your dad. Their properties are gorgeous.

You met your new buddy Alexander Byrd Christian the third last Friday night. He is 4 weeks younger than you. We met the Christians and the Darnells for dinner at Cane Russo. Afterwards, we had a family date at Times Ten Tavern.

Our anniversary was this past Tuesday. You have slept through really loud concerts, so we decided we would take you with us and go to Shinsei (this fancy Japanese restaurant). I’m not sure why but you HATED Shinsei. As soon as the hostess sat us, you started screaming. Haha! I guess you don’t like Japanese. So, we went to Snuffers. You fell right to sleep.

On Wednesday, your dad’s company sold their Las Colinas project. It was the first sell from the “new” company that your dad has been a part of for the last few years so the sale was a really big deal. Your dad works a ton of hours and put so much time and energy into this deal. I am so proud of your dad and all of his accomplishments.

Kristin and Griffin left to go to Michigan for a month this past Wednesday and Jeff left for a week on Friday, so your dad and I are house sitting / dog sitting. The very day that Jeff left, I locked myself out of the house with you inside! Luckily I had my phone with me. It was the best possible scenario even though it scared the bejesus out of me. Once it happened, I called a locksmith while Jeff called their old neighbor who had a key. Dallas traffic is really bad, so I figured that two options were better than one in getting to you. The neighbor showed up at the same time as the locksmith which was also the same time that this man sat in the yard next door with a very large, old German Shepard. The locksmith said he got his first ticket hurrying to get to me. I was able to get in and of course you slept right through it!