This year Dale does his externships. He started in March, and 6 months of the year he got to choose which programs he would visit. (he visits the programs where he thinks that he would like to do his 3 year residency- and yes we get to foot the bill for travel and housing. Yuck) The other 6 months he is at the schools clinics and other places locally. For his out of town programs, we decided on SLC Utah, Tacoma Washington, Denver Colorado, Phoenix Arizona, and somewhere in Kentucky. We quickly decided that Kentucky wasn't for us- so he did a rotation in Cleveland. We figured if we didn't get one of the others out west- we didn't want to trade one place that we didn't want to live for another. Each rotation is 4 weeks long. Yikes. He brought us to Pocatello Idaho- and he just left for his 4 weeks in SLC. Pyper has been attached to him since the day she was born. It's amazing how little changes in 8 1/2 years.
He REALLY didn't want to leave!
The funny thing about this picture isn't that Pyper is crying, (she's a pretty emotional kid- her crying isn't out of the ordinary. We've gotten pretty good at ignoring her. Yes, we know we're insensitive.) it's that Elle is skipping and humming a few feet in front of her. I don't think they could be any more different if they tried.Well Willis- we already miss you! Don't be nervous... you'll do great! You always do. Love you!
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THAT SUCKS! I don't know how you do it with three kids and no husband. I would be packing up and going to poky for the month too. At least slc isn't too far. Good luck Dale.
Thanks for your sweet comment! Scott has to go East for trainings... some ar moenth long trainings that SUCK! Honestly, it gets easier the longer they have been gone. You stop remembering how it would be if they were there and then before you know it .... there they are! Just plan on alot of projects that need to get done. Hang in there!
Goodbyes are so tough! Poor Pyper! I hope she always adores him like that and I'm sure she will! That is darling...good luck surviving...you will do great! Thank goodness for blogging, huh? We're here for you girlfriend!
I ran across your blog from links on other people's blogs. Your kids are still as beautiful as ever and Crew is gorgeous! I can't believe it's been over 2 years since we moved from Shaker. Had any fun run-ins with the downstairs neighbors? Are they the same as when we were there? Is the house treating you well? Anyhow, it was fun to look through your blog and show Paden and Amelia our old house and friends. Take care and good luck!
Meghan this post is so heartbreaking. I literally shed some tears over it because I know what it is like. How are you holding up? Hope you guys are having fun. Still in Idaho? Sorry about your flesh eating thing on your face. That really sucks. You should post the pictures of that.
I think that is sooooo sad:( How is Dale liking his externship's? I am excited to see where you guys go...... this time for you guys is definitley an exciting and unpredictable time!
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