Monday, April 27, 2009

Still Alive...barely!

Took a little break! First due to exams, then due to catching up on everything I neglected while studying. On top of that we've been having huge problems with our computer/connection. Thank goodness we have our little friend!

One thing I have come to realize is that not only are we a 2 computer family, but, we are a family that NEEDS a computer. It is no longer a WANT. Can you believe that?!?!? Actually, I bet that most of you are as well. What would happen if your one computer broke down? How long could you go without it?

So, now, not including Callum's work computer we now have as many computers as we do televisions. Funny thing is we use both computers more than we do the television.

We have also been busy with Easter parties, Spring Break (yes, Spring Break for 5 year olds) and a trip to Wilmington. All were great times! Here are some pics of Geordie's school Easter party;

Here's the two 4 year old classes
(please notice the 4 gentlemen on the bottom right)

Here is what I like to call 'Geordie and his big brother, Bubba'!


Remember the Three wise monkeys proverb?!?
Geordie with his good friends;


Finally, on the hunt!
Sorry for the blurriness but I think it's a cute pic!


Through all this we had to deal with a more so than usual bratty phase. Would you believe that he started to yell at us?!?! I know!! I was dumb founded!! By the 3rd time he was in time out and after the 5th time (when he did it at a friends house where I had the back up of another mother who had been having the same problem at the same time...I know, we said hhhhmmm?!? as well) that was the last. Since then, things have been good!

As for me, really, still here. Some days I'm ready to pack the car and leave. More houses in our subdivision have gone up for sale, more houses are foreclosed. They keep saying it's going to get worse before it gets better. I think, it's possible that for once the media has NOT blown something out of proportion. Here's hoping our luck changes soon.






5 comments:

much more than a mom said...

Awww, I love the pic of him running!

Just come home to Canada - there's lots of room!

Elena said...

yay, you're back. i really was wondering...

chelle said...

aww the whole situation must be so frustrating!! Hang in there.

What adorable pictures!

Ann Hobbs said...

Helen, I love your blog! You actually get it and I know your family and friends love hearing your story while you are away from them. I wish I had more control over this house situation. All I can do is promise you I'll do all I can to get you sold and moved. The hope is that a solution will appear that we haven't heard of yet. Ann

Anonymous said...

Hi Helen,

You don't know me, but I couldn't help but notice the irony.

"Here's hoping our luck changes soon."

3.5 months and I think we've had enough "hope". FUBO

Nathan