It has been a while and really there are a lot things to put down on electronic paper. If I don't get something started here I might not ever get it done, so even if it isn't pretty at least it is here!
THE GOOD:
1. Our home closed :)
2. Ryan got the bathrooms, kitchen and carpets cleaned before I got here. There were still lots to clean but at least it was a good starting point.
3. The kids and I made the 13ish hour trip here by ourselves and are still all alive.
4. Our stuff got moved from point A to point B and I don't think too many things are lost or broken, so that is great. Clark took a lot of pictures of our moving truck (there are 23 on his camera to choose from) so this good item gets a picture!
5. We are all together again :)
6. School started for Clark (FIFTH GRADE!!) and he is doing great at his third elementary school. We live close to the school so he even gets to ride his bike to school every day...currently he is still excited about it but we will see if that enthusiasm continues for another couple of years!
7. Going back in time to catch up...We had a great visit with my Grandma before we moved. I am so glad we got to go up and see her!
8. Some great friends came to visit...good thing it took so long to move so we could see them. I don't have pictures of everything but here are a couple!
THE BAD:
1. Lucy had a TERRIBLE allergic reaction to eggs (we think). I made French Toast for breakfast on Saturday and didn't think about breaking up some small pieces for her to eat...bad idea. I put her down for a nap and when she woke up really early from it I went in to find her face all red and swollen and rashes all over her sweet little body. She was scratching all over and crying. After a good dose of Benadryl and about 6 hours she was doing much better but it still makes me concerned for what might lie ahead.
2. I have spent $498 and FIVE hours at the DMV in the last two days...wow. At least I am done with that place!
2. I have spent $498 and FIVE hours at the DMV in the last two days...wow. At least I am done with that place!3. Ryan's commute is about an hour and 10 minutes in the morning and almost 2 hours in the evenings...but on a good note at least we see him every night, unlike the months while he was 'here' and I was 'there'.
4. This home has lots of little bugs in and around it...ants, spiders, etc. Hope we can get those to go away soon!
5. We have friends in now another place that we miss...and to all who helped my maintain my sanity and take care of my kids and helped us get out of there in one piece - THANK YOU! (The thank you part really should be up there in the GOOD category.)
6. Bella got into my make-up again today. I have to say, she really didn't do as well this time as last time applying her mascara. Notice it in her hair too. And the little touch of lip gloss above the lips is always a classic. That girl does have beautiful long lashes though!!
THE UGLY
1. The backyard has weeds that are almost as tall as I am, and there are a lot of them. (This is just a small sample! We have our work cut out for us on the landscaping. We started on the front yard and took some 'before' pictures and I will post on our progress later for anyone who still manages to check out our life.
2. There are some horrific light fixtures in this house. Those are pretty easy to change but still ugly, and then I have to find ones I really want...it is on the really long list of things to do.Well, I think I am going to stop there...those are most of the highlights. Now I can move forward and try not to have a million items all in one post! Thanks to anyone who actually read it...now you can comment so I know you came :) j/k
