A Busy Time

Things have been a little busy in our household...a little more than usual...well, at least in my life. After talking about moving to a larger house the last couple years, we have decided to move forward with it. The market is at a very low point and the housing prices are very sad when it comes to selling. Yet since we have a fair amount of equity we thought we would give it a shot; because on the flip side the prices for what we are looking for are incredible...so we are taking a step of faith and figure if it is meant to be it will be. If not, we have gotten our house in great working order and it looks the best it has ever looked :) Anyone who knows me knows that I am so NOT a neat freak nor do I enjoy cleaning. My mom always said I wouldn't mind so much once it was mine... I am still waiting for that day ;) So I have asked Ricky if this is his clever way of ensuring our house looks great at a moment's notice. Ricky has done an amazing job of getting the house in order and the realtor said multiple times at how our house has such nice curb appeal. Maybe I will add a picture...as it does look nice. And thanks to God for making all the roses be in bloom at such a perfect time :)

On top of all this I have been enrolled in a photography workshop as well as some Photoshop classes... I am enjoying learning both, but am second guessing taking them simultaneously, as I would rather focus on one or another. But I do enjoy it and am learning more and more which will help me futher my business as time permits.

I am on day #2 of some serious potty training with Derick. I know that we as parents are not to compare our children, but when I was seeing so many more boys that are younger than him that are potty trained, I decided to crack down more. Since Derick is soooo verbal I kept hearing that he will let me know when he is 'ready' but we had yet to 'hear' anything from him...so I needed to take the initiative. He has done great so far with a couple accidents, but overall I am pleased how much he is telling me. As a reward he gets two M&Ms or robin eggs...something I am not sure the dentist will be thrilled about, but we will be finding out shortly, as he has his first trip to the dentist in less than an hour. I am also hoping the potty training is relatively quick, as we start our first intensive swim (more like the survival) classes next week and it would be nice to not have to mess with swim diapers for very long.

Needless to say, all the craziness has run our household down. I think Tash brought some germs back with her from FL last week and our woredown immune systems are fighting the battle. So we are taking it easy, but then will get in gear, as next week we are off to my parents house to visit with my brother and family who will be in town for a week.

I am hoping to post some of our Easter pictures when I have get the next burst of energy to download and sort through pictures. Until then...Happy Trails!