Some Things Never Change

This sort of reminds me of his baby hair, except that now he's got a whole lot more of it. However, when I look at this picture I think of all the things I should have been doing instead of using a $200 blowdryer on my two-year-old.

See? Still cute!

Highs and Lows

When we lived in Gibsons, I went to an awesome Moms-and-tots group that I would have insisted on having every single day if I'd known how much I would miss it. Hindsight's twenty-twenty, I KNOW!! Anyway, when we'd finally get our kids settled and our coffees stirred, Susie would say "okay, let's hear everyone's highs and lows for the week". Then we would start and not stop until the kids were begging for nourishment in the form of McNuggets.

So if I were still sitting in that precious circle, this is what I would say.

Highs:

1. Our computer got fixed!! For only $30!!! Seriously, the only guy in town who fixes computers got back from his six months in Palm Springs and had our computer fixed in half an hour. Not only is it back on, we no longer sound like a jet is taking off in our living room. Bonus.

2. The kids are still cute. Phew!

3. I finally lost a pound. Actually, I've lost three, which I attribute to my shiny new iPod. Not hearing myself clunk, clunk, clunk on the treadmill is a big help. I'm trying not to think about how much I would have lost if I'd asked for one for Christmas, but anyway, again about that hindsight...

4. Our vacation is so close I can almost smell that Chilliwack smell. You know what I mean.

Lows:

1. If you'd asked me about our vacation this morning, I would have been sobbing into a protein shake, but thankfully it seems as though it's fallen into place. There were a few days where we were not sure if David would be able to have a vacation at all but THANK GOD it worked out. So far. We'll see.

2. Our sleek new rowing machine that we purchased with our tax return three weeks ago has still not arrived. Grrr. The hardest part is that I'm the one that ordered it along with another piece of machinery for the clinic, and I'm the worst at being hard-nosed with salespeople even when I can feel I'm being screwed. So here's what I would say if I had the cajones: Brad at Rocky Mountain Fitness, I know you screwed up this order somehow and you're not being straight with me, so you're either going to pay for the shipping or drive the thing up here yourself. Yes, I know Prince George is a long way from here, but you're going to make it happen. Oh, and I want a free exercise ball.

So that's pretty much it. As alway the highs outnumber the lows, and God is on His throne.

Quick Update

Okay, so we're without a computer for the time being, and unless a Future Shop opens up in our area we will have to wait until we go South to get it fixed (which is in 3 weeks and 6 days, but who's counting?). So while I'm furiously typing at my in-laws' computer, here's everything that's coming to my head.

1. I STILL have not lost a pound. Insert head banging into brick wall here.

2. The kids are STILL cute. Even with the growling and smacking.

3. We might be getting a new puppy. Why, you ask? Well, because it's free, and because that's what you do when you move North. Lose your mind and gain a puppy.

4. As I mentioned, we are coming South in 3 weeks and 6 days. Yes, I'm counting. Yes, when I'm on the treadmill each day, the only distraction from the pain and rivers of sweat running everywhere is the thought that I will see some of you very soon. The new iPod helps, too, which leads me to #5:

5. David somewhat surprised me with an iPod for my birthday. It's small and shiny and has 8 gigs of crisp sound and clear pictures. If it were pink I might feel like a very spoiled teenager, but because David, in his great wisdom, bought me silver I only feel like a mildly spoiled adult.

So that's pretty much it for now, unless God drops an IT tech into our laps between now and May 3rd. He could, but will He...we'll see.