I kept thinking Best Buy would call to say the computer is ready. After all, how long does it take to replace a hard drive? It's been over 5 weeks since The Crash. I got fed up and finally called them yesterday. They haven't even started working on it. (I'll spare you the details.) I threw a child-sized temper tantrum. Immature, maybe. But I really need my computer back so I can create more posts. Not that I can't do it using my mom-in-law's computer that she has so generously let me borrow, obviously; but it's just nice having your own stuff. You know what I mean.
So thanks for nothing, Geek Squad. Maybe you're good at fixing computers when you don't lose the case number I gave you and claim to have called and sent emails asking for it. (Never happened.)
Thanks for listening.
On to the post.
So many fun things to talk about. I'll begin with me & Lee and work down.
Lee has witnessed several of my recent near-breakdowns over the fact that we are busting at the seams in our house, and has spent the past few weeks helping me clean out closets and rooms. We have taken approximately 15 garbage bags to the dumpster, and took 3 suburban-sized loads of stuff over to a friend's house who had a garage sale last Saturday. I can breathe a little easier now.
I'm nearing the end of my 10th season of coaching Cross Country at MCA, and I love it just as much as I did that first year. I really love getting to hang out with the kids and have a passion for teaching them how to run, set goals, and have a healthy lifestyle.
My absolute favorite thing is hanging out with my family, and it's a bonus when Joe gets to come over. Recently we were outside after dinner enjoying the beautiful Fall-ish evening. Not sure who is having more fun here, Luke or the kids...
Annalee is 1 month into Kindergarten, and absolutely loves it. She can already read easy books like Peg and Ted, Hop on Pop, and others that have words that obey the rules of the English language. Now more than ever, I'm so irritated that the people who were in charge of spelling decided to make so many exceptions to the rules of grammar and phonics. Makes it harder on a newbie.
Addie is about to turn 4, and is in her first year of AWANA as a Cubbie. She really enjoys it and looks forward to it every week. She loves getting to memorize the verses.
Brady turned 2 on the 15th, and we had a small get together with the Midland fam to celebrate. I made a Toy Story cake since that's what he's into, and a friend let me borrow the Woody costume that her son wore for his Toy Story party the previous week.
At 4 months old, Dawson is growing and changing so much, it's hard to keep up. He's generally happy, sleeps and eats great, smiles and laughs a lot, and loves being around people. He can roll over and pushes up onto all 4's. Bet he'll be crawling soon.
I adore his smile because it's contagious. How can you not smile when you see this?
