From Dell to HP

So, I'm trying to be better about blogging. Instead of my usual once a month post, I'm trying to make myself post every few days. It's just that sometimes there isn't really anything to write about because...well...nothing exciting enough happens that's worth posting about. Here I am, sitting on the couch, typing on my brand-spanking new laptop and watching last night's recording of American Idol. So far mixed reviews for the women. Why do these contestants keep picking songs that are all wrong for them? All that does is make them sound pitchy and off key. And many of them will die an early death like they have in seasons past. And then I'll say ,"what is wrong with these voters."

Anyway, I got the kids off to school with my usuall hustle and bustle. Hannah and I had our customary back and forth banter. "Honey, let's go brush your teeth." "But i don't want to brush my teeth." "But we have to get ready for school." "But i don't want to go to school." And so on and so forth. At the end of our meaningless argument I walk away feeling like Linda Blair from The Excorcist and my head is spinning round and round. I have to remind myself that she's five and is extra susceptible to moodiness and tantrums. By the time we got to school she was excited to be there and her mood had done a complete 180. And then I feel guilty for getting mad at her. Don't worry folks, this is a daily routine I've long since become used to. I figure this is all preparation for when she's a teenager and she's gone from simple defiance to hating my guts. But I'm willing to take one for the team.

Last but not least I need to give a shout out to those I miss. My sister (who's always at the top of that list and we're way overdue from some video chat), Joe (who I hope to see before he leaves for his mission), Rachel (the sweetest girl ever and is so good to my kids). and i need to give a much long over due shout out to my new niece Madison who was born on December 31st. welcome to the world Maddie.

until next time... btw, here are our pictures from San Antonio






Here's Brady in the hotel room the morning after our ER trip and his sleepless night




Front view of The Alamo. It's actually a lot smaller in person




The guy in the middle with his back turned is my dad...not sure what he's doing here and I don't know where my mom was. And for those of you who haven't seen me in a while, yes my hair is no longer blond.




Here's Adam right after the ceremony holding a very cranky Brady, who'd gone the entire day without napping. And he'd thrown up earlier in the day from the aftereffects of the Adderall. Good times.