MFPOS

Well, the "buyers" still haven't come through on the purchase of our house. I can't help but wonder if they are trying to get out of the contract, but then why would they sign an extension Friday if they wanted out? I don't know, but Cory is stressed to the gills. This whole process has been a gigantic ass-whip and I wish I could meet these fuckers.

As of now, we are neither buying nor selling a house. Our realtor in Tulsa is going to try to buy us some time so we don't lose the house in Tulsa. Cory & I talked to our parents and we can borrow money for closing if we need to, but I am hesitant to do so because what if those losers back out of buying our house? I mean, we can't force them to buy it. We can sue them, but that still doesn't free us from the mortgage. Clearly they don't have any money for us to have.

UGH

So, our stuff is in storage in the 'hood in Tulsa. Chances are good everything we own will probably be stolen while we wait for these losers to get their shit together. Har har, that was sort of a joke. Sort of.

I signed up today to start a running training program. I start Wednesday at 5:50. I haven't really done any running in a very long time. I mean, I've done relay stuff but as a walk/jog participant. This training program is to get me back into "really" running. Here's hoping...

I'm totally excited about being in Tulsa. I just wish we could get all this bullshit over with. Thanks to everyone who helped us this past weekend and to Uncle Jay for letting us crash at his bachelor pad for god only knows how long. lol

About a month late

I know, I know. I've been horrible about updating this blog. I don't want it to die, but it sure is hard to find free time to devote to it. I keep saying I need a secretary... lol

I was in Abilene, TX all last week for work. Nonstop presenting, it was awesome but too long to be away. Kaia is still mad at me, and I turn around and leave again for Albuquerque on Monday. :( At least the NM trip is shorter but still... I'm afraid to leave. She has told me to go away, cried when I try to pick her up, hit me... I've cried daily since I got back from TX. I am not having a good time, and put on top of that stress the stress of selling and buying a house... ugh. Poor Cory.



Anyway, I'm sure she's probably just going through a phase where she prefers Cory, or really is mad that I've been gone and will get over it.

After this trip to NM, I shouldn't have to travel again until July. The job is still going really well, but it has been stressful lately, it's getting harder to stay caught up, but I'm hopeful. I took tomorrow off, even though I need to get things done before my trip. Before our closing date got all screwed up, I figured I needed to spend a day to pack, clean, etc. but now that we have another week... well, I think I might just relax a little. I have a massage at 3:00. :)


Cory & I went to see Iron Man 2 last weekend. It was pretty good. Not as good as the original, of course. Kaia & I went to see him do his first martial arts test. It was pretty cool. I took some pictures but they weren't very good. The iPhone takes pretty good quality photos, but the delay always kills me.

I'm so excited about our house. I can't wait to show you guys pictures. I will try not to wait until i get it just the way I want it, else you might never see it. :) We are really pumped about our covered patio and nice backyard. Oh a grilling we will do, oh yes.

Cautiously Hopeful

Well, in case you haven't heard, we have a contract pending on our house. Yay! Or Eeee! I'm not sure which it is, it changes daily.

I am excited to live in a real city again; I am scared to change daycare; I am excited to have River Trails to ride on; I'm scared I won't have anyone to ride with; I am happy Kaia will have both Grandma's closer by; I am sad she won't have Aunt Paula and Aunt Ilda anytime we want; I am glad my commuting days are over; I am sad Cory's are beginning; I am excited to have a new house~!

That pretty much sums it up. Nothing many of you haven't experienced in your lifetime already, but a first for us with a child to think about.

My job is great, I really love it. :) I already got a raise but it was tiny since I haven't been here very long. Next year though, I am hoping I get a good one. So far, so good.

I'll be traveling a lot in May, but June should be nice and quiet. If all goes well, we will close on May 17 and be living with Uncle Jay for awhile. Bring on the fun!

Feeling Nostalgic

I have a couple friends who are expecting and it's making me want another baby. Not that I don't want another baby when friends aren't pregnant, but this makes it worse.

So, this is her third Easter. This will be the first year that we do any eggs or anything. We're going to Sapulpa for lunch and we're planning to hide some eggs. I'm still not decorating eggs though, just for the mere fact that hard-boiled eggs are gross and I don't want to get stuck with a fridge full of them until later on when she actually will remember. ;)

She is doing great, despite her bout with pneumonia. She seems to have a little fever right now but I don't know why. She was on medicine for 10 days straight so it's something new. She doesn't seem to feel bad though. Sigh. I'm ready for the sicknesses to slow down again.

Other than that, she is great. Her personality is really showing and she is HILARIOUS. I wish everyone I know could spend enough time with her to really see how she is. Uncle Jay and Aunt Paula and Aunt Ilda are really the only ones who see enough of her to know how funny and smart she is, and of course Grandma Cathy & Grandma Jane.

Work is still awesome. :) Still living in dang Stillwater but ... there's always hope.

Peace out.

Trouble

Look at those eyes. Seriously. We are in big trouble.

Snow Days

I'm all for having snow days and staying home from work, but who the hell thought it would be fun to close daycare?? Being snowed in with a 2-year-old is not as fun as it sounds, people, mark my words.

Today was better, we got to play in the snow and since Kaia had boots to keep her feet dry this time, she liked it a lot more than at xmas. She actually didn't want to come in. I think she liked listening to the crunch under her feet. She wasn't too thrilled with our snowman though, I think she was afraid of him. Since the Fletcher incident, when she doesn't like something, she says, real quiet, "snowman bite?" or "backpack bite?"



:( It's the saddest little voice, too.

Other than that though, she had fun. She just didn't really want to stand next to the little frozen dude for a picture.



I've eaten everything under the sun the past few days. Made chocolate chip cookies (from scratch!) and ate at least half a dozen already. Then tonight we went out to eat. Ugh. I'm hoping the damage won't be as bad as I think it will be...

The job is still going great. I love it. I am getting to do so much more writing than I had anticipated... I've received a ton of good feedback about my writing skills too, which is nice. I haven't heard that since... geez, I can't remember really.

House hunting is kind of on hold. We have only had one viewing of our house. Open house is on Sunday. Here's hoping. :\

Honor Roll

Last night, Kaia and I were sitting in bed, reading stories. After we read (4 books), she started drinking her milk. She guzzled and guzzled, like little kids do, then she stopped, looked up at me and said, breathless, "Ilda?"

And I said, "Ilda is at home."

To which she replied, "Ilda?"

So I repeated myself. She then asked for "Paula?" (which sounds like podda). Then "Mark?"

And I said, "Ilda is home. Mark is at home."

So she went on.

"Candice?"

"Candice is at home with Mark."

Today, I picked her up from daycare, a rarity for me, and on the way home she said, "Mark? Candice?"

So I said, "Mark and Candice are at home. They live in Texas."

"Texas?"

Yep. I think that she might remember you all. ;)