A cute conversation...

I love my conversations with Maddie. For instance, today we were driving home from work, Chad was sleeping, and Maddie was in the back just singing away to one of her favorite songs by Aqua (she calls them the Barbie people). And out of nowhere, she says:
Maddie: Mommy, I think when I grow up I'm going to be a bird that flys in the sky.
Mommy: Really honey? That sounds like fun!
Maddie: Will you come with me mommy?
Mommy: Sure baby, I'll come fly with you!
Maddie: Chad can't go because he's just a baby.
Mommy: Ok, maybe when he grows up?
Maddie: Oh, I know, Chad can be a little baby bird!
Mommy: Great idea!
Maddie: And Daddy can be a daddy bird, and you can be the mommy bird, that would be awesome!
Mommy: Your so funny! You make me laugh
Maddie: I do mommy? Oh I love you mommy!

She is so funny with the things she talks about and thinks up. She has the cutest little imagination ever and she just makes me laugh all the time. I love my little Maddie girl!

Week 2

So, we are on week two living at our new apt. Things are going well, other then the pesky little gnats/fruit fly's we have roaming around our kitchen! We have no pantry, so I don't have anywhere to put the fruit until it gets ripe, nor do I have anywhere to put our bread! There is no cupboard space here, it's getting rather cramped!! Also, there is some strange smell coming from the carpet...it's really making me sick to my stomach right now. I'm not sure what it is, possibly one of Chad's bottles leaked on the carpet, but they leaked at my moms house and we never have had this smell before. So, other then those two things, life has been pretty good.

Chris has been working hard trying to get his job finished, laying a block wall in dover shores. I pray he gets some referrals in that area, that would be awesome! I don't think he has anything lined up after he finishes this one... scary!

The kids love their new little house. Maddie thinks it's fun. She especially loves going night swimming with Daddy. And I love walking down to the pool sipping on a cocktail watching them :) Chad usually kicks back in the stroller and drinks his bottle. Then when we get back, it's time to put the little guy to bed. Maddie on the other hand has been having a hard time going to bed at night. Last night she didn't fall asleep until 12am! I feel like a terrible parent. I feel like she's cranky during the day because she doesn't get enough sleep. She goes down for her nap with no troubles. Maybe it's just a phase she's going through.

Well, I must figure out what to do with this carpet, is seriously stinks! Suggestions?

Where do I start!

Well, first of all, we're all moved in! Moving day was last Saturday, and it took all day to move. We cleaned out my moms garage (we kinda had to in order to get to all our stuff that we put in there 3 years ago!) That was a task in itself! But we got everything over here, unpacked, and it's awesome! Here are a few pic's of our new place.









Maddie and Chad love it here. I thought Maddie would have the hardest time adjusting to the move, but she thinks it's a lot of fun living in a new place, and hasn't cried to go back to grandma's yet. Though she talks about her a lot and we've been over there almost every day since we moved, so maybe it just hasn't sunk in yet. We live right in walking distance to Mi Casa (my fav mexican restuarant). This could be a really bad thing. We are in walking distance to 17th street, which means I'll probably save in gas, big plus!

Another fiasco... Car problems! Last week when we were looking for apts. my battery died and we had to call a tow truck to jump start us. We took it to Pep Boys and they said we just needed a new battery. I've also been having some other problems with my car, it's been missing and not running right, and when we took it in for an oil change two weeks ago they said we needed spark plugs. Anyway, Saturday (moving day) my car stalled, So, Chris took it into Pep Boys on Sunday to get fixed. It turned out to be some minor thing that they were able to fix with no problem. So, Chris and his friend went to go pick my car up. His friend was driving my car back to the house, and he decided to turn onto Newport Blvd. BAD IDEA! Last night of the fair. He was approaching traffic, so he went to get over, and BAM!!! He got hit. Agh. Why me! So, Chris called me to tell me this, I of course am in a panic, freaking out, not knowing exactly what happened, a million questions going through my head, mostly IS MY CAR OK? Pretty much all that happened was my back tire popped, and I have a big red streak down the back end. Totally sucks. So, now I've got to deal with the insurance company. Oh, and Chris's friend's license is suspended because of a DUI. Beautiful. Just my luck! And, I'm driving around w/ a big ol' black spare tire. NICE! Here's some pic's.


Then today I got in my car to go to work w/ the kids, and it kinda hesitated when I tried to start it. Which is exactly what it did before we took it in to get a battery. I called Chris and he told me not to go anywhere, but I had to go to work. So, went to work, and made it home ok. When Chris got home, he was going to take it back to Pep Boys, but when he got in, it wouldn't start. So, we checked on Craigs List for mechanics, and found someone who would come out and fix it tomorrow, kinda sketchy. Chris went to buy an alternator (that's what he thinks is wrong w/ it) (230 bucks! ouch!) and met a guy who owns a shop on 17th, so made an apt. w/ him in the morning. I pray that this is the end of my car problmes.

Moving day...

is tomorrow! I can't believe we are actually moving. About 4 years ago when I got pregnant, Chris and I decided it would be best if we moved in with my mom so that I could be a SAHM. Well, we ended up staying longer then expected because I got pregnant again, and financially we just couldn't afford a big rent payment. Also Chris's work wasn't steady. Well now, some things are going on with the house we live in (long story, most of you already know it), so we decided now is the time to move. Chris's work is going well right now, and I pray it continues to grow. We are moving into a 2 bedroom 1 bath apt., only 850 sq. feet, so it will be an extremely tight squeeze, but we kinda have to do it. I will be sad to leave my mom, and she is extremely sad to see us go. She is going to miss coming home to the kids everyday. But I've promised we will visit ALL THE TIME! Plus we are moving right down the street from her! I'm excited and nervous at the same time. Excited to unpack all our stuff we boxed up 4 years ago, all our kitchen stuff, wedding gifts, everything that's been packed away for so long. Hopefully everything is still in tact and usable. And nervous because I'm worried about making rent. Agh. That first rent payment will be a killer. We got a great move in deal. The apt. we found was already vacant, and they were actually turning it into their model. It's on the first floor, which I really wanted. And right by the laundry room (I know, no washer and dryer in the unit, TOTALLY SUCKS!). We got $1500 off move in. So, we only have to pay $600 to move in. All the other places were like $2000 or $3000 to move in, so we got really lucky. Wish us luck tomorrow. I'll post pic's later in the week. I will most likely be keeping my computer here at my moms for about a week because our new internet service won't be on until next Saturday.