I'm: Alive. Kicking. Adjusting. :)

Well, it's now week #2, living with my in-law's in their home. :) I have pics of the place...but...until Curt has some free time to fix our computer - photo connection, ya won't be seein' them anytime soon...! ;)

We're settling in pretty well...well, except for Ernie and Belle. Those poor cats have never seen so much exercise - as they run and hide from the boys....! I feel for them...the boys just start chasing...and they've pretty much had to take to hiding from between the hours of 7AM to 7PM. On the bright side...they will never be considered 'overweight' from now on! ;P

The boys have adjusted fairly well....me, I'm still a basketcase. I'm ultra worried about them getting into stuff they shouldn't...and I don't dare relax my guard. The few times I have, have proven to be disastrous!

The bright sides:

*A LOT more exercise. (If only my ankle would cooperate!!! I took back the air cast to my Mom's...I mean, it stopped being bruised about 9 days after the accident....! But it is still really sensitive...and it feels like I have a permanent shin-splint when I overdo it. :( Which, lets face it...is often!) I fit into my summer shorts better now than 2 summers ago..! LOL

* More outside activities....we're hiking a lot more. There are more trails to take the boys on. :) We feed the ducks and geese. A lot. :)

* We play school more, too. ;) We're slowly but surely settling into our new routine of school at home, and starting to slowly but surely recognize more letters in the alphabet.

* With the move, came one or two more perks. I got a new phone. Downside of that....I've LOST ALL MY CONTACTS! If I had your cell number...will you please text me with your name....? Just to make sure I have them all? I really had no clue that I relied soooo much on my phone for contact with my friends...and I had NO BACK UP. :( Always invest in the backup plan, people. It makes life that much more easier....

* I'm hoping to take a trip to Utah in the next month. I need a break. We'll see if Stann agrees. ;)

* I've been more faithful in my reading of the scriptures and studying the weekly lesson materials for Sunday School and Relief Society. :) I'm sure my leaders would agree...that's a plus. ;) There's just something about livin' out in the 'boonies' ;) that kind of disconnects you from the rest of the world....and makes you really prioritize...!

* I'm really getting to know my in-laws even better. And vice versa. :) Hopefully we still LIKE each other in two months... ;) LOL. Just kidding. But maybe just a little serious.... ;)

The down-side:

* I'm also going through "technical" withdrawals. From quitting Facebook. From NOT blogging as much. From a LACK of high-speed / reliable internet connection. I feel like I've lost a limb. {All in all...not a BAD thing...just having trouble ADJUSTING!}

* The walls tend to close in a little quicker.... :( Hopefully this passes soon! ;)

But again...as soon as I can post pics....I will! :D AND...

HOPEFULLY....we'll figure out a way to have a cheap (!) and fun (!) Memorial Day weekend!!! :D