The Last Few Days

The last few days have been interesting. Weds I had a pressure headache worse than I've had since the whole craziness started a little over a year ago. Only this time the narcotics didn't seem to touch it. Thankfully it finally went away late that night. I did some research on the Internet and found out more about my condition by searching pseudotumor cerebri (now called intercranial hypertension or IH), than I've ever found out before. it was interesting to read articles and finally get why I'm so tired all the time and why some days I feel normal and others I just drag and can't do anything all day. I'll add a link or two for anyone that would like more information.

The boys are at their last day of school today. It is only a half day. They were more than excited this morning. They haven't gotten ready that fast for school since the first day of school. I spent Wed evening and most of Thurs binding quilts for BJ's class. I didn't really know what I was doing. They looked fairly nice when they were done, and as long as they don't fall apart I'd say I did a pretty good job.

Joseph got a call from the appliance shop and they are just going to replace out tiller and we can pick it up today. Hopefully we'll be able to start some plants tomorrow. I can't believe how much work there is to do. We knew there would be a lot of work when we bought this house, but I'm not sure we understood quite how much. Of course losing a year to blood clots/pregnancy etc didn't ease things at all. We did get to go to Lowe's without the kids on Monday (thanks Mom!) and were able to plan out most of the bathroom remodel. Although Joseph says the tub we want might not fit. Maybe it's back to the drawing board on that.

We are still dragging our feet over buying a smaller sedan. We just don't want to spend our money that way. We don't want/can't take on one more payment, so it has to be inexpensive, but we don't want a car that we can't trust or have to dump money into.

One of Joseph's friends is trying to get us to buy his motor home. It is rather old, but it good repair/shape and he's only asking 3,000. It would probably be really nice especially on the long road trips to visit family. Just not sure that it's appropriate use of funds.

Well I've probably babbled on long enough today, I do need to get to some never ending chores like dishes and laundry.

a few pictures

here are a few pictures I do have access to. They are about 6 months old, close enough for everyone but Will.

getting started

Well here goes. After seeing several of my extended families blogs and thoroughly enjoying the ability to keep up with things (and realizing how much I've missed), I thought it would be a good idea to start one for myself. Will have to add pictures at a later time since I am not set up to do so at this point. It may be awhile just to warn you.

So an update of the goings on in our lives:

We are still working on the never ending task of renovating our 1915 house. We haven't gone far, but we keep plugging away. It is hard to find time in our busy schedules.

Joseph has been working hard on trying to get the garden ready to plant. We purchased a tiller and were in the process of going over it a second time when it broke. The store we bought it from was closed for memorial day weekend, so hopefully today we can get things worked out.

Joanna tries to stay afloat keeping the house to a low level of chaos, taking care of kids, and planning for cub scouts.

BJ is looking forward to the end of school. He is enjoying reading the Harry Potter series and is currently on book 4.

Andrew is anxious for the warm weather(we haven't had much so far this year). He is also reading Harry Potter and is currently on book 2.

Alex is pretty happy doing anything. She loves to play outside as weather permits and has gotten very good on her bike. She is looking forward to starting kindergarten in the fall.

Parker is precocious as always. He is stubborn to a fault, yet too cute to be mad at for long. He can melt anyone's heart whenever he chooses. He is an amazing talker and thanks to PBS already knows most of his letters.

William is a cute little guy. He loves to play and get into things he's not supposed to. He is very persistent. He is still hanging out at about he 10th percentile on his weight, and spitting up too often. Maybe one day we'll be able to get his reflux under better control. We've thought of taking him to a chiropractor to see if that would help.

Well I think that's about it for now. Will try to get pix up ASAP, as I know that is what is really interesting anyway. May have to get my brothers up here to help out!