Yep, still here.

Yes, we are still waiting, no we are not matched yet. Thanks for checking in. It looks like we will have to renew paperwork in the near future, because things start to expire at about a year or so...like fingerprints, tax returns, etc. Just another thing I get ticked off about. I have been missing the joy lately with this waiting and have said out loud more often than I admit to "but any idiot can conceive and give birth with not a question or second look" it just makes me nauseous that we have to keep proving ourselves to the governments and if one thing is out of place, one of our circumstances fall below the bar...it's over.

So how about a happy thought? Shannon had a slumber party to celebrate her 11th birthday. Baca santa! (as she would say) It was a fun night, the boys were out of town and she had 8 of her closest friends overnight. She is such a delight and my most favorite girl ever, we love her to pieces. It does make me feel old though that Austin is 7.5 and she is about to turn 11.

I have been cold since the beginning of September. I think some retail therapy is in order (clearance racks of course). I am thinking polar fleece and underarmour. If I can get rid of my Winter Blahs before Winter, everyone will be better off.

The flu has not officially hit our house yet, I'm just waiting for the shoe to drop. Austin has been complaining of a sore throat and coughs a little. I really find it hard to keep him home from school without any sign of a fever, but I don't want him to spread the love or pick up anything if he is a little immune weak. I guess things will be clearer in the morning. I hope it stays away from your house too!

Maybe I will start running. I know I probably said that before, but I need to do something exercise wise and that is basically no cost (unless I injure myself). I can do it alone when the kids are in school and it's quite effective. Hmmmm, maybe not......we shall see.

Time for me to find a warm blanket and settle in for the night. Thanks for listening!