Catching up while trying to catch my breath...!!

As I checked my mail today it came to me that I have not ventured into the blogosphere in nearly a month. I had a feeling as I began this little hobby that it may go awry during tax season. So I'm taking this opportunity to get current, if even only briefly with a few pix to follow.

Our hearts have been sad and life on the lane has certainly been very quiet. Papa Bug has been in the hospital for a few weeks now recovering from a severe infection. It has weakened him considerably and he needs time to recuperate. I am happy to report though that he is doing much better and should be home on the lane next week if all goes well for him. Your prayers for his continued physical and emotional strength would be greatly appreciated. Speaking of prayers, it is for certain a "God Thing" that I prepare taxes for many members of the clergy. All in various denominations. Hence, Papa Bug has been well covered in prayers these past few weeks. God sure knows just what we need and when we need it. He even works for our good through taxes, this is proof, LOL!!

So, like many people, at night DB and I like to sit and watch home improvement shows. Sitcoms and reality TV are just not for us. The net result, however, has been that we are now in the kitchen giving it a facelift. Right on the heels of our hard work in the living room. I think we are totally out of our minds. Perhaps I should just get rid of the TV and then we can relax! Being a do-it-yourselfer is exhausting and painfully slow. On the flip side it is immensely gratifying when the job is done and our bank account doesn't suffer nearly as bad as hiring all of this work out. I must admit though, this is a job that was SEVERELY overdue. I'll post pix of our re-do's when we are done. But don't hold your breath, it may be awhile.

BW is readying for the big night out, his Jr. Prom. All of his spare money has been being tucked away for this special event. He and his girlfriend and 10 other teens have rented a B-I-G limo. They are very excited, hurry April 24th!

BB is gearing up for lacrosse season to start in two weeks. This is my favorite time of year personally. BB's favorite position is middie, but he is strong in defense also. He plays on a local league and has made so many good friends as a result. Our local state college has an awesome team who is doing very well again this year. Last year on Mother's Day when asked what I wanted to do, I chose to go to a game. It was so much fun and our team won too. I'd happily do the same this year --BIG HINT!

LL continues to get new words in her vocabulary, though I must say it is moving very slowly. She is finally putting two words together! Despite her delay, she certainly knows how to make her needs known. I just wish I could get a full understanding of what she is saying sometimes. I'm almost certain she is babbling in Chinese and I have no idea what she is saying. It is frustrating to me, I can't even imagine how she feels. Her big brothers have been babysitting for her alot lately. I have been working nights and weekends and DB has been working here at the house. She loves time with her Ge-ge's. Last week Mother Nature cruelly dumped a few inches of snow on us and they all made a snowman. When I came home there he was and she was SO proud of her creation.

With 10 days to go until Tax Day, YIKES, I'm rather looking forward to a slower pace. However, with the number of extensions I have to file it may take until June to catch up, LOL!