stop waking up and wishing I was in Oki? stop waking up and wishing I didn't feel like I have to barf? Funny. I've been off island for 10 weeks now and I just keep thinking it's time to get back on the plane. Funny. I've been pregnant for 8 weeks now (wow, that long already?) and I just keep thinking it's time TO FEEL BETTER.
Battling bronchitis, moving blues and morning (all day, really) sickness is not my idea of a fun summer. Plus, it's bloody COLD here! I don't want to swim, I want a fire and a blanket.
Oh, boy. I'm really whining here, huh?
Okay, so bright spots. Annie & Tami are here! We basically spent the weekend at Mission Beach w/Annie & co. and all of her family. What a wonderfully lazy weekend. We haven't seen Tami & co yet, but are hopeful this week we'll work out some visiting.
More GIANT bright spots. Charley is standing! Albeit, only when she feels like it, but she is standing nonetheless. Oh & I'm not deaf yet from her shrieking, so that's always a bonus. 
THAT child has the LOUDEST, SHRILLEST, MOST OBNOXIOUS shriek on the planet. And I promise you, no matter what you are thinking, it is true. I have actually gotten a headache the last 2 days in the car from her SHRIEKING. And, truly, she saves it up for the car and restaurants. It's just lovely and so endearing. It's darn good she's really FREAKING cute.
THAT child has the LOUDEST, SHRILLEST, MOST OBNOXIOUS shriek on the planet. And I promise you, no matter what you are thinking, it is true. I have actually gotten a headache the last 2 days in the car from her SHRIEKING. And, truly, she saves it up for the car and restaurants. It's just lovely and so endearing. It's darn good she's really FREAKING cute.Speaking of cute. Eva really just shines with adorable-ness when she isn't acting like a mini version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. We alternate our days with: "oh, mommy. you're my best friend. thanks for making me my favorite lunch and reading my stories." OR "i don't like this food. and you making me eat it is just MEAN. that's why i don't want to live in this family ANYMORE!" 
Seriously, she has been just great this weekend. I think seeing some familiar faces and having LOTS of beach time really helped. I know it helped me!
Seriously, she has been just great this weekend. I think seeing some familiar faces and having LOTS of beach time really helped. I know it helped me!Evie started a short summer program at her school this past week & has loved it. Her teacher is just wonderful and has made Eva feel welcome and loved. I'm so blessed in that respect. She is TOTALLY on par with Bender and that is more than I could have hoped for. (Bender was Eva's beloved teacher her 1st year of pre-school.) It's been a nice pasttime for her (and me) as I wade my way through the 1st trimester, re-enroll in college, attempt to get moved into our place, plan more travel and adjust to life on the sunny (HAHA) coast.
Oy. It's totally late and my bean is making me tired, so off to dreamland I skip. More later.
Love to all.
Tiff +1
