Our experiment is over.

Well, our family merging experiment has come to an end.  We (the four adults) decided that it was time for our families to have their own space.  My grandma's old house is sitting vacant so my aunt and uncle are letting us live there for the next couple of months, until our new house is finished.  We have been at grandma's now about a week.

It is nice to be back to our family of 5 and have a space to call our own again, even if all of our stuff is still in storage. Last week was hard...with all the moving, but we did it fast, kind of like ripping off a band-aid.  But now that we are settled in, it feels worth it. 

Of course there is plenty that we miss about being at Erin's.  B misses the dogs.  W misses the video games.  I miss the spontaneous talks with my sister.  We all miss the view of the lake.  I will have to let Erin write about what she will miss.  And we will be back often...we are here (in MI) to stay.

So now I will return to our family blog ,if you are looking for updates on us head to www.growingtheelmorefamily.blogspot.com .

We are surrounded.

There is illness all around us and in us.  Let me give you the rundown.....

H is has a UTI with fever and general yuckyness.
B now has a virus, fever, tummy issues and sorethroat.
M is still home recovering from surgery.
M's mom in hospital dealing with some minor heart issues.
E's mom dealing with some different minor heart issues.
My Aunt is avoiding dealing with health issues.
And somehow I pulled a muscle in my back.

Seriously??!

Is it really asking too much that at least 1/2 of us can please get well. 

And I am sure you can imagine that most people are not as kind, understanding, and thoughtful when they don't feel good and are in pain. 

Prayers for health and patince, not patients, please.

What are we up to now?

It seems like it has been a long time since my last post.  Mostly that is due to the fact that I just have not been inspired to write anything.  I guess things have been hectic around here too, but isn't every body's life hectic and crazy?  So I will just give you a general update, but be warned, I don't have much if anything "witty" to say.

Our house in VA is rented, this you know.  And the house we are building here in MI is coming along.  We just did the electrical walk through (I had no clue that would take 2-3 hours..literally) and picked out cabinets and some of the flooring. The contractor says his best guess is the end of July for a move in date...I pray he is right.

I have been trying to get in a few study sessions every week to be ready to take my Pharmacy Technician Exam at the beginning of July.  We also recently joined the Y and so I am trying to get in a few trips there every week as well.  School is winding down for B and W, and it is totally over for H.  Work and health are both very good for R, thank the Lord.

Our brother (Erin's step, my half) just popped in for a whirlwind mother's day visit.  Lots of fun.  M is recovering very well from a routine surgery.  Yes, that means both of our hubbies have had surgery during the last few months..interesting timing. 

So now we are all gearing up for the summer crazies.  Erin's family has soccer, soccer camps, other camps and more soccer. J is graduating in a week and returning home to his lovely and not so private corner of the basement soon after that.   For my family there is a Fathers day weekend trip to Chicago to plan and take, camps to register for, racket ball and swim lessons..and hopefully another trip to VA for a visit.  And hopefully there will be moving, unpacking, and settling into the new house going on towards the end of it all.

Edited to add...
I can't believe that I forgot to tell you that we have declared June the month of cake here.  Really just the last half of June. Starting on the 15th we have a total of 4 birthdays and Father's Day to celebrate.  I think that is an average of a new cake every 3 days....seriously.  We will all look well fed and feel well loved by the end of June. ;-)