Frustrated!

I am so frustrated!!!! I have not been able to blog because of STUPID computer problems. I fixed them for the meanwhile, so if I am missing for awhile, it is because I can't log on!!!!

We have had some FUN days since I have last posted. Just hanging out but spending great time together with the kids. Ryan has been gone, so we have been soloing it. Today we left the house at 3:00 for a bike ride and didn't get home until 7:30. We biked to Capt. Sundae's, Eco-Reef, the Bakery, Lawrence St. Park, Burger King and then to the Hains' for awhile. The kids had blast and so did I. You can't beat great exercise and cheap fun. We met Lisa and her girls for the first part of the trip, then they left after the park and went home. This morning, we went to Aliyah's dance recital- what a hoot!!! Ella was in it too. Cute girls!!!! The boys actually enjoyed it. I thought I would have to make them go, but they wanted to and really enjoyed watching. I left Sadie home with a babysitter because I didn't know how long she would be able to sit and watch quietly.

Yesterday we tried going swimming at Knollwood with Lynette and her kids, Kendra and her kids and Lisa and her kids, but the weather was horrible for swimming. Way too chilly and breezy. The kids attempted to get in, but did not last long at all. They ended up spending time on the playground/basketball court and had fun, just not what we had in mind. We'll try it another day girls when it is warmer!!!! Last night Cobe and I ran a few places and hung out together. We had such a nice night. It had been so long since just he and I had been together. My little boy is growing up and always wants to be with his friends, so I was thrilled to have some quality time together. Of course, I spent money on him that I didn't have, but oh well- I'll chalk it up to bonding time!!! :-)

I got my hair highlighted and cut Thursday night and I absolutely love it. The best part about the whole thing.... it was FREE for me and a gift from a great friend!!!! Lisa (Medendorp) surprised me by foiling and cutting my hair and by giving me a great big bottle of Blonde Glam shampoo. I was thrilled. What a great friend she is! Thanks Lisa!!!!!! Thursday during the day, we hit the Knollwood pool as well. Cobe had had Chase and Jaxson spend the night Wed. night, we took them. It was still way windy, but very warm so the day was much more condusive to swimming. Emily met us there and got a work-out. She chased floats and umbrellas that decided to fly across the fence into the field. We have met a few families that already live in our new neighborhood and everyone seems nice. There are a TON more kids than I thought in there. Last year, there just seemed to be a few, but there are a lot that are around Sadie's age. Must be much younger couples than Ryan and me!

Wednesday night we met Ryan's parents at Russ' for dinner. Chase went with us because we had already picked him up to spend the night. Cobe had swim lessons all week and I was so proud of how far he progressed. He can swim, but always thinks he has to hold his nose. So he got over that this week and is diving in and swimming the length of the pool. I hope he doesn't regress and go back to holding his nose. I can't remember what we did Wednesday morning before he had lessons- way too long ago I guess to hold in my memory.

I haven't been taking any pictures since I knew I couldn't blog, so now that I am "back on" for awhile, I'll have to take some. I thought about taking some of the kids freezing at the pool, at Aliyah's dance recital, on our bike ride today, but honestly knew I couldn't post them, so I thought "why bother?" I'll have to change my attitude about that. We are most likely heading up to our cottage tomorrow. Ryan is off Sun., Mon, and Tues, and we are in need of some family time with him after him being gone all week. I doubt we'll stay all 3 days, but I am sure we'll go for part of it. So I'll check in again when we get home. Adios!