Out of character

I know it's not like me to go so long without a post. I'm here to tell you, it's probably gonna be a little while before the next and I'm also gonna give you my whole list of excuses.

• I am so busy at work right now. I swear, I am running in circles around my circles.
• I am immersed in a project though I know I'll get an empty 'thanks' and never see the results or any true appreciation of my efforts, I'm truly loving every minute of it and the people I have met along the way!
• We're spending every spare moment at home getting ready for Jeremy's surgery. He won't be able to lift for awhile and this hits us at the worst time. Storm windows need to go up, toys need to come in, lawn furniture needs to come in, plastic needs to go up, the air conditioner needs to go in the attic, the new back door needs to get put in. All that fun old house stuff.
• I'm super stressed over our lack of money. But - we did sell our Michigan tickets! And the price of gas is going down.
• My friend Jeannie (Harper's Aunt), her mom is in the hospital (3 days in ICU) and Jeannie's pretty worn out. I'm worried about her.
• Jeremy applied for a General Manager position - again. And didn't get it - again. So he's been putting in some extra efforts at work getting his new boss acclimated.
• I blew out my knee again and I HATE the Dr. I went to before and need to find a new one. Every time I wince - Jeremy says "Call the Dr." I try not to let him see. So sitting at the computer more than I absolutely have to is not an option.
• I saw a mouse! In our back porch (it's enclosed but not finished space) this morning. Moving the boxes of jeans from the porch to the garage is another project on the list before Jeremy is incapacitated. I was proud of myself though- I didn't wig!

Things going well:

• Jacob had his test with the speech therapist. He did GREAT! Alex said Jacob's comprehension level is really high. Alex saw the fear in my face over some of the tasks Jacob couldn't perform and said "That's okay - those are ABOVE his age level". We'll have the full results of the test next week.
• Miss Carrie - our development therapist came yesterday and said that after talking to Alex, it looks like Jacob will just have to do 'drop-in' therapy once he turns 3. As he's made so much progress!
• A friend of Jeremy's from high school is going to come up and help us out getting things done before Jeremy's surgery and he's also going to come entertain Jeremy during his recovery. I love that guy!
• My knee is feeling better - sometimes - I'm still slow, I still limp and have trouble with stairs. Ugh! Carrying Jacob is still a nightmare.
• I made a new friend, her name is Lisa. I met her through my project. She's a great woman and I look forward to spending more time with her.
• My other project is turning out far better than I anticipated. There are truly some wonderful and generous people in this world.
• We bought our new doors for the house and the garage. Thankfully, The garage door can wait.
• My brother is doing great in his new job. I talk to him a lot more.
• We're planning a mini-trip up home for the end of the month. I'm very excited.
• I bought a new pattern book and have found that I can crochet a dishcloth in one evening.
• After what seemed like forever, the pool is down and put away.

I'm also going to start giving you some Jacob-isms - as we call 'em.

A few nights ago we were talking with Jacob.

"Do you like Mommy? Is she nice?"

"nn-yeah"

"Do you like Daddy? Is he nice?"

"nnn-No, he bite"