She's not pretty but she works!

Before you get offended that I am talking about a person, I am not. I am speaking of an oven...yes, it's been almost 7 weeks without a working oven, not to mention the other issues of our housing. Tonight we finally had a frozen pizza and I've never been so happy to see bubbling cheese come out of the oven! It's been very hard to walk into friend's homes and acknowledge how wonderful they are when we have an old tiny thing. However, what keeps us in check is :#1 a possible move would take months, #2 we have a backyard, #3. we'd have to pay for said move, and #4. Colin now thinks it's punishment if he doesn't get to have Kate in his room. 

Who thought the last one would have any bearing! Besides, we are steps from the beach (never mind that we still have to drive due to Beach Rd barriers), but it is 2 seconds away. Not to mention that our part of town, as Patrick puts it, is like a little California beach town. Let's be honest, in NoVa, our kids live pretty separate lives. In my eyes, this is their chance at an old school upbringing, you know, sharing a room. Dare I say that we can't complain too much, even if our place is small, they are sharing a room that accommodates both of them in queen beds with closet and dresser space, as well as some in room play space. It is a good reminder to all of us to be grateful for what we have at home, which like most is too much. But let's be honest, we all start to think we need more, so seeing the kids "enjoy" each other when they have no place to hide, is a great thing and something I hope will help their relationship in hoe long run.

Another thing that should help is that our stuff is still in customs, so they are left to their imaginations with the few costumes, cars and trains we have. The funny thing is they are happy even when we feel like they need more, they don't see it! The way the windows open they treat as a playhouse which is so cool. They are starting to think swimming after school 2 feet away and Friday breakfast on the beach is normal. Even if we never do anything cool a again, God, please let them remember this!