march madness

no, not as in college basketball ;)

so this month we decided to make a move, literally, on some of the changes we've been kicking around the Edwards homestead. at the end of february, we gave notice to the 3/2 house we've been renting for the last 18mos. and downsized to a 2/2 condo just 2 streets away. staying within the vicinity ensured that Jonah wouldn't have to switch schools. so now we're adjusting to the suprisingly spacious quarters of 'apartment living' again. the boys are sharing a room and while we're still getting used to the giggling at bed time, it's exciting to see their relationship with each other take a new direction.

one might wonder why this new change. well, after many discussions between me and craig and us feeling like we don't really have a whole lot going for us here, that we couldn't do someplace else, we've mentally committed (at this point) to moving far far away. ok, just to Paso Robles =) why Paso? i think subliminally because i have family there. but in all honesty i just happened upon that city as i was browsing California for other comparable places to live. it's exciting to dream like that, even though we know this move won't happen as soon as we'd like it. i've got my dad's lifestyle to contend with first and foremost, as well as it's just not feasable to up and move away, what with all the costs doing something like that requires. so until then we decided to save ourselves about $400/mo. in rent, clean ourselves up financially and make a more solidified plan. one that doesn't require my willingness to live out of a motel, working as a housekeeper!... ah, desperation at it's finest! =)~

i have no pictures to share because also in march, our pc caught a virus and is non-operational at this time. boohoo. but in kid related news, the boys are adjusting well in the new place and i can see how they are growing closer. Cooper however, continues to struggle with the dynamics of everyday life. we found him IN the oven the other morning and he can't seem to stay away from other un-kid friendly things, the burners on the stove, the dishwasher knobs, the toilet, the toilet paper, the toilet paper roll in the toilet, the wet toilet paper ALL over the bathroom (reminiscent of spit balls anyone!?), you get the point. yet he's able to sit with someone for say 30min., reading books! go figure. we've determined the poor kid just needs to be continually engaged in something. and fortunately that 6yr. age gap makes Jonah an extremely understandable and helpful big brother!

school wise, i decided to put off the bigger goal of obtaining my bachelors and instead am starting even smaller with the human services (social work) certificate program. i figure that way, i can put off math for even longer (i did mention i HATE math, right!? ;) and increase my chances of finding a job that i like doing while continuing towards that shiny B and brilliant M in the sky! hehe.