the house.

we might be moving! we have been in Hawthorne, waiting patiently, forever. We might be going a bit farther south and buying a duplex in Torrance. The property isn't huge, but the house sizes are right and the area is really great (Old Torrance) I will be about a mile away from a trader joes and a whole foods. which was a requirement for moving anyway. no Starbucks across the street :( but I will find a new hangout for us I suppose.

Things I am excited about: A/C!! a yard(ish) for the kids to play in, Decorating for keeps, getting to know people with a sense of permanence. Walking and living in a real neighborhood.

Not so excited about: actually moving again (though this time at least it will be a while before doing it EVER again) booting out the tenants that are currently living in the front house (grandmas house) they are on lease til Sept. I feel bad about making their lives a pain.

so wish us luck that our time has come for this and that all the ducks line up.

some pictures of my little leprechaun on St. Patrick's Day. Dominic was not feeling photogenic. ;)

here are some pictures

don't know who, or if anyone reads these, but here are some pictures of the people I talk about.

Dominic 3 and almost a half









Genevieve 9 months









My little lovelies

Whats new with me?

the usual, not much. I made some changes to the way I spend my time and how much OCD I allow creep its way in. I wish I could say it was making a difference in how much I got done around the house or how organized and tidy I become. but, alas, I am still a slob, and a mess.

the kids are doing really great, Dominic is getting much more outgoing and I think is almost ready for preschool, we are pretty well day trained. he figured it out all on his own one day. And Genevieve is a joy and a wonder. she is standing up from the floor on her own, and makes little adorable songs clapping and singing and cooing practically all day long. one tooth then another sprang forth almost overnight. I still can't believe she is 9 months old.

here is a video of the little princess doing what she does.