Another iPod dilemma

So last night Michael told me they're going to let me start doing some work for Realty Executives at home for about $300/month. I'll need windows for it, though, so now we're thinking of getting a new iMac and selling this one. Then we could get Crissa to buy it with her student discount and end up spending about $900. With this I'd also get a free iPod-- whichever one I want (actually it's a $200 rebate). So now I'm wondering, should we do that right away, or wait until I've made some money-- meaning, again, that I'll be waiting for my iPod. Or should I just buy the iPod now and deal with the computer thing later?

To wait or not to wait?

So Key bank is offering a free iPod nano for people who sign up with their checking and keep it for 180 days. This is good news because I have been planning to get a nano since my birthday (my parents gave me cash), but we could really use the money elsewhere. This is bad news also because I wanted to get one right away so I can run with it, or do late-night chores with it, or whatever and now I'm tempted to wait, which may make me postpone starting running again, or at least slack off on it more. Also I would probably just end up with a white 2Gb one instead of a Lime-green or red 4Gb like I wanted. What do you think I should do, friends? Is it worth the wait, or worth the money? I just don't know how patient I am, and though I at one point had the cash for it, all my birthday money actually ended up going towards the house and stuff. Hmmm...

Truman's baby blessing

Here are some pictures of Truman in the outfit he was blessed in. There is also a good sample of his handsome baby smile. He's a little schlumpy, though.

How my kids are coping...

Since Truman was born, I have had a LOT less time for Andrew and Evie, and it shows in various ways. I'm never sure whether to rejoice at their new-found independence and friendship or just feel guilty for not being around for them and playing with them more. I'm not sure whether I feel more sad when they cry that they miss me and need me, or when they go off on their own and learn to do without me.Andrew and Evie are becoming best friends in my absence because they have to entertain themselves, so they also entertain each other. Here, Evie fell asleep at the table after eating a bowl of yogurt. I didn't even realize she was done until she was fast asleep.
They are also spending more time with their crazy Aunt Crissa. I'm not sure what I'm going to do when she goes back to school.

Ode to my Husby

So, a while back Michael noted that I had never mentioned him in my blog. I think he's right. This isn't because I don't love him or that I don't think about him: it's just that nothing really has changed about him recently. He is my constant. He his the one I run to frazzled at the end of the day to provide me with some sense of security, and with the reassurance that someone adores me and thinks I'm great despite my inability to cope too well with everything else (mostly my kids). I don't think he gets enough credit for this. I won't go on and on about how wonderful he is, because it would do him embarrassingly little justice-- I can't say enough and in quite the right way for all who read not to still think, "mine's better." (I know this because I also think that when I hear others praising their spouses--although, don't get me wrong, I understand that yours is better for you.) Just know that, though I don't have much specific to blog about him, I love my husby's guts!


Mikey is always kind of behind the scenes-- he helps a lot to bring about the good things in life, but rarely gets credit for it.