As per usual, once we found out that there might be another bundle joining us, we began using the internet(s) to see what might have changed in the last 5 years since we had the last one. Part of that process resulted in reading stories (good and bad) of the experiences of other expecting parents.

One mother-to-be was so ticklish that when her baby moved, she would burst out laughing. Another had a baby who had found the magic sciatic nerve and would choose the most inconvenient time to hit it causing numerous problems for the mom-to-be.

This was previously a scan of Madison's ultrasound. The image itself seems to have vanished. I'll find it eventually or rescan the original.

Shortly after Thanksgiving I got a call from an old friend. She was in a bit of financial trouble and wasn't quite sure what she was going to do. She needed a place to stay but wasn't prepared to just abandon her current situation as she wants to finish school (technical, get a+, mcp, and a couple other certifications). It took her a couple of days, but she managed to find herself a place to stay.

Fast forward to last Friday.

2006.08.29 The lease got signed.
2006.08.30 I moved in at 8 A.M.
2006.08.31 I slept in till 7 A.M.

We are now in a 1600 sq ft, 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2 car, 2 story rental. The neighbors are friendly (all armed forces of some type), the schools are great, and if it wasn't for the traffic, my drive would only be about 20 minutes each way.

I'm still working my tail off but I am spending alot more time off the road now and saving alot on gas (besides it dropping to $2.37 / gallon at some places).

We were finally able to move at the end of August. Things are in chaos at the moment, but they are slowly returning to normal. The kids are in school, the job is still going strong, and aside from the fact that I am totally broke, life is grand.

What can I say? I've been earning my money.

In the last month, we've rolled out a new design, and are implementing new features and design changes left and right. I am still driving back and forth from here to there (90 miles one-way, 180 miles round-trip) at least 5 days a week and usually 6 spending $55.00 every 2 days on gas. School starts in one week and the little ones are restless as ever.