Updates

I sometimes get follow up questions regarding things that I have posted, so I am going to use this post the keep you updated on the progress in our lives. Here goes:

1. Sam's bike is fixed. The chain didn't break, it was just off the track, and he and I managed to figure out how to get it back on. So he is back on the road. Thank you all for your concern.

2. When I said I was getting rid of stuff in our garage I never intended to imply that the garage would ever in any way be neat and orderly. I have just come to accept the fact that my actually parking in a garage is not going to happen in my lifetime.

3. My sister, Stephanie, would like me to pass on the fact that she was given powdered milk, as well. God forbid anyone think that she has led a pampered existence. As her husband Todd would say "La-De-Freakin-Da" (that was cleaned up for the purposes of this post). Although she did remind me that my mother stored the powder milk box under the sink. Yes, that's right, under the sink with the cleaning products. Now, if a food item can be stored next to the Mr. Clean doesn't that tell you something?

4. While on the topic of milk, so many of you have told me that although you don't like milk, you do eat it in cereal. Apparently when combined with a favorite cereal, milk becomes more palatable. I may have to try a bowl someday soon.

5. In my post about Ryan's sign language, I made a reference to him sometimes being lazy. In listening to my Mom retell the story to my Dad she described Ryan as "just being Ryan in his own world," which I interpret as Grandparent PC for lazy!

6. I have added one new show from this television season to my viewing list. If you haven't checked out "Life On Mars" it is a pretty good show.

7. To our new friend in China, the boys are loving your comments, and are enjoying learning about the differences in our two cultures (like the fact that you can't get Wii). Please keep them coming.

8. And now to our most frequently asked about topic....the dog. Please understand that the poll we set up was for informational purposes only, and in no way was it binding, thus obligating me to get this child a dog. That being said, Ryan and I have come to an agreement that we will wait until after the holidays, and at a time closer to his 7th birthday we will revisit and reevaluate his desire for a pet. Until that time, please stop asking Ryan when he is getting the dog, since he won the vote (yes, Grandpa, this means you!).