Moving again

Some of you who see this title and know me are thinking..."yeah, it's about time for Eli to have that itch". Okay so I am not really moving (yet), just thinking about it. It'll definitely happen within the next 3 years as Mr J enters school.

Believe it or not I've been on a nationwide search as to where to educate my little guy. My goal is to find a top notch dual language program. There are actually two programs in our area. The next county over (which is "the" county to be educated in) has two different dual language programs. The first, which is Spanish, requires you to live in their school's district. The other, which is Mandarin, just requires you to live within the entire school district. So for another 100K and the loss of 1000 square feet, I can put J in the Spanish program.

In our county, there is an elementary school with a dual language program. It's very close to my office and his current daycare, but would require the jump to the other side of town. If I go with this option then the big question is when to make the jump. Yes, I get that J is only 20 months old but I've never been one to plan tomorrow when you can dream about the future.

In terms of the nationwide search, we have Washington D.C. area and Chicago that have active programs. The housing prices are obviously even more interesting.

Ultimately, I'll keep looking and try to hold off on a decision until J's around 4 and I have actually visited some of these programs. As much as there are lots of options for educating your child, there are also lots of limits...just don't want my little knowledge seeker to miss out on the adventure of learning.

Bread bags and winter

Look closely at his feet...those of you over 20 or so should immediately recognize and then cringe at what I have done to my child - yes those are plastic bags on his feet. How many of you used to put bread bags on your feet before strapping on your boots to go out in the snow? It was the only way to keep your feet dry while you were sledding...remember this was before gortex and all those high tech materials.

We had a "snow event" here in NC. This means wide spread panic ensued and everything was shut down. You are looking at the total accumulation but it was J's first "snow event" so we had to go outside.

He really seemed to enjoy the snow...he loves to be outside so I wasn't completely surprised he liked it. He's a boy after my heart...loving snow.

GQ...strike a pose

David, Matthew and Jay got together this past weekend for a time of fun and roller coaster riding. They wore each other out playing and having fun but it was so good to see how much they've grown, changed and started becoming boys.

Hi Maria! I just saw your address and will send an email soon. Seen any bears at the circus lately?

It's another girl!

Follow the link to pictures of my newest neice...no decision on a name but they are leaning towards Greta. She was born this morning at 8:28am. She is 8lbs 9ozs and 20 3/4 inches long.

Mom and Dad are doing really well. Big sister, Molly, is staying with J and I.


http://picasaweb.google.com/guatekids/We_think_theyRe_calling_her_Greta

Safe TV Viewing only in our house

I'll write more soon but thought I would post a couple pictures in the meantime.