Goldfish and drama

We got the fish. I think that Abby might be more excited than any of the others! They are doing well so far. The tank has a history of offing fish (it was a hand me down).
Jenna has decided to forgo her dancing this year. I guess I have to let her make her own decisions. She says she does want to go back to twirling when the competetition season starts up again.
Abby is surprised by how hard the lessons with Nella are. She is getting to the point in dance where you either stick with it or bail. There are a few girls in her class that are in it for the long haul. Nutcracker practice is going well. They are looking forward to the practices that involves everyone.
Katie is talking so much. She has the funniest things to say too. My personal favorite right no is "no fang drum" . Mark always plays her teeth like a little drum hence the fang drum. Also her sisters have "butt tails" because of the adorable storybook "Tails" . I asked her where her tail was...on her butt! She goes around saying either....Abby butt tail or Abby push me. Umm.. i always have to remind her that Abby is as school. Makes it sort of hard for Abby to push her.

We showed the house on short notice this weekend. The feedback was that the people were not highly motivated to move....Ok then why did you need to get in my house at 10 o clock on a sunday? Why are you looking at houses period? People really don't get that you spend hours getting ready regardless of their intentions. It really makes me crazy.

We found a house that we really like and I really hope we can get this done soon. I hate to think that we will still be here at Christmas.

Updates...for grammy

Well it's not too exciting over here. The house is still sitting. I am still cleaning endlessly. The girls are still enjoying school and Katie is a little bored without them. Abby is enjoying her Nutcracker practices and is glad that her regular dance class has started again. a
The girls have a fundraiser that we have to finish up and send in. I am going to end up with magazine vouchers again! It's the only thing I can justify.
Mark has been super busy at work and TRowe. We have not seen too much of him recently!
We are getting goldfish tonight. Jenna wants one that looks like an oreo cookie?! I guess I will find out tonight what that really means.
I took Katie for pics at Sears today. She did really well. She is so darn cute anyway! I hope to be able to post them later. She got a few compliments on the dress from the parking lot to the portrait studio!

Deep sigh

Still have the house on the market. Deep sigh...we did find one that we really like though. Adorable house and the right school district. The owners are going through a nasty divorce and it could be problematic with the offer. Of course that is provided we get an offer here sometime THIS YEAR!!!!
Abby is enjoying the Nutcracker stuff. One of her friends parents spent 1200 on tix for the show for her and her family. We seem to be the only family involved who worries about our budget! This same family ordered sweatshirts , tote bags and posters already.
Volunteered at the consignment sale on Friday. That was so fun! A real girls day! I got so many cute things for the girls. I did take them back later and they picked out some things for themselves. Kate got a Mickey Mouse phone ( HEwooo! Mickey Mouse!)
Also an update on the fridge magnets...I bought some at the sale on friday ( the letters and the farm ones) ...found ours on saturday! Mark was thrilled :)

Shoes and other girly things

We have a shoe problem over here. They always seem to need them...dance shoes, sneakers, crocs, sandals, boots, etc... I just can't keep them from exploding all over the house. They are good about putting them away , it just seems like them might creep out at night or something! Hairbows and ponytail holders are the same way. I have designated spots for both things. They are just always all over the floor. It makes me crazy!
Abby has her second nutcracker practice this weekend. Hopefully I 'll have more to report after that.
Happy birthday to Rachel...heheehee. This much closer to 30!
Webkinz world now has a travel agency. Striper is on vacation in a tropical island. I'm really jealous of him right now!