In a Perfect World...

• I wouldn't have any boxes left to unpack
• I wouldn't have to wait until James got home at 10 pm to use the laptop to finally get online because the computer is still in shrink wrap
• I would have my ton-o-pictures from the last few weeks cropped and posted for the whole world to see
• I would be asleep before 1 in the morning
• This blog would be re-launched from our new home with a new design

Somehow, despite home ownership, our lives are far from perfect. The corners of our rooms are still cluttered with boxes, mostly filled with odds and ends that need to find a permanent "spot." My parents are visiting and have been helping a ton, but what I'd really love to do is shamelessly stick Zoe in front of the tv for a few hours and "get er done." Over the past couple days we've discovered the bliss of a Nickelodeon Sandwich. Here's the recipe: Start with one episode of Dora. Add Yo-Gabba-Gabba. Repeat Dora, then add Diego. Two hours of mommy time guaranteed. Add Wonder Pets as an appetizer if more time is needed. It's fool proof. Except for the fact that I think my mom and dad would think less of me as a person if I actually let Zoe watch that much television at once. But I think having nothing in our dining room but the dining room table might be worth it.

So consider me on semi-hiatus. We are loving the new place and I'd like to thank everyone who helped in any way with the move. We miss all of our wonderful 7th ward friends and you're all invited to visit us anytime. We are also known to make appearances in the Provo/Orem area.

What else can I say? Please continue to wait patiently. Your call is important and will be answered in the order received. Words to live by.

In the meantime, check out what my awesomely amazing (or is it amazingly awesome?) friends Erin and Deneal have been up to. They created a blog for moms (or dads) that is just cool stuff to do with your kids. No venting, whining, bragging on cute pictures, or documenting milestones. If you want to contribute, drop them a note (or comment on the blog) and they will probably let you join the club. They're cool and accepting like that (obviously if they'll let me join in, they're pretty accepting). Otherwise, feel free just to check it out whenever you feel like you're in a rut with your kids. And yes, I am aware of the hypocrisy of this post - yearning to put my child in front of the tv for hours and touting a new blog to combat said behavior. Anyone have a problem with that? I didn't think so.