so, since the last post here, maddie has turned 6!!! and we are having her birthday party tomorrow. we are taking her to the beach because that's what she wants. and doing a barbie party. while she doesn't know what her cake looks like, i am sure she will love it! we found out we can take over this house and not have to move so that's good. the better news is that we will have only power to pay. before we were paying 10 less plus water and power, cable etc. so that will be a breather. it's a large house, yes it needs work, but all houses need work to become homes. i can't wait to get started personalizing this house into our home (even if it is temporary). now onto other things, not sure why, but i am feelign kind of akward when i go to the mommy group here as of lately because all of those mommy's have babies or toddlers, and my kids are school age. not to mention it almost feels like i am not wanted sometimes. i mea...