The Hannah Family

A year ago, I told Dave that Mandy doesn't have puppies b/c she was spayed

The other day Dave asked "Did I ever had surgery before?"

"No, never."

"So why don't I have a baby yet?"

Depressing

I bought $10 of gas today, but it wasn't even enough to turn off the fuel light. 'Gas tanks are draining family budgets' is a news article I just read so I know I'm not alone. It's pitiful that I'm looking forward to gas being "only" $3.50 a gallon.

My girls wear glasses, the boys don't

Dave didn't pass the vision screening at his well-child visit; we weren't sure if he couldn't see the pediatrician's chart or wouldn't say.  Stubborn 5-year-olds can be tricky to evaluate. 

Today we followed up at the ophthalmologist's office for a complete exam and found out Dave's vision is great at 20/20.  I'm happy.  He said he wouldn't mind wearing glasses, but life is easier without them.

Seasonal allergies for all

They are finally easing up now, thank goodness. Last month Dave (5) said, "Why is snot coming down my nose when I'm not crying?"

Dave has been working in the garden

I said "look at all that dirt on your elbow!" Dave looked and said
"that's because I'm a landscaper now."

No rest for the weary

Dave (urgently): Claire, Claire! I need help!

Claire (dramatically): I never get to take a break.

Yes!

The orthopedic surgeon deemed Matt's elbow 80% healed and released him from his care. Now he can begin to regain his strength in that arm!

My sweetie

Dave (5) to me: Do you know why I follow you every day? Because I love you!

Funny...

Strangers from the gym and stores where I shop have been making frequent comments lately about either 'how happy I am' or 'why am I so happy'... Sort of peculiar since I worry and don't have any kind of prescription magic, but hopefully what they see is an accurate picture. Happy is good!

Finally...

Breaking news has that Osama bin Laden is dead. I truly don't understand how he eluded justice for almost a decade, but it is very exciting that his reign of terror is over.