Water? Check. Electricity? Check. Internet? Check! We are now a fully functioning unit! At least as far as a computer junkie is concerned. Have you ever lived in a hotel for almost 2 months? The sensation of FINALLY being able to occupy your own bed is completely indescribable. Every time I crawl into bed at night, I thank God for my mattress. Shower curtain? Uh...whoops...
We spent the weekend food shopping, cooking, food shopping, going to church. I kept forgetting all of the staples that I was out of, and double bought on things that I thought I was out of, but wasn't. Kind of funny really. I even made a list, but when I reorganized my cupboards, I realized that the salt had been buried in the back of the cupboard. So, I now have 2 full containers of salt. Yes, laugh, those of you who know how little salt I use. I'm pretty sure it will last all the way through Tanner's doctorate. I also have 2 cans of baking powder which will make it through about 2 terms of chemistry. I had to buy butter (which was expensive), yogurt (which was not), chicken (.99lb), frozen veggies, fresh veggies, canned veggies, sugar, flour, basil, thyme, eggs, vanilla, milk, oatmeal, beans, rice, tomato sauce, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, more chicken, beef, fish, taco seasonings, salad dressing, fruit, juice, ice cream (the BEST I've ever had), cake mix (for cupcakes that Kate wants to send to Emma), olive oil, soy sauce (no Aloha here), garlic, onions, garlic salt and GINGER. The ginger was the hardest item to find. I went to 4 stores. I happened to be on the phone with Joanelle, complaining about the absolute dearth of ginger in C.S. when lo, and behold, I rounded a corner and there was a big pile of ginger smiling up at me. By the way, it was HEB. I think it will soon become my favorite store. It's like a Winco and New Seasons Market in a head-on collision.
We found this great blog that told us how to get our licenses changed over. A great pointer was to go to our bank and make sure that we didn't have to reopen new accounts BEFORE applying for a Texas driver's license. Apparently Texas has different banking laws, and they issue a temporary license and banks won't accept them as i.d. Then, we ordered new auto insurance. Oh, weep, sweet lady, weep. Texas let's you fully customize your insurance policy. Don't want PIP? Fine. Only want collision? Great. Oh, decided on property liability ONLY???? That's okay, too. Don't worry, we chose a little bit more than that, but our 6 month premium is less then $200. And, for a young couple, that's not too bad.
Anyway, after doing all of that, then you have to get your car emmissions test...which we still have yet to do.
So, Tanner got a job as a line cook. He asked them if he needed a food handler's license. They frowned and said: no, you not manager. So, he asked where could he get a food handler's license. They said: oh, private company provide that at Gatti (think Chuck E Cheese). That's just a little TOO weird for me.
One of my students is full Chinese. Her mom barely speaks English. I got up the nerve to ask what kind of Chinese and they said Mandarin! Then I asked if they knew of a Mandarin language school. Hehehehe: the Lord sure knows what He's doing. They directed me to 2 churches and class being held near the college for ALL age levels. Talk about exciting.
Kate finished her first session of swimming lessons and graduated to the next level. She is very proud to be in Frogs 2 instead of Frogs 1. She really enjoyed Valentines Day. She guessed her secret pal right off the bat (emma). She and Reagan had a great time spending their Valentine money at Target (photos soon to come). Georgie just coasted through. Her Valentine treat was her very first taste of barely cereal. She thinks it tastes better than chocolate. Reagan and Kate begged for a taste. For some reason, I don't think they agree with Georgie.
Those of you in winterland will be jealous to hear that it has been mild, 72, with white fluffy clouds scudding across the sky. We spent Sunday afternoon at a park. I wore capris, t-shirt, sandals. Tanner and the girls were similarly clothed. The guy at the park was wearing sweat pants, sweat shirt, parka and ski cap. I guess 72 and shady was just too cold for him. People here keep apologizing to us for the inclement weather. Sigh...
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