breath of fresh air

We made it to the lake! And what a difference it has made.

Jackson woke up this morning with no crusties around his nose. I can't remember the last time he woke up clear of green boogies. And his cough is sounding better. Still there, still sounding like a cat purring when he breathes sometimes, but his cough is much less frequent and he isn't gagging on mucos. The hectic packing and last minute things to get us out of the house has been worth it.

The kids are having a ball. They love running down to the golf course, bird watching, bug cathing, relaxing. I think they also love that I am not totally preoccupied with packing and moving. I am either cooking for us or playing. It is great.

Lucas is enjoying himself too. A huge yard in which to play ball and tonight he even took a dip in the lake.

Making progress on the new house. We are very close to having a signed contract, just initialing last minute changes (we get to keep the playset!). Very scary afternoon thinking we lost the house to someone offering cash to the sellers/bank, but Toby worked it out for us and we have crossed one hurdle successfully.

Now we are working on a move in date and rental amount, as well as waiting to hear if our offer holds with the bank.

I won't be posting pictures anytime soon, so bear with the text. I have no camera with me at the lake.