Update

Well, as far as Claire goes, our I-600A application is still sitting on someone's desk in Memphis. They are processing extremely slow, so it looks like we will not recieve our approval until May, possibly even June if their website is accurate. According to them, they just processed September applications, and ours was sent in December, but our fingerprints and homestudy didn't arrive until late January. Waiting on Memphis has been beyond frustrating. We have now had our I-600A in for 14 weeks on Thursday. It just seems ridiculous! Three and half months with another expected two months! Give me a break! We are completely ready with our agency, we're just waiting on Memphis, extremely slow Memphis.

Things here have been good. Greg had a great trip to Chicago with the boys and Connor and I spent some time with Nancy and the kids in Nashville. I have managed to come down with bronchitis (as far as I can tell from self-diagnosis, but I get it every Spring). I can barely talk and today one of my kids said, "You sound like a man." If you've ever heard my voice, you know that it's anything but masculine, so it's kind of funny having this deep, hoarse voice.

Connor is doing great! He is looking forward to the Easter Bunny. He's also looking forward to a visit from Mimi this weekend. Greg and I are going away for a few days to celebrate our eighth anniversary. Most people head somewhere warm for Spring Break and where are we heading.....to a ski resort. It seemed like a good idea at the time, to spend your anniversary all cuddled by the fire. Acutally, we're both really excited to get away and stay in a nice resort.

Connor and I have been looking for Easter outfits all week. On Sunday he said to me, "Okay Mom, I've been thinking about this a lot, and I really want a yellow shirt and a yellow tie." What boy thinks about these things? I guess the same child that frequently says to me now, "Is this stylish?" He did not get a yellow shirt and tie, but we compromised on an adorable little outfit. I can't wait to take pics on Easter morning.

While I'm talking about my little man, I have to say what an incredible eater he's been lately. He has been driving us crazy for a year now, only eating chicken, corn, and peas, and PB&J. He's gone to bed hungry, he's turned meal time into torture, but he has FINALLY turned the corner! He's eating broccoli, peaches, mashed potatoes, beans, mexican casserole, enchiladas, and basically anything I have given him in the past few weeks. I am so proud of him. His doctor told me not to give up, keep putting it in front of him, and though some nights I wanted to lock myself away, it looks like we have finally turned the corner!

Stay tuned for vacation and Easter pics.