Progress and Frustration

My readers know that C and I moved into my parents home in October 2011. The deal is my parents carry the mortgage until C and I can officially buy it ourselves. Since we moved in we have painted Goo's bedroom, painted the master bedroom, replaced all the light fixtures with energy efficient lights, cleaned up the front yard, and began to re-landscape the back yard. We have done this all the while C works 6 days a week 70 hour work weeks and I've been at home with the kids (looking for work) and going to school to become a Certified Professional Midwife.

My parents (along with 2 sisters and my 3 nieces) live in Utah one happy, dysfunctional family. A month ago they said they wanted to come back to Vegas. As you might imagine this caused some concern for C and I. However, they said they didn't want this house back because it had stairs. They instead want a 1 story 4 bedroom 2 bath house and want C and I to buy it. We found a realtor and even found a bunch to match ours and their needs. Then my mother said she didn't want to come back to Vegas but was being forced by Drisella and Anastasia. So C and I cancelled everything. Then a week later they again changed their minds. So we began looking again. Then they changed their minds.... So far they have told me to find them a house 4 times and backed out.

So my question is, Is it alright to stop looking and just pretend too?

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A Midsummer's Days Birthday Party

Gouda turns 2 on June 14th. I have been planning her party for a while now and even have somethings made for it.  I wanted to let you all know what I have been working on for it.  These pics are all from sites where I have gotten ideas and inspirations. I do not make any claims on originality.

 I am attempting to make this myself. Gouda loves this one but it is $80.00 to buy it! I do not have that kind of money right now (and who would spend $80 on a freaking tutu dress for a 2 yr old?)

So far I've got all the tuile done I just need to add the strap and the flowers.

                                          This is another version and isn't it so cute?

I am making tutu's for all the little girl guests to have for the party and to take home as party favors.

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Tomorrow is the Big Day

Tomorrow is surgery day. I have to admit I am scared. How could I not be scared having the same surgery that my grandmother died having? My Mother in law came down to help me and I am so grateful for her to be here! I can't imagine having surgery and then being all alone with 2 kids.

So wish me luck everyone!