warning: erratic posting ahead

so things are super crazy. in the past week and a half i have obtained a job, enrolled the kids in a sweet new daycare, and we have found a house to rent. i am way behind in posting. am trying to do a big catch-up prior to hopping in the car to drive down to PA for my first real day of work in 20 months. insane. so expect more craziness from us for a while. sorry.