Arp recently retweeted a quote on Twitter that we both think describes our current situation.  “Being uncomfortable prompts us to change, to move into our next expression. (via @JaqStone)”
We’ve been a  bit uncomfortable, in little or bigger ways, since we arrived in Costa Rica. And while we still love many parts of this country, we think it just might be time to move on.

Almost 4-year old J has  been very obviously showing signs of angst lately, and I’m guessing the changes going on have finally started affecting her.  She was actually pretty together during out first few weeks in Costa Rica, in contrast to M, who readily admitted that he wasn’t entirely sure he was happy to be here.  But I really thought J was doing well.  That is until 2 weeks ago, when she suddenly became the whiniest and most clingy child I can imagine, totally unlike her normal, happy, independent personality.

has Trish been?
I guess I can answer that one.
We’ve had a great summer, so far. I know it’s almost over, but we have high hopes that we will be back to Costa Rica by sometime after Christmas and will be enjoying the warm sunny weather again.
We’ve been:

Attending my sister’s wedding
Still trying to sell this darn house
Going on a wonderful camping trip to the old campgrounds that I visited annually as a child. Here’s some pictures…

It was just brought to my attention that New York State has an entire campaign dedicated to the dangers of co-sleeping. What the fuck. Could this be any more idiotic and wrongheaded?

(Thanks to Arun at The Parenting Pit for this great writing idea!)
What they are saying:
M: “I’m not a boy. I’m a superhero!”
J: “Boobies are good for me.” “No kisses. Just hugs.” “It’s not a tushie. It’s a butt.”
What they love doing:
M: Playing with superheros. Watching superhero movies. Telling his sister what to do, and getting frustrated when she wants to do it her own way. Reclaiming his spot in the family bed, and loving the cuddling. Inventing new superpower abilities and …