After the hurricane

So, I am finally beginning to approach normal around here. It has been over 2 weeks since Ike hit and although we were very lucky and had no damage and were only without power for 1/2 a day, it has been a different sort of reality here in Houston. Groceries became a luxury, gas an extravagance. But the boys have survived and even thrived through the experience. We had an elderly houseguest for 10 days, a family friend who fell and had lost power so couldn't be home alone, and Ace learned a lot more about being gentle. Charlie took all the extra attention and started performing. He is now crawling like a champ and working on pulling himself up on the furniture. Charlie now has 2 teeth and Ace has some new favorite words--"That's mine", "Let me have it", and "Now". The birthday party is fast approaching so that is the next priority in planning. In other words, we are well and happy for the most part.