Spring Break came and went. We packed a lot into the 10 days, though. We took a trip to the Bruneau Sand Dunes; spent some time in Buhl; took a drive to Malad Gorge, the Nature Conservancy, Clear Springs; and went to Herrett's Museum, got Ethan a haircut, went to the mall all in Twin Falls. I also attended our church's women's retreat at Pilgrim's Cove in McCall, ID. The weather was rotten, with continued rotten into this week. Is it possible for March to come in AND go out like a lion? I guess in Idaho it is. Right now I am at "work". I have sat here once a week for six weeks or so, and so far not one person has come in to use the library. It is kind of nice to have peace and quiet for two hours, though, and be surrounded by books. Just wish someone would come in, if for nothing else but to prove that my position is necessary.

just some stuff

• Lost: Is it wrong that I like Juliet more than Kate? I actually really don't like Kate, I tolerate her. I like Juliet's intelligence and she is so enigmatic. If it turns out she really is a "bad" guy and is working with Ben, I think I still would like her better than Kate.
  
• I am really enjoy 24 this season. Oh sure, it's full of plot holes and worn out story lines, but you got to love it when Jack tazes a phone.
• Is it spring yet? I just want some nice weather so we can get out and do stuff with the kids.
  
• Why do Peeps and Cadbury Eggs have to be so delicious?
• I think the news media needs to stop letting Natalie Suleman do interviews. She doesn't need to be under this kind of scrutiny. It's obvious a lot of people don't agree with what she did, but it's done. What matters now is those 8 sick babies, her six older children, and what's best for them. I wish she would quit doing interviews, and I think she should have never done that first one. She needs to focus on her family, and she has some really tough decisions to make. Show the world what you think is important, Natalie. Take care of your family.
• Ethan is racing his "Anaconda Honda" in his first ever Pine Wood Derby this weekend. I am really looking forward to it.
• I finished watching Torchwood Season 2 this weekend. I didn't really like it as much as the first season. I can't really recommend it, I think there are better science fiction series out there right now, such as Battlestar Gallactica and Fringe.
• We've spent the last two Saturdays watching Star Wars and Empire Strikes Back, respectively. I hope we have time to watch Return of the Jedi this Saturday.
  

Well, this week is turning out only slightly better than last week. The thing that is keeping it from being a total loss is that Corinne is feeling a lot better since the doctor gave her antibiotics and she is getting over her ear infections and upper respiratory infection. We have heat and water, and all the fans are out from under the house so all we have left to take care of is the insulation. The insurance is refusing to pay for anything because the water that caused the damage was a "subsurface" leak. I tried to talk to them today, but all I got was emotionally and physically drained. All I want for them to do is to help us find a way to pay for all this. I really don't care what the policy says. Damage is damage, and if they won't pay for the pipe they need to pay for the clean up and replacement. I really don't know what I am saying. I want to fight them, but I don't know where to begin. I just wish I could handle things like this better. I want to be calm and not worried and have that "whatever will be will be" attitude but I am just the opposite. I am frustrated and angry and scared and worried.