leaps and bounds

My baby is growing by leaps and bounds! This weekend he got his 7th tooth. This time it's a bottom one. He also got his 2nd ever haircut. It's amazing how a little haircut changes his whole look. He looks so much like a toddler now - not a baby any more. Plus his face is really maturing and filling out. He still has the dimples under his right eye and his chin.

My parents, brother, and sister came up from Evansville to visit this weekend. We didn't do much - just ran around, shopped, cooked, ate, went to church, enjoyed the lovely weather outside, and played with Elijah. We really enjoyed having them here. It's nice to visit. Elijah had a ball with them too. How I wish we lived closer so we could spend more time together! [sigh] I do have pictures and will post them when I have time.

So, I haven't wanted to bring this up, but it's about time... the THIRD purchase agreement on our Evansville house fell through! Yes, you heard correctly -- this is the THIRD time we have accepted an offer, had an inspection, set a closing date... and then lost the deal. I don't even have enough words to say how frustrated, discouraged, weary, overwhelmed, worried, and angry I am about this. AGAIN! Really?? It is becoming almost comical at this point. I wonder what God is trying to do. I wonder if He's doing anything at all for that matter. I wonder how much a person can take. I wonder if I will EVER EVER be able to stay home with Elijah before he starts school. I wonder why we have to be stuck here. And why we're trapped in this dag-gone situation. And why this keeps dragging on forever. I WANT TO SCREAM! We cannot keep paying 2 house payments. I want to stay home with my son.
I hate... and I do mean HATE this situation. And I pretty much hate my life right now.
the. end.