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I have had a virus problem on my home computer for the past several months. I figured it was either caused by Boog downloading Lord knows what onto our computer, or Hubs visiting porn sites. :) Just kidding. I have no idea where we picked up the viruses. I just know that our antivirus programs were not able to rid it from our system. I suppose we should have updated our software more regularly, as recommended.

Well, enough is enough. After spending an inordinate amount of time trying to get rid of it on my own, I gave up. I remember when DOS was the operating system of the day and you could erase everything with seven little letters… format C: Well, surely we can do that with a Windows-based computer, right.

So I set about taking all of my pictures and other valuable files off the computer and putting them on an external drive. I was surprised that I didn’t really have too many valuable files… it was almost entirely pictures. So, moved everything in about ten minutes then started to reboot. Luckily, I still had all of the computers original disks so I had the Windows reinstall.

I went through all of the steps to request it to overwrite the hard drive… and then hit enter to continue. Scary. There was no turning back now. It took about 30 minutes or so to get it done. I could hear the little viruses screaming and running for their lives, the little bastards. I reinstalled Windows and a couple of other programs. The computer is now about 200 times faster than it was. It’s not a new computer, as the technology has changed so much, but it feels practically new. And this update cost me nothing!

This brings me to the question: Who the heck are these people that make viruses? It’s not like the viruses were stealing my identity. The viruses weren’t installing cameras or listening devices into my house. The viruses weren’t benefitting from anything, as far as I could tell. It seems their only purpose was to wreak havoc on my life. There should be more severe punishments for these people if and when they are caught. Couldn’t they be doing something more interesting like coming up with a virus that made your computer run faster? Couldn’t they make a virus that folded laundry? Or picked winning lottery numbers? Really, people, come up with something worthwhile. Really.

The Bully versus The Boss

My two little girls, Pumpkin and Cookie, are as different as two people could be. Pumpkin is four-years-old and thinks she is much older. Cookie is two-years-old and is the epitome of terrible.

Pumpkin is a very sweet little girl that always seems to be thinking about others… what others are doing, what others are supposed to be doing, what others think about her, etc. She is the BOSSY one. And she is not afraid to unleash her power on anyone. She can constantly be seen disciplining her 16-year-old brother. Her bossy nature is not always a bad thing. It also makes her a determined little girl. And she can be very helpful cooking dinner or doing chores. It never occurs to her that she is too small or too young. Heck, she is so upset that she can’t have her own cell phone. And did I mention she is FOUR!?!?!

Her two-year-old little sister, Cookie, is just a BULLY. It makes no difference to her what she is supposed to be doing, or what anyone is supposed to be doing. The rules don’t matter. Nothing matters as long as she gets what she wants. And she has learned to get whatever she wants. She manipulates all of us, cries, or just takes what she wants and runs. Not a drop of patience. Hardly asking nicely. She does say “please” while tilting her head and blinking her eyes (which is adorable), although I do not think there is a bit of sincerity.

What do you get when you mix a little girl bully with a little girl boss? You get arguments, fighting, screaming, crying, pouting… all the joys of parenthood. And my mother would be quick to point out that I am getting exactly what my sister and I gave to my parents years ago. I just can’t imagine I was ever so difficult… it was always my sister.

So, here are the little stinkers. Sure, they are cute, but it’s all a front to catch you off guard. Beware.

Intermission

Okay, it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything. I’ve been going back and forth trying to decide if I even wanted to continue this blog. I want to be better about regularly posting to it, but can’t always find the time. Then I think… if I don’t post, they will forget about me and stop reading it. Argh!

 

So here I am again, trying to be more diligent.