So, this is what it's like for those of you whose kids go to school all day? Because I have to say, this is kind of--fantastic. Although I suppose the only ones who can really relate to this are those of you without a job outside the house, or little kids/babies at home which I think is--absolutely no one on this list ( Read more... )

Hey, Leakyandsnort, see any ninjas running around ( Read more... )

This little guy is Pip


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It rained last night and the temperature cooled down in a most blessed manner. I could have cried with relief, truly. Today was nice as well, in the mid 70's with rain in the early afternoon. I'd be happy if it were like this all summer ( Read more... )

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Some food and a good night's sleep helped remarkably. If Brian is able to get more time off, I think we'll alternate nights rather than me pushing myself to do two in a row, that's what did me in. And not eating very well--I was trying to eat as little as possible, because buying all our meals is getting expensive. I'm going to make up some stuff ( Read more... )

We're off to the hospital. We're supposed to be there at 8:30, I hope Ivy's surgery isn't too long after that. I'll have limited, if any, computer access at the hospital but promise I will post an update as soon as I can. Thank you for all your kind words and well wishes!

You know, one of the big considerations we had when picking a name while pregnant with Miranda was "can a mean kid easily twist this name into something teasable?" Miranda seemed pretty safe. So how did Ivy manage to come up with "Miran-DUH!" when she's angry? And I don't think she even understands the concept of duh, she's just saying her name in ( Read more... )

I just had the most low-key gynecologist exam ever. Nothing at all about my weight, no BMI bullshit, she didn't even comment on my averaging 2 glasses of wine a night. And she didn't tell me she could feel a huge tumor in my uterus, which I realize is silly and irrational and laughable to even think of it--but I had added that to my slight worries ( Read more... )

I've been trying hard not to be my usual scatterbrained screw-things-up self. Ivy's had a lot of doctor appointments the past few weeks and we've been on time, with a bag of snacks and toys. Today she had another one and I got up with plenty of time to get ready, had some coffee, got the bag of snacks and toys together, got the girls dressed, teeth ( Read more... )