I know, it's been almost a week and I'm just now gathering my thoughts. But if there's one thing you guys have learned about me by now, it's that I'm a little slow and inconsistent at this LJ thing ( Read more... )

We leave in a little over four days. Yikes!!! There is so much to be done, including finishing this freelance project I've been working on.

And I *really* don't have time to do it, but I so want to make calls for the Obama campaign before Indiana's primary. I'd felt my confidence slipping a little, but his opposition to the gas tax holiday really ( Read more... )

Did you find madras shorts for your boys? Just saw these and thought of you.  ( http://www.goodysonline.com/product/02/yes_kid_crew_plaid_madras_shorts_toddler? ) They're on sale for 2 for $14 plus another 10% off, so $6.30 each. 

So I've been compiling a list of things that look interesting for first birthday gifts for Alice and Ben. But I don't know what (or how much, to be honest) to get them. Anyone want to offer their two cents?

Here's the list as it stands right now.

http://www.thethingsiwant.com/drkajad/list/a%20and%20b%20wishlist/

I'm obviously also open to suggestions ( Read more... )

On Saturday, I was bringing the babies home from visiting Pat at the festival where he exhibits his photos each year. As we approached a stop light, I noticed a jogger at the intersection who was waiting for the walk light. He was wearing a yellow jersey and juggling three yellow balls. I wondered if that was how he passed the time waiting for the ( Read more... )

Both babies wake up within 2 minutes of each other, screaming to be fed. 
Latch Ben and then try to latch Alice.
Ben pops off repeatedly, Alice refuses to latch entirely.
Pat takes Alice to give her a bottle.
Ben continues to pop on and off for another 10 minutes before settling down to nurse.
Pat finishes with Alice and leaves, Alice hangs out on the ( Read more... )

Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.

I'm not attending the formal memorial service because Vincent and William won't be mentioned. The organizers unfortunately sent the program to the printer prior to the deadline for submitting release forms.

But I'll be lighting candles tonight at 7pm in memory of my sweet boys, William and Vincent ( Read more... )

Discovered on the ground outside my backdoor this morning: one donut.

Glazed, I think.

Serious cat trouble ( Read more... )

Alright. I was finally gotten. I won't be offended if no one has any questions to ask. But I am a rule follower at heart (and apparently a spelling hard ass), so ( Read more... )