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Babies!
I'm winding down a two-week stint as mother's-helper for daughter #2 and her newborn. Yesterday evening, while the baby was sleeping on my chest, I felt very zen, very in-the-moment, trying to memorize the tiny breaths, the smell, the small squeaks he makes, the feel of a baby sleeping on my chest, the feeling of his small wiggles, so I could ( Read more... ) -
What a night!
Finnegan Edward Wells was born at 6:08 this morning to our wonderful daughter Lynda and her great husband, Tim. He came into the world at 6 pounds 14 ounces and 19 3/4 inches after a very long labor for his mama. Tim and I were there with her for the duration, and I can't think of a more moving moment than seeing our grandson born! Whew!! Need ( Read more... ) -
Happy Birthday, Caitlin!
A year ago today our wonderful first-born was informed that she was "having this baby today!" somewhat mirroring the experience I had when the ER nurse told me the same thing when her body was definitely not ready (still 7 months along), but her spirit seemed to be pressing the point. She was born early and went on to grow up healthy and become a ( Read more... ) -
Happy New Year
Here's hoping that all my friends on Live Journal have a very Happy New Year! -
Politics!
I just got the scariest political call ( Read more... ) -
Birthdays!
Had a wonderful birthday on Sunday, beautiful drive with my honey, then apple picking with one of my two wonderful daughters and an early dinner out ( Read more... ) -
Autos!
So, here's how it took me almost three weeks to get my car inspected ( Read more... ) -
Vacation!
Just to let people know, JAZ will be coming along on this vacation. I thought about Sunny and JAZ fighting over space in the back seat of the Corolla and decided to rent a mini-van for the week. He'll be bringing along his massage table (I know, he'll be the most popular person there!) and I'll be bringing along my laptop and digital camera. Don ( Read more... ) -
Hokey Pokey
I heard this one today...some of it's true, I've been told!
Last week the guy who invented the Hokey Pokey died. He was 96. The trouble began when they tried to put his left leg in... -
kjpepper -- note!
Please let Sunny and Anzovin know about this change in procedure for a week from today. Hopefully someday soon you'll be able to join us as well ( Read more... )