My vacuum cleaner(s) are both in stages of disrepair or general suck-less-ness. I have an old Panasonic that I can't find belts for and a Hoover Widepath that the height adjustment is broken on, so it is stuck on the "hard floor" setting and a PITA to push on carpet. I don't think the Hoover is worth repairing as it was never that great anyway ( Read more... )

I keep meaning to do an update but I never seem to get around to it ( Read more... )

Finally a few pictures! Someday soon, a birth story . . . .

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Wyatt showed up. A little late to the party but with bells on ( Read more... )

We had a wonderful day today. We (Rachel, Rich and I) met Melissa, Michael, Morgan, Miles and Lisa and Emmie for breakfast in Denver. It was great fun despite an early start for us from Fort Collins! Unfortunately, Matt, Lisa's hubby was under the weather and couldn't come ( Read more... )

Well, I am frantically trying to finish my work so I can start packing! We leave tomorrow morning for LA--with an overnite stop--and then on to Sydney. I also need to go vote today! (not that it matters because Rich and I cancel each other out on the Presidential election anyway (roll eyes ( Read more... )

Are any of you familiar with her music? Apparently she is a pioneer in children's music and music education. Her recordings are put out by Smithsonian Folkways. Anyway, I haven't heard any of her music but am looking for new CDs to try out. A friend heard her recently on NPR and raved about her. Any opinions?

Here are a couple hits from a search of "superglue sutures". (Hey, how do I do the behind the cut trick?) Alot come from midwife sites that actually suggest using superglue for perineal tears ( Read more... )

Well Friday nite Rachel slipped on our neighbor's steep concrete driveway and bonked the back of her head. There was blood and crying. But both stopped quickly. Rachel was alert, oriented, and had equal, reactive pupils. And the cut wasn't that big. It could've used a stitch or two but weighing that against 6 hours in the ER, a needle for ( Read more... )

I found a nanny! She is a junior at CSU in the Human Development and Early Childhood teaching program. Her schedule is just about perfect for my needs. And she seems like a sweet, kind person. Rachel took to her pretty quickly. I am so glad to be done! Thanks to all of you for your comments and suggestions. I was a little sad to turn down ( Read more... )