Today is our last day in Bern. We´ve not done a whole lot, but that´s okay. We meant to take the train to a small town nearby called Murten, but after visiting the post office and spending 30 swiss francs to send 15 post cards, that´s like 25 bucks. So, we decided that we couldn´t afford to go anywhere today. Okay, that´s all a ruse we are really just lazy. Yesterday, we went to this like area called a lido, that is sorta like a dream for parents with kids, they have a kiddie pool and about three other pools for grownups. All around is grass and trees with shade. There is even an area that is fenced off for topless sunbathing. The kids were so funny, many of them were naked, some had underpants and a few has bathing suits. Nary a swimmer diaper to be seen. I liked that, kids pee in pools, live with it.
Today we´ve been to the train station to reserve seats on the Lausanne - Paris train for monday.That took nearly and hour and right at the end some old swiss ladies reprimanded us for letting Nora walk around barefoot were it was dirty. Um, Switzerland isn´t dirty...have you ever been to Italy?
About the new job...I´m getting excited, but also kind of sad that it is the end of my freedom. Well, actually, I´m sure it will actually mean a lot more freedom for me. It has full benefits eventhough it is part time. Also, if we can arange childcare amongst ourselves that means I get to take home the full salary. That will be great as all my student loans are coming due...
Tomorrow we leave for Lausanne and we´ll stay at Alec´s godmother´s. Should be cool.
Peace out.
Friday, May 27, 2005
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Bern baby Bern
Okay, I only have 4 minutes to write this post so I wonät be very clever or careful about spelling errors. Here we are in Bern, very nice city and stuff, But here is the big news... I got the Job, I am officially a part of the chemical and nuclear engineering department at UCSB. Hard to believe isnßt it?
More soon....
More soon....
Saturday, May 21, 2005
Schlans
We are still in Schlans, but today we went on a short walk to the Swiss Grand Canyon. It was a nice walk and we had a great time. The weather has been really good so far, sunny and warm. The way people drive around here makes Boston drivers look like Sunday drivers. It is harrowing and I really mean that. I thought I was a bit of a reckless driver, but I have nothing and I mean nothing on these people. And they all seem to be in some kind of agreement. Like, "Yeah, we're likely going to die up around this curve but oh well." I was pretty sick to my stomach after the 30 minute car ride.
We are all on local time now. I still can't believe how well Nora is adjusting to the time change and the travelling.
We'll be heading to Bern on Monday. We are staying at a youth hostel (I thought those days were over) with a private room and shared bath and kitchen and common area. I think it will work out really well because we do NOT want to spend all our time in the same room as Nora. She's great and all, but once she is asleep the real living begins...
We'll use Bern as a base to visit all kinds of other places such as Luzern, Interlaken, and others that are within an hour. We plan to spend five nights there and then move onto Lausanne and stay with Alec's godmother. Then on the 30th it is on to Paris for two whole weeks. I can't wait.
We are all on local time now. I still can't believe how well Nora is adjusting to the time change and the travelling.
We'll be heading to Bern on Monday. We are staying at a youth hostel (I thought those days were over) with a private room and shared bath and kitchen and common area. I think it will work out really well because we do NOT want to spend all our time in the same room as Nora. She's great and all, but once she is asleep the real living begins...
We'll use Bern as a base to visit all kinds of other places such as Luzern, Interlaken, and others that are within an hour. We plan to spend five nights there and then move onto Lausanne and stay with Alec's godmother. Then on the 30th it is on to Paris for two whole weeks. I can't wait.
Thursday, May 19, 2005
Knowing What is really important
Setting your TiVo for a six week absence is more than just a technical issue, it is also an exercise in evaluating your life.
What shows do I REALLY value (when there are only 20 hours of time available)? Here is what made the short list:
Starting Over ah duh. But I lucked out, because the season is winding up and there are only 5 or so new episodes. Had this not been the case I would have been fucked.
America's Next Top Model. Again luckily there are onlz (z and y is inverted on the swiss kezboard so please follow suit) two episodes left and one is a dumb recap episode. So onlz one.
Alias. onlz four new episodes.
Desperate Houswives, onlz three or so new episodes.
I think that covers it. Law and Order will probablz be sidelined for awhile which is okaz because I've seen most them.
So we arrived safelz. The plane ride went reallz well and now we are battling the jet lag. Hopefullz we'll kick that dog bz tomorrow. Edith live IN the Alps, I'm not kidding. You look out the window and bam, there thez are, these immese postcard-tzpe mountains complete with snowcaps. So beautiful and sort of surreal. We are trying to plan out our next week. We walked through the village of Schlans (where she lives) and talked to some of the villagers, very european....
More soon.
What shows do I REALLY value (when there are only 20 hours of time available)? Here is what made the short list:
Starting Over ah duh. But I lucked out, because the season is winding up and there are only 5 or so new episodes. Had this not been the case I would have been fucked.
America's Next Top Model. Again luckily there are onlz (z and y is inverted on the swiss kezboard so please follow suit) two episodes left and one is a dumb recap episode. So onlz one.
Alias. onlz four new episodes.
Desperate Houswives, onlz three or so new episodes.
I think that covers it. Law and Order will probablz be sidelined for awhile which is okaz because I've seen most them.
So we arrived safelz. The plane ride went reallz well and now we are battling the jet lag. Hopefullz we'll kick that dog bz tomorrow. Edith live IN the Alps, I'm not kidding. You look out the window and bam, there thez are, these immese postcard-tzpe mountains complete with snowcaps. So beautiful and sort of surreal. We are trying to plan out our next week. We walked through the village of Schlans (where she lives) and talked to some of the villagers, very european....
More soon.
Monday, May 16, 2005
Planes, Trains, and Toddlers
Holy Cow, we leave in less than 12 hours, wait, not quite...more like 14, but doesn't 12 Sound better. Alec's aunt called today to inform us that it is 38 degrees FARIENHEINT in CH today and to pack a wool coat for baby Nora, um we don't do wool coats in California. On the bright side she said it should be 75 degrees by Thursday. So, basically we are vacationing in...Boston??!! Just yesterday we were walking on the beach and I was thinking WHY are we leaving here again, oh right, the Shopping.
I'm starting to get a little nervous. Today I watched Alec making a grilled cheese in our "kitchen" and I realized I might actually miss the ole room. I mean we have been here for nine months and I've grown fond of my microwave/toaster oven set up. Honestly, there is no better way to justify having chips and dip for dinner Again when you don't have a proper stove. I do however miss the cookie baking that happened a little too often in Belmont.
In other news, I interviewed for a part-time job out at UCSB today. It is in the Chemical Engineering department (jeez, I don't even know if I spelled that correctly). Don't you think it is a perfect match?! Okay, okay it is for the Physics of Fluids magazine (huh?). Here's why it is a good fit: Part-time, meaning weekday afternoons, 1-5pm, Full benefits-for the whole family, Pay is actually not horrific, I'm intensly interested in fluids. The interview went very well, and I think they might offer me the job, course I am leaving for six weeks, but then again I am Parfait for the position (ie. it is clerical, very, very clerical). So send positive thoughts this away.
Saw Secretary last night, any thoughts?
I'm starting to get a little nervous. Today I watched Alec making a grilled cheese in our "kitchen" and I realized I might actually miss the ole room. I mean we have been here for nine months and I've grown fond of my microwave/toaster oven set up. Honestly, there is no better way to justify having chips and dip for dinner Again when you don't have a proper stove. I do however miss the cookie baking that happened a little too often in Belmont.
In other news, I interviewed for a part-time job out at UCSB today. It is in the Chemical Engineering department (jeez, I don't even know if I spelled that correctly). Don't you think it is a perfect match?! Okay, okay it is for the Physics of Fluids magazine (huh?). Here's why it is a good fit: Part-time, meaning weekday afternoons, 1-5pm, Full benefits-for the whole family, Pay is actually not horrific, I'm intensly interested in fluids. The interview went very well, and I think they might offer me the job, course I am leaving for six weeks, but then again I am Parfait for the position (ie. it is clerical, very, very clerical). So send positive thoughts this away.
Saw Secretary last night, any thoughts?
Thursday, May 12, 2005
Studio 2
So I finally took some pictures of the studio. That is to say, we finally cleaned it and then remembered to take pictures...
So click on this photo and it will take you to the studio photos. Now, maybe Nora's room will follow suit.
Not too much is happening here except for getting ready for the trip. I thought I would be more nervous but, I'm actually really excited. I cannot wait to get outta here. It has rained enough in the past three weeks to delay construction for another week. Tres depressing. So, it is time to get out of town, county, state, country and start living (on credit cards). I'll be checking my email periodically too so don't forget to email me...
Trying to leech cable DSL from Vic an Faye, but have hit a snaffu, but hope to have it all ironed out and up to speed (haa haa) when we get back.
So click on this photo and it will take you to the studio photos. Now, maybe Nora's room will follow suit.
Not too much is happening here except for getting ready for the trip. I thought I would be more nervous but, I'm actually really excited. I cannot wait to get outta here. It has rained enough in the past three weeks to delay construction for another week. Tres depressing. So, it is time to get out of town, county, state, country and start living (on credit cards). I'll be checking my email periodically too so don't forget to email me...
Trying to leech cable DSL from Vic an Faye, but have hit a snaffu, but hope to have it all ironed out and up to speed (haa haa) when we get back.
Friday, April 29, 2005
Solar
We just finished meeting with a solar guy who gave us an estimate. I really, really want to go solar. But why does it have to be so godamn ugly?
I mean really now is solar the equivelent of Ugg boot. Something that feels good but looks bad. I mean we're building a house here, something most people take enormous pride in and just because I want to be a responsible citizen I have to slap up some truly horrific looking panels on the roof? No thanks. Not to mention the 15K. I had initially wanted integrated roof tile panels, they are still solar looking but at least not in that "I have solar pride" kind of way. Subtle, there, but not in your face...yeah that's what I want.
I mean really now is solar the equivelent of Ugg boot. Something that feels good but looks bad. I mean we're building a house here, something most people take enormous pride in and just because I want to be a responsible citizen I have to slap up some truly horrific looking panels on the roof? No thanks. Not to mention the 15K. I had initially wanted integrated roof tile panels, they are still solar looking but at least not in that "I have solar pride" kind of way. Subtle, there, but not in your face...yeah that's what I want.
Sunday, April 17, 2005
Miss Handy
Nora loves to help so she assisted on this ikea assembly. It is her very own table and chair set. She loves to sit at the table and color.
Yesterday we went to the beach for a late lunch. There is this great place called the Shoreline. They have tables in the sand. After lunch we went to the waves, which Nora loved. She was very good at standing still while the waves washed over her feet. When they'd wash out she'd run towards them. Makes me wonder what kind of relationship she'll have with the ocean as she grows up. Me, I saw the ocean for the first time when I was 5. I don't remember it really, but I've seen pictures. I like the ocean, I like living on the ocean. It feels comforting to know that it is always there, a steady boundary and constant reference. Being in the water is another story altogether. I like lakes. Salt water tastes yucky. And you never know about tides, currents, and what is under there.
I saw the movie The Upside of Anger. I wanted to see it because, well, Felicity is in it. But, I was worried because Kevin Costner is in it. But, then again so is Joan Allen. Well, I really liked it, a lot. It was this great mix of sadness and comedy which felt realistic. And it was good to see Felicity again.
Yesterday we went to the beach for a late lunch. There is this great place called the Shoreline. They have tables in the sand. After lunch we went to the waves, which Nora loved. She was very good at standing still while the waves washed over her feet. When they'd wash out she'd run towards them. Makes me wonder what kind of relationship she'll have with the ocean as she grows up. Me, I saw the ocean for the first time when I was 5. I don't remember it really, but I've seen pictures. I like the ocean, I like living on the ocean. It feels comforting to know that it is always there, a steady boundary and constant reference. Being in the water is another story altogether. I like lakes. Salt water tastes yucky. And you never know about tides, currents, and what is under there.
I saw the movie The Upside of Anger. I wanted to see it because, well, Felicity is in it. But, I was worried because Kevin Costner is in it. But, then again so is Joan Allen. Well, I really liked it, a lot. It was this great mix of sadness and comedy which felt realistic. And it was good to see Felicity again.
Friday, April 15, 2005
NOT getting her way
A complete stranger posted a comment on this pic on Flickr. Unless you of you weirdos is posing as Larry Dimik (Eunice?). It's funny though, how babies break down traditional societal boundaries. Otherwise straightlaced folks suddenly break into baby talk around her. It is especially fun to watch at design stores. Men who spend their day selling doors, windows, and concrete begin to talk in high pitched voice to entice Nora into being held.
There is a lot of activity on the hole today. I call it the hole, but really it is the beginnings of our house. Many men are moving dirt and digging trenches. I'm glad that Victor is always on hand to oversee. It can be a little scary to trust that all these holes and posts are correct.
A picture of the progress is TK.
There is a lot of activity on the hole today. I call it the hole, but really it is the beginnings of our house. Many men are moving dirt and digging trenches. I'm glad that Victor is always on hand to oversee. It can be a little scary to trust that all these holes and posts are correct.
A picture of the progress is TK.
Thursday, April 14, 2005
The little Paddler
Love this part of Summer!
Here is a schedule of our Summer:
May 17
Leave for Zurich
May30-June13
Paris
June14-June20
South of France, suggestions of precisely where are greatly appreciated
June21-June27
Venice
June 28
Return to Santa Barbara
June29-July29
Read for UCSB class again
July 27ish-Aug1
In Boston for Institute
September
Victor and Faye are in Spain
House to ourselves
Guests welcome
Here is a schedule of our Summer:
May 17
Leave for Zurich
May30-June13
Paris
June14-June20
South of France, suggestions of precisely where are greatly appreciated
June21-June27
Venice
June 28
Return to Santa Barbara
June29-July29
Read for UCSB class again
July 27ish-Aug1
In Boston for Institute
September
Victor and Faye are in Spain
House to ourselves
Guests welcome
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Pigtail
Take a good look, this is the hairstyle that Nora will be sporting for a good long time. The pig's tails are a hit. I actually can't believe that she lets me put them in at all. Of course, I have a maximum of 4.5 seconds to do each one. All the pressure of not hurting her (too much) and the time constraint mean that more often than not they're not exactly even, straight, or centered. Instead, they look like baby horns.
Alec and I spent the weekend in LA and I have to say and eventhough I tried to embrace LA as my nearest metropolitan city, I find it soul-less, without character, and utterly void of community.
But still it was fun :)
We looked at stuff for the house and ate good meals and went to an amazingly upscale mall. One that brought the happy fakery of Vegas to Hollywood. It was good to be away from Baby Nora. We couldn't believe the freedom of sleeping in, the luxury of making multiple stops, the spontinaity of getting stuck in traffic, and the joy of eating my own lunch, all of it.
Of course we did purchase a couple of baby related items.
First, a swing for the tree. Installed today and baby ready tomorrow.
Second, a paddling pool. So damn cute, pictures are upcoming.
Third, baby backpack. No, not a Nora-sized pack; one that she fits into. So we can literally carry her around Europe on our backs. So far she thinks it's groovy, while I'm still trying to put up with the indignity of wearing my child on my body instead of having her nestled in a stylish stroller.
Alec and I spent the weekend in LA and I have to say and eventhough I tried to embrace LA as my nearest metropolitan city, I find it soul-less, without character, and utterly void of community.
But still it was fun :)
We looked at stuff for the house and ate good meals and went to an amazingly upscale mall. One that brought the happy fakery of Vegas to Hollywood. It was good to be away from Baby Nora. We couldn't believe the freedom of sleeping in, the luxury of making multiple stops, the spontinaity of getting stuck in traffic, and the joy of eating my own lunch, all of it.
Of course we did purchase a couple of baby related items.
First, a swing for the tree. Installed today and baby ready tomorrow.
Second, a paddling pool. So damn cute, pictures are upcoming.
Third, baby backpack. No, not a Nora-sized pack; one that she fits into. So we can literally carry her around Europe on our backs. So far she thinks it's groovy, while I'm still trying to put up with the indignity of wearing my child on my body instead of having her nestled in a stylish stroller.
Monday, April 04, 2005
Look Ma'
Nora is a learning machine. Here she is just a few days ago on her maiden spoon voyage. Today she was much, much better. Yesterday we hung out around the compound and she walked around the gravel, sand, and bark and had a grand ol' time.
Today has been marvelous too, we've been sitting in the sun and reading books and as soon as she gets up from her nap I fully intend to take her to a park with baby Sydney.
Last week Nora met the SB quadruplets. She was pretty freaked out, but handled it with aplomb. It's funny to think that she will probably be going to the same school as them, maybe even dating one or more of them?! Well, for now we'll just focus on the spoon skills.
Today has been marvelous too, we've been sitting in the sun and reading books and as soon as she gets up from her nap I fully intend to take her to a park with baby Sydney.
Last week Nora met the SB quadruplets. She was pretty freaked out, but handled it with aplomb. It's funny to think that she will probably be going to the same school as them, maybe even dating one or more of them?! Well, for now we'll just focus on the spoon skills.
Sunday, April 03, 2005
The Happy Homeowners
Well, except for the fact that we don't actually own a home. But this weekend we get to pretend because Vic and Faye are out of town. They went to Mexico on Thursday and are due back Monday. Alec and I spent a very productive Saturday as follows:
8:00 am Breakfast at D'Angelos
9:30 am Alec heads to work to put in some overtime while Nora and I head home and she goes down for her nap.
10:00 I paint one of the storage areas in the newly converted attic space.
11:00 I shower, pick up the house, water outside, and sit in the sun while knitting.
12:00 Spend time researching solar technology for the new house. Also look for the best possible place to stay in LA for next weekend. Read some of my Grammar and Style for Idiots book.
1:30 Check to make sure baby is still breathing.
Alec gets home.
We play outside in the sand, gravel, and dirt. We "clean up" the studio in honor of our guests: Jill, John, and baby Sydney.
6:30 Pick up Jessica at the airport.
7:30 Eat Tri-tip and chat with friends.
8:30 Nora goes to bed sans bath.
9:30 They leave and we do dishes and settle in to watch L&O SVU.
Night.
8:00 am Breakfast at D'Angelos
9:30 am Alec heads to work to put in some overtime while Nora and I head home and she goes down for her nap.
10:00 I paint one of the storage areas in the newly converted attic space.
11:00 I shower, pick up the house, water outside, and sit in the sun while knitting.
12:00 Spend time researching solar technology for the new house. Also look for the best possible place to stay in LA for next weekend. Read some of my Grammar and Style for Idiots book.
1:30 Check to make sure baby is still breathing.
Alec gets home.
We play outside in the sand, gravel, and dirt. We "clean up" the studio in honor of our guests: Jill, John, and baby Sydney.
6:30 Pick up Jessica at the airport.
7:30 Eat Tri-tip and chat with friends.
8:30 Nora goes to bed sans bath.
9:30 They leave and we do dishes and settle in to watch L&O SVU.
Night.
Saturday, March 26, 2005
A book is to read
Nora loves books. She grabs them and looks at them all the time. Sometimes she grabs one and sits for a little SSR. It's funny because we don't have the ritual of reading a book at bedtime, as I thought we would. We do it sporadically. But this week she has started pointing to her book shelf after her bottle and asking "more". What is her favorite? Duh...Goodnight Moon. Another fave is Good Dog Carl. She was fascinated by this one at the doctor's office and so I bought it for her. I swear it is the only book for her I've bought at sticker price.
Now that the walking is progressing apace another developmental "issue" has arisen. That of the temper tantrum. The synopsis is bascially this:
Nora: I love doing things on my own.
Mom: Time to ____________.
Nora: But, this is just getting good, look I've walked all the way over to the dirt pile and I'm examining each and pebble/piece of dirt.
Mom: Seriously, we have to a) change your diaper, b) go to the store, c) take a nap, d) watch Dr. Phil.
Nora (shaking hands): No, I don't want to do THAT.
Mom (picking up baby): Let's go (in a singsoning-if I use this tone she'll forget about it-kind of voice).
Nora (squirming and pinching) FUck yOu.
This happens more frequently out in public and in the car, so leaving the house hardly seems worth it.
Now that the walking is progressing apace another developmental "issue" has arisen. That of the temper tantrum. The synopsis is bascially this:
Nora: I love doing things on my own.
Mom: Time to ____________.
Nora: But, this is just getting good, look I've walked all the way over to the dirt pile and I'm examining each and pebble/piece of dirt.
Mom: Seriously, we have to a) change your diaper, b) go to the store, c) take a nap, d) watch Dr. Phil.
Nora (shaking hands): No, I don't want to do THAT.
Mom (picking up baby): Let's go (in a singsoning-if I use this tone she'll forget about it-kind of voice).
Nora (squirming and pinching) FUck yOu.
This happens more frequently out in public and in the car, so leaving the house hardly seems worth it.
Friday, March 25, 2005
A hole is to dig
Get out your markers, folks. Construction has begun! This will someday be where our house is. That dirt on the right is Nora's room and that dirt by the bobcat is our bedroom and that boulder is in Alec's bathroom.
I got so emotional in seeing actual progress towards our living situation I actually shed a couple tears. I don't think I've been this emotional since I was pregnant. But then again, this "project" is a little like pregnancy. And in keeping with that analogy, this day is like hearing the heartbeat for the first time. You know it is happening, but this is the first tangible evidence of what is to come.
I got so emotional in seeing actual progress towards our living situation I actually shed a couple tears. I don't think I've been this emotional since I was pregnant. But then again, this "project" is a little like pregnancy. And in keeping with that analogy, this day is like hearing the heartbeat for the first time. You know it is happening, but this is the first tangible evidence of what is to come.
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Fishies!
I love this picture of Nora. I bought this top for her last year and it makes me happy just to look at it. It reminds me of the tops I used to wear when I was little the ones that tied on the shoulder.
So let's see what is new and worth reporting. I know. Nora has strage food likes, I think anyway.
So far she has showed enthusiasim for:
Tzatzki
Goganzola and Walnut tortellini
Portobello mushroom raviolli
Croissants
Comte cheese
Edemame
guava
Rux would be proud.
So let's see what is new and worth reporting. I know. Nora has strage food likes, I think anyway.
So far she has showed enthusiasim for:
Tzatzki
Goganzola and Walnut tortellini
Portobello mushroom raviolli
Croissants
Comte cheese
Edemame
guava
Rux would be proud.
Friday, March 18, 2005
On her own
Nora has officially joined the upright world. That's right folks, her preferred mode of transportation is now an unsteady,constant balancing act on her tiney little feet. She falls, a lot. But she keeps on keeping on, little soldier. Along with her new found independence is a newfound need to cling to me. The parenting books have some technical term for it, but essentially it means that for every few steps she takes, she in turn whines until you pick her up and hug her. Of couse as soon as you pick her up she whines to get down. Apparently she is working out the conundrum of the cake and eating it. In any case our day tends to be a little more frought than it used to be.
I'm close to finishing the final papers, about 55 left. The grades are due on Monday. I'm not going to have anything to do after that! Well, that isn't exactly true, there is always the taking care of the kid thing....or reading, yeah, I miss that.
So here is another try at doing a link, taking Eunice's advice...
casa
I'd suggest this to anyone and everyone, it is truly a rewarding experience.
LATER
What the FUCK. It still doesn't work. The stuff about a world icon etc. I don't have any icons except a abc one and a picture one. Seriously, I am feeling really incompetant and stupid. Please, there must be a better way. For some reason if you click the title of the blog then it links to the case website. HELP!! Sarah?!! Anyone with a mac, please.....
LATERER
Thanks to Meera I now have a shred of sanity back. Yeah MeeraLee! You were right I do have to do it old school style, safari doesn't support the fomatting button. Blast it all! Also just got off the phone with the apple people rectifying a itunes gift certificate gone bad. I bought my nephew one for his birthday, and let's just say that about now he is asking whether or not his Aunt forgot his blimmin birthday. Argghhhh!!!! Curses! But at least now I have a resolution to the problem, which I should have done in the first place sent him an Andrew Jackson and a card. So much for being the cool aunt.
I'm close to finishing the final papers, about 55 left. The grades are due on Monday. I'm not going to have anything to do after that! Well, that isn't exactly true, there is always the taking care of the kid thing....or reading, yeah, I miss that.
So here is another try at doing a link, taking Eunice's advice...
casa
I'd suggest this to anyone and everyone, it is truly a rewarding experience.
LATER
What the FUCK. It still doesn't work. The stuff about a world icon etc. I don't have any icons except a abc one and a picture one. Seriously, I am feeling really incompetant and stupid. Please, there must be a better way. For some reason if you click the title of the blog then it links to the case website. HELP!! Sarah?!! Anyone with a mac, please.....
LATERER
Thanks to Meera I now have a shred of sanity back. Yeah MeeraLee! You were right I do have to do it old school style, safari doesn't support the fomatting button. Blast it all! Also just got off the phone with the apple people rectifying a itunes gift certificate gone bad. I bought my nephew one for his birthday, and let's just say that about now he is asking whether or not his Aunt forgot his blimmin birthday. Argghhhh!!!! Curses! But at least now I have a resolution to the problem, which I should have done in the first place sent him an Andrew Jackson and a card. So much for being the cool aunt.
Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Little Bitta
Here's the real squinchy face.
Today is my last day of freedom. Tomorrow the students turn in their papers and I will have another two weeks of correcting. I'm not sure what I'll be doing apres. Probably just getting ready for our trip. Maybe even getting some reading done.
Nora took some steps Monday. It happened at the window showroom, while we were picking out the windows for our new home. She hasn't repeated the performance since, but I estimate that she is only a week or two away from realizing the benefits of two legged transportation.
Trying to learn how to do a link so here's a try for more information on the CASA program that I am doing. Go here
Today is my last day of freedom. Tomorrow the students turn in their papers and I will have another two weeks of correcting. I'm not sure what I'll be doing apres. Probably just getting ready for our trip. Maybe even getting some reading done.
Nora took some steps Monday. It happened at the window showroom, while we were picking out the windows for our new home. She hasn't repeated the performance since, but I estimate that she is only a week or two away from realizing the benefits of two legged transportation.
Trying to learn how to do a link so here's a try for more information on the CASA program that I am doing. Go here
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
Have baby, will travel
So, we are planning a trip, to Europe, with Nora. Yes, the craziness continues. I'm beginning to see a pattern. Finishing grad school will pregnant and with an infant, driving cross-country with a six month old and a cat. Yep, seems like old times. Here's the low down. Alec's extemely generous aunt gave us a trip to visit her in CH for our wedding gift. So we feel like now is a good time. There is construction starting any day, all our shit is in storage anyway, and we won't ever have the money anyway!
We've decided to extend the stay to include a week or two in Paris and a week in Venice. It is scary to think about having a baby on a transatlantic flight, but hey it's only 13 hours. I welcome any advice or comments on this plan....
We've decided to extend the stay to include a week or two in Paris and a week in Venice. It is scary to think about having a baby on a transatlantic flight, but hey it's only 13 hours. I welcome any advice or comments on this plan....
Sunday, March 06, 2005
Leave that alone, please
I've gotten used to the lack of privacy, but damnit that's MINE!
In other words I'm used to peeing with the door open, but the fact of the matter is I've always been selfish. I like my stuff, a lot. I don't want other people touching my stuff without permission, especially people who bang my stuff on the floor after they've put it in their mouth. When I was little I loved playing dolls, but before we could play I always had to divide up the dolls and clothes. We'd take turns choosing what we wanted and to confess, this was my favorite part. After everything was chosen we could always borrow, but let's be honest, nothing matched the feeling of actually owning it. Nora has no appretiation for this concept. She take a sick little joy in cruising over to whatever it is I have or am doing and decides right then and there that in fact SHE must now do whatever it is: typing at the computer, eating, writing a letter. She's come to the conclusion that no matter how cool her phone is (which by the way plays do-ray-mi-fa-so-la-ti-doe) my phone is better, infinately better, even when turned off. So I've learned to deal with teeth scratches and settings I have no idea how to change, because the tantrum she throws is worse than the one I'm ready to throw.
In other words I'm used to peeing with the door open, but the fact of the matter is I've always been selfish. I like my stuff, a lot. I don't want other people touching my stuff without permission, especially people who bang my stuff on the floor after they've put it in their mouth. When I was little I loved playing dolls, but before we could play I always had to divide up the dolls and clothes. We'd take turns choosing what we wanted and to confess, this was my favorite part. After everything was chosen we could always borrow, but let's be honest, nothing matched the feeling of actually owning it. Nora has no appretiation for this concept. She take a sick little joy in cruising over to whatever it is I have or am doing and decides right then and there that in fact SHE must now do whatever it is: typing at the computer, eating, writing a letter. She's come to the conclusion that no matter how cool her phone is (which by the way plays do-ray-mi-fa-so-la-ti-doe) my phone is better, infinately better, even when turned off. So I've learned to deal with teeth scratches and settings I have no idea how to change, because the tantrum she throws is worse than the one I'm ready to throw.
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